Tea Canister

Meissener Porzellan Manufaktur, c. 1715

This hexagonal, baluster-shaped tea canister was made in Germany. The potters derived inspiration from Chinese examples, but used local clay and pottery techniques. For instance, this canister is made of dark red clay and was shaped in a mould. The teapots from China were hand-made from a single slab of clay.

  • Artwork typetheebus, eating & drinking utensils
  • Object numberBK-15225
  • Dimensionsheight 8.1 cm x diameter 6.9 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed