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Tea Caddy

Peter Van Dyck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a silver tea caddy by Peter Van Dyck. The caddy is square with rounded corners and a domed lid. The body has a flat base and a decorative border around the bottom edge. The lid is smaller than the body and has a small finial on top. The front of the body features an engraved circular monogram. The monogram consists of three intertwined letters within a wreath. The background of the image is gray, with the object casting a slight shadow. The overall appearance is formal and ornate, suggesting it is made of silver or another precious metal.

Artwork Details

Date
1725–40
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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