Tea Jar
Date1775-1780
Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
OriginEngland, Worcester
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. 329George Horace Lorimer Collection
Ginsburg & Levy, New York, June 1970
ca. 1760
1755-1770
ca. 1750
ca. 1680
