Tea Caddy
CultureJapanese
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumGlazed stoneware (Agano ware) with ivory lid
DimensionsPart (body): 2 3/4 × 2 1/4 inches (6.99 × 5.72 cm)
Part (lid): 1/4 × 1 1/8 inches (0.64 × 2.86 cm)
Part (lid): 1/4 × 1 1/8 inches (0.64 × 2.86 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sadajiro Yamanaka
Object number33-10/25.A,B
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DescriptionAn ovoid tea caddy of drab clay covered with a dark brown glaze with rusty speckles; grayish brown running glaze on the shoulder. With a lid.
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