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Tea Caddy

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-5547

Description

Rectangular flask, curved shoulder, cylindrical neck, blue and gilt decoration, centered shield with flower on each side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea caddies (containers)
cookware
porcelain
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
shields (motifs)
Porcelain
Shield
Flower
CADDY

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

4.75 x 3.125 x 1.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.853

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