Tea Canister
Dateca. 1700
Attributed to
John Philip Elers
1693-1700
Attributed to
David Elers
1693-1700
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumRed unglazed stoneware; silver
DimensionsOH: 4 9/16" (with cover); H: 4" (without cover); OL: 1 1/2"; OW: 1 1/2".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-357,A&B
DescriptionTea canister and cover: recessed stepped base rises to vertical rectangular body with molded shoulder and small cylindrical neck mounted with silver threaded band for domed silver cover. In panels formed by the sides are four chinoiserie scenes molded in counter relief: a man dressed in a long robe and a conical hat standing beside a tree; an exotic bird on a knarled tree; a man standing and another seated beneath a parosal and palm tree; and blossoms and a bird on a tree.
1650-1675
1760-1780
1765-1775
1745-1765