Tea Caddy (Translation)
草花蒔絵螺鈿平棗 江戶時代 (Primary Title)
box (Object Name)
Unknown (Artist)
This lacquered tea caddy takes the shape of a Chinese date and bears the inlaid design of a hydrangea. It was made for holding powdered green tea for tea ceremonies. During such ceremonies, tea was taken from the caddy and placed directly in the tea bowl.
Edo period (1615-1868)
Gift of the Estate of Senator Hugh Scott
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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