2012.91.164, tea caddy with berry finial; late 1700s
Eason Eige Collection
2012.91.164, tea caddy with berry finial; late 1700s
Eason Eige Collection
At first, tea was exported to the West in ceramic jars such as this one.
Later, tea was instead in wood chests. Compared to some of the polychrome
pieces in the online exhibit, this jar and lid have a rather understated
design. The caddy is 6 inches (15 cm) tall. To see a different example,
made much earlier, please click
here.
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