Tea Caddy
CultureJapanese
Date20th century
MediumGlazed stoneware with ivory lid (possibly Kyoto ware)
DimensionsPart (body): 3 3/8 × 2 1/4 inches (8.57 × 5.72 cm)
Part (lid): 3/8 × 1 1/8 inches (0.95 × 2.86 cm)
Part (lid): 3/8 × 1 1/8 inches (0.95 × 2.86 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sadajiro Yamanaka
Object number33-10/11 A,B
On View
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DescriptionGourd shaped tea caddy with ring marks on the shoulder, of dark brown clay with a light brown underglaze and glistening darker brown clouds. With a lid.
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