Tea Canister
ca. 1750-1760 (made)
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Tea canister of lead-glazed earthenware with underglaze oxide decoration. Moulded in relief. Rectangular with bevelled angles, a flat top and cylindrical neck. The two broader sides are moulded with Chinese figures. The narrow sides and the angles are decorated with vines bearing grapes and foliage. Fitted with a metal cover.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with underglaze oxide decoration and moulded |
| Brief description | Tea canister, lead-glazed earthenware with underglaze oxide decoration, Staffordshire, ca. 1750-1760. |
| Physical description | Tea canister of lead-glazed earthenware with underglaze oxide decoration. Moulded in relief. Rectangular with bevelled angles, a flat top and cylindrical neck. The two broader sides are moulded with Chinese figures. The narrow sides and the angles are decorated with vines bearing grapes and foliage. Fitted with a metal cover. |
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| Gallery label | Tea cannister
Made in Staffordshire, about 1750-60
Lead-glazed earthenware with underglaze oxide decoration
C.30-1913(23/05/2008) |
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| Accession number | C.30-1913 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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