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Tea Caddy with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Caddy with Cover by artist. A rounded rectangular tea caddy with a lid, made of shiny brown material. The lid and body of the caddy are covered in a pattern of small, light-brown flowers with five petals. The background of the caddy is darker brown with small shiny speckles. The caddy is sitting on a light gray surface, with a light gray background. The caddy is positioned so that the lid is facing upwards. The sides of the caddy are curved and smooth.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Gold lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
545 × 625 px
Museum record:
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