Tea Canister

anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799

The tapering body of this square tea canister widens slightly towards the top, and has rounded shoulders. The panels are decorated with a geometric pattern and depict dragons chasing pearls in the clouds. The cap of the tea canister fits snugly around the neck ensuring a tight seal to preserve the freshness of the tea stored within.

  • Artwork typetheebus
  • Object numberAK-NM-6577-A
  • Dimensionslength 7.6 cm x width 7.5 cm, height 24.2 cm, length 8.6 cm x width 8.5 cm, diameter 4.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicsYixing-steengoed