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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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