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Tea Caddy

Michael Edkins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Caddy by Michael Edkins. White porcelain container with a gold screw-on lid and a flat, octagonal body. The lid features a floral design in pink, green, and yellow. The body of the container has a pink and purple design with the word "HYSON" in black letters. A red-breasted bird with a black head and wings perches on a branch with leaves and flowers. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–70
Medium
Opaque glass with enamel decoration
Culture
British
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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