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Shiwan Ware Tea Caddy
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Shiwan Ware Tea Caddy

Artist (Chinese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: stoneware; glaze, enamel, turquoise
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 9.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham
Object number2006.014.051 a,b
DescriptionCaddy has a hexagonal shaped body with relief decoration on the facets. The shoulders are squared off with a narrow neck and a circular lid with a flat top and straight sides. There is an overall turquoise crackled glaze.
Colour: turquoise
Status
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