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Tea Canister

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1799 · turning; relief (sculpture technique); fired; formed; stoneware

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The tapering body of this square tea canister widens slightly towards the top, and has rounded shoulders. The panels are decorated with a geometric pattern and depict dragons chasing pearls in the clouds. The cap of the tea canister fits snugly around the neck ensuring a tight seal to preserve the freshness of the tea stored within.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

theebus

Credit lineTea Canister. c. 1700 - c. 1799. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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