Tea Canister

ca. 1770-1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea canister of creamware, with moulded decoration. Squat, rectangular with angled shoulders. Each side is moulded with a panel of diapered ornament enclosed by rooco scrollowork. The shoulder and borders are moulded with seeded ornament in relief. The metal cover is a replacement.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Canister
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware (creamware)
Brief description
Tea canister, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire or Yorkshire, ca. 1770-1780
Physical description
Tea canister of creamware, with moulded decoration. Squat, rectangular with angled shoulders. Each side is moulded with a panel of diapered ornament enclosed by rooco scrollowork. The shoulder and borders are moulded with seeded ornament in relief. The metal cover is a replacement.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Length: 8.3cm
  • Width: 7cm
Conversions from imperial
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Tea canister
Made in StaffordshireYorkshire, about 1770-80
Lead-glazed earthenware

3108-1853
Object history
Formerly Bandinel Collection
Collection
Accession number
3108-1853

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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