Tea Caddy
mid 18th century (made), ca. 1752-60 (decorated)
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Tea caddy of ovoid form, with collar-neck and spreading foot joined to the body of the jar by a running scroll in relief; on the body are painted one large and three smaller sprays of flowers and leaves, and various insects.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamel colours |
| Brief description | Tea caddy, porcelain decorated with a scroll in relief, sprays of flowers, and insects, Chinese, mid 18th century; overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles, about 1752-60. |
| Physical description | Tea caddy of ovoid form, with collar-neck and spreading foot joined to the body of the jar by a running scroll in relief; on the body are painted one large and three smaller sprays of flowers and leaves, and various insects. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs B. E. Nichols |
| Production | Overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles. |
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| Accession number | C.127-1972 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2003 |
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