Tea caddy

Description

Tea caddy of blue and white porcelain with a river scene and heavy gilt bands: China, Qing dynasty, gilt in England, late 18th century

Museum reference

A.1907.28

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tea caddy

Production information

China, East Asia
England, Northern Europe

Date

Late 18th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Porcelain, blue and white, heavy gilt bands

Exhibitions

• Art of Ceramics (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Precious Cargo

On display

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