Tea Caddy with Design of the Activities of the Twelve Months

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Tea Caddy with Design of the Activities of the Twelve Months

Late 19th century

Yabu Meizan (Japanese, 1853–1934)

Fishing, boating, painting, scholars writing, and children engaged in various activities are among the scenes illustrated on this tea caddy.

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Object Details

Title:

Tea Caddy with Design of the Activities of the Twelve Months

Date:

Late 19th century

Artist:

Yabu Meizan (Japanese, 1853–1934)

Medium:

Glazed porcelain with overglaze enamel and gilt decoration (Satsuma ware)

Dimensions:

4 11/16 x 26 3/4 inches (11.9 x 68 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

The Dr. Francis W. Lewis Collection, 1905

Accession Number:

1905-195

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Reign: Meiji Emperor (1868-1912)

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