Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tea caddy with cover
Object Number:
1952.118d-e
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
overall: 5 x 3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.
Description:
Tea caddy and cover with berry knop; on both sides of the body, there is an encre de chine image of a three masted ship with furled sails and two American flags; floating on green water; the border on the shoulders is composed of a purple wavy line with floral sprays and a rust band around the rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





