Tea caddy

Description

Tea-caddy of lacquered wood, rectangular with hinged lid, painted in gold with figures in landscapes, containing two lead containers with covers, and with a small iron key: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1962.411

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tea caddy

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Lead, Iron

Physical description

Lacquered wood painted in gold with figures in landscapes

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland