This tea bowl is attributed to potter William Littler. It is decorated in the centre with underglaze colbalt blue painting with with what has been described as 'the melon plant' design. It has a slightly flared rim. The outside is decorated in colbalt blue underglaze design inspired by chinoiserie, with a 'stark bamboo' on the left, and a single storey pavilion and a tree to the right, with foliage composed of small, round dabs.

William Littler, long considered the pioneer potter of West Pans, took over the lease of an area that had been used as a pottery for some years by successive potters. Abundant coal and clay were nearby, while Colbalt was to hand from Lord Alva's Silver mines across the Forth. China clay and flint could be landed at Morrison's Haven, or the convenient harbour of Fisherrow.

Although Littler had also produced  similar pieces at Longton Hall, it is likely that the tea bowl can be attributed to West Pans as shards showing the exact same design were found during excavations at West Pans.