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Tea Caddy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Caddy by artist. Cylindrical wooden container with a rounded top and flat lid. The container and lid are made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. A gold design of bamboo-like plants with long stems and short leaves wraps around the lower half of the cylinder. A design on the top of the lid features a gold and black pattern, possibly resembling a flower or a branch with leaves. A small red mark is located on the bottom left side of the container. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Lacquer on wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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