2012.91.163, tea caddy; Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (A.D. 1654–1722)
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.163, tea caddy; Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (A.D.
1654–1722)
Eason Eige Collection; Photo by B. Bernard
This tea caddy is 4 1/2 inches (11 1/2 cm) tall. For many years, Chinese
tea was exported in jars with lids, or "caddies." To see a second Qing
dynasty blue and white ware tea caddy, click on the thumbnail image
below. To see a different-looking tea
caddy, made several generations later, please click
here.
A second Qing dynasty tea caddy
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