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Tea caddy

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1713
MediumPolished red stoneware with wheel-cut decoration; silver-gilt mounts
DimensionsOverall: 11.4 x 8.9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Böttger polished and engraved red stoneware rectangular tea caddy. It has silver-gilt mounts and is decorated in Tiefschnitt with tulips, fritillaries, carnations, and other flowers in the manner of Bohemian glass engraving. There is a contemporary silver gilt mount with knob finial.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.567a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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