Tea Caddy
CultureJapanese
Date19th century
MediumGlazed earthenware with ivory lid (Raku ware)
DimensionsPart (caddy): 1 7/8 × 2 1/4 inches (4.76 × 5.72 cm)
Part (lid): 3/8 × 1 3/4 inches (0.95 × 4.45 cm)
Part (lid): 3/8 × 1 3/4 inches (0.95 × 4.45 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sadajiro Yamanaka
Object number33-10/3.A,B
Markingson bottom: impressed mark "Raku"
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DescriptionA squat, square tea caddy covered with lustrous thick black glaze. Seperate lid.
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