Tea Caddy
CultureJapanese
Date19th century
MediumShidoro in the style of Takatori ware; glazed stoneware with ivory lid
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 inches (9.21 × 5.72 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sadajiro Yamanaka
Object number33-10/24.A,B
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DescriptionAn egg plant shaped tea caddy of drab clay with a reddish brown unerglaze; a dark brown running glaze decorates the upper half of the body. with a lid.
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