The Tea Caddy by Simeon Soumaine is a silver container that is octagonal. The container has a flat base with two horizontal grooves. The top half of the container is narrower. A decorative engraving adorns the front, featuring a shield surrounded by leaves and scrollwork. The container has a domed lid with a small ball on top. The lid and body each have a horizontal groove. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1725–40
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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