Covered tea caddy
Manufacturer
Gotha
CultureGerman
Dateca. 1790
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.4 cm)
InscribedMarked on bottom of caddy with the factory mark in underglaze blue.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.784
Not on view
DescriptionPlain white cylindrical-shaped covered tea caddy. Rims of caddy and cover are decorated with a border of leafage in blue and gold. The cover is surmounted by a pink rose bud and leaf in relief.Published ReferencesGeorge Wase. _German and Austrian Porcelain_. p. 84 for history, p. 108 for marks and approximate date.
18th century
