Porcelain Tea Caddy with Pewter Mount
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: porcelain; glaze, white; underglaze blue
DimensionsOverall (ht. includes lid; Lid: dia 3.6 cm x width 1.2 cm): 8.7 x 8.1 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.050 a,b
DescriptionSmall porcelain lidded caddy with pewter mount at rim of neck and a flat cylindrical pewter lid. White glaze with underglaze blue decoration of dragon with flaming pearl and double ring at base. Caddy has a slightly lobed body with gently rounded shoulders/neck.Colour: blue; white
Status
Not on view
c.1700
