Tea caddy
CultureDutch
OriginDelft, Netherlands
Datec. 1760
MediumTin-glazed earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 11 × 6.3 × 6.3 cm (4 5/16 × 2 7/16 × 2 7/16 in.)
MarkingsUnderglaze blue mark, possibly “VD”
DescriptionOf square shape, the container is decorated on each side with designs consisting of chinoiserie figures, plants, and birds. Such patterns were common in the period and appear on contemporary pieces made at Delft.
Credit LineIn memory of Roderick James Burns
Object numberG24.1.1a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Dutch Earthenware - DelftwareCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
19th Century, in the style of 18th century Rouen
Object number: G12.14.12
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
Object number: G83.1.588.1a-b-2a-b
Artist / Maker: Casa Pirota Workshop
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
in the style of 17th century Nevers, possibly later production
Object number: G12.14.7.1-2
Artist / Maker: Manufacture de la Veuve Perrin
1750-1800
Object number: G14.4.7