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Tea canister

Tea Canister
c.1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea canister of cream coloured earthenware, painted in enamels with flowers


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tea Canister Body
  • Tea Canister Cover
TitleTea canister (generic title)
Materials and techniques
lead-glazed earthenware with painted enamel
Brief description
Tea canister of cream coloured earthenware painted with flowers, possibly Leeds pottery, Leeds, c.1770
Physical description
Tea canister of cream coloured earthenware, painted in enamels with flowers
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Diameter: 8cm
Converted from registers
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Bought from the Haliburton Collection
Object history
Bought from the Haliburton collection
Collection
Accession number
150-1874

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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