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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 145

Tea Canister and Cover

ca. 1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea canister and cover of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Porcelain transfer-printed in black enamel
Brief description
Tea canister and cover of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel, and engraved by Robert Hancock, made by Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, ca. 1765.
Physical description
Tea canister and cover of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.8cm
  • Diameter: 7.6cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Object history
Purchased by Lady Charlotte Schreiber from Bradbeer, Lowestoft, for 12 shillings in March 1869
Subjects depicted
Other number
Sch. I 648&A - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:620/&A-1885

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Record createdJanuary 29, 2009
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