Black basalt style teapot lid. This type of ceramic was used primarily for tea services and was often used as decoration more than functional dishes.

Portion of a pearlware saucer with a polychrome floral design, 1780-1820.

Small portion of a china teacup with a blue and white floral pattern, possibly 19th century.

Stone China dinner plate, late 19th century.

Piece of an English china teacup with a gilt design on the rim, late 19th century.

Most of an English china saucer with a blue and white transferprint design of flowers and birds, 19th century.  Other pieces of this ceramic were uncovered indicating that this saucer was part of a set of dishes, perhaps just of tea material.

Portion of English china teacup with a chinoiserie design in blue and white, possibly 19th century.

Japanese porcelain small pitcher with a hand-painted image of samurais on it, late 19th century.  This was most likely not used for serving food but as decoration around the house.