Tea caddy with cover

Designer Christopher Dresser British, Scottish
Minton(s) British
ca. 1891–1900
Not on view
The influential English designer and writer Christopher Dresser greatly admired the arts of Japan, which he visited in 1877. This tea caddy reflects his desire to create original pieces by combining Asian ceramic forms with European decoration. The vivid pink resembles one of the ground colors used by the Sèvres manufactory.

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Object Information
  • Title: Tea caddy with cover
  • Designer: Christopher Dresser (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1834–1904 Mulhouse)
  • Maker: Minton(s) (British, Stoke-on-Trent, 1793–present)
  • Date: ca. 1891–1900
  • Culture: British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
  • Medium: Bone china
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 5 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 x 7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: Gift of Brian D. Coleman, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.220a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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