1825-1875
GUSN-7550
Wooden carcass with lacquer decoration. Octagon shape with straight sides. Copper metallic powder finish with decorative Oriental scenic panels in black. Conforming cover with interior lid and rim painted red.
tea caddies (containers)
cookware
lacquering
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
Lacquered
Caddy
On bottom: [Oriental signature]
1963.338A,B
Unknown
China
8.75 x 7.75 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Huntly H. Gilbert
1963.338AB
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