Tea Jar

Date1775-1780

Artist/Maker Worcester Porcelain Manufactory

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 16.5cm (6 1/2 x 3 1/4in.)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Samuel M. Clarke

Object number1993-225,A&B

DescriptionTea jar or caddy: short cylindrical foot supports ribbed egg-shaped body that rises to a short cylindrical neck. Domed cover with projecting flange and flower finial. Decorated with a cluster of fruit and leaves, interspersed with butterflies and insects. A feathery sky blue border at the top and bottom and gilt scrolls around the shoulder; the cover decorated ensuite.
ProvenanceRobert Drane Collection, Cat. No. 329
George Horace Lorimer Collection
Ginsburg & Levy, New York, June 1970

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