Artwork preview

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette