Lidded Worcester Tea Caddy
Artist
Worcester
Datec.1775
Place of ManufactureWorcester, England, Europe
MediumMaterial: soft paste porcelain; underglaze; overglaze; gilt
DimensionsOverall: 14.7 x 7.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnn and Joseph Pearson Collection
Object number1979.115.001 a,b
DescriptionCaddy has an ovoid body and a small foot. It is decorated with scale blue ground and 4 white reserves with gilt cartouches. Two exotic birds and two butterflies in polychrome enamel are in the reserves. Butterflies and insects are on the neck; the lid has 3 insects in 3 reserves and a modelled flower and stem with leaves, finial.Status
Not on view
