Tea Jar
Dateca. 1770
Maker
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
OriginEngland, Worcester
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 16.5cm (6 1/2 x 3 1/8in.)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1987-10,A&B
DescriptionTea jar or caddy: short cylindrical foot supports body of ovoid shape that rises to a tall cylindrical neck; domed lid with pronounced brim and flower knop. Decorated with cornucopia shaped claret border at the high shoulder; the sides painted with two large clusters of fruit and flowers. The lid similarly decorated with small flower sprays and green leaves in reserves on a claret ground. Elaborate tooled gilding on the claret borders. The decoration referred to as the "Hope-Edwards" pattern.ProvenanceSelwyn Parkinson Collection
Sotheby's, London, March 29, 1966 - Lot 104
Exhibition(s)
1650
ca. 1770
1775-1780
ca. 1800
ca. 1750
ca. 1745
ca. 1810
1755-1770
ca. 1770
1830-1850
1780-1800