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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Tea Canister and Cover

ca. 1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea canister and cover of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded to resemble a cauliflower, covered with a yellowish glaze and stained green over the leaves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Canister
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware and moulded
Brief description
Tea canister and cover of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded to resemble a cauliflower, covered with glaze, maker unknown, Staffordshire, ca. 1760.
Physical description
Tea canister and cover of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded to resemble a cauliflower, covered with a yellowish glaze and stained green over the leaves.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Diameter: 9.5cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Subject depicted
Other number
Sch. II 293&A - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1067/&A-1885

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Record createdApril 16, 2009
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