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Covered Tea Caddy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Tea Caddy by an unknown artist is a black and white image of a large, rounded tea caddy with a short neck and a lid. The body of the caddy is bulbous and rounded at the bottom. It features an intricate floral pattern with raised flowers and swirling designs. The lid is round and flat on top, with a similar floral pattern. The caddy sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Painted enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
449 × 625 px
Museum record:
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