Teacup [Commemorative Air New Zealand]

Object detail

Accession number

2002.183.1

Maker

Noritake
Air New Zealand Limited

Production period

1980s

Description

Air New Zealand Commemorative Teacup (part of a set with a saucer) from opening of the Air New Zealand First Class Lounge in Los Angeles Airport Terminal. Made by Noritake, Japan
White teacup with a gold/yellow koru pattern around the exterior of the cup. Between breaks in the band is the Air New Zealand logo. Mark on base "JAPAN / AIR NEW ZEALAND".

Brief History

In 1984 the Olympic Games were hosted in Los Angeles, USA. To coincide with this event, Air New Zealand opened a First Class Lounge in the Los Angeles airport terminal. It was at this opening event that this commemorative teacup and saucer were presented to invited guests.

Marks

air new zealand / First Class Lounge / Los Angeles / June 22, 1984 Printed
JAPAN / air new zealand Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic/Porcelain

Credit Line

Noritake et al. 1984. Teacup [Commemorative Air New Zealand], 2002.183.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cup Teacup Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Service T&E Drinking Vessels

Production place

Japan East Asia Asia

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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Saucer [Commemorative Air New Zealand First Class Lounge, Los Angeles 1984]; Noritake; Air New Zealand Limited; 1984

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