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Tea caddy with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Tea caddy with flowers" by an unknown artist shows a dark blue, rectangular container with a lid. The container's body features a floral design with white flowers and green leaves; the flowers have pink centers. The lid and body have decorative borders with yellow and light blue designs. The background of the image is grey. The container stands on a flat surface. The lid is small and rounded. The borders on the lid and body have intricate patterns. The overall design suggests an Asian influence.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with polychrome enamels over a blue ground (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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