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Tea-caddy: NAV.175-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

Pewter tea caddy. Five sided lobed cover engraved and lacquered with prunus, rocks and birds. On base with bracket feet, containing five plain pewter bottles, grouped around a central circular bottle.

Three of the bottle tops are missing

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13 cm
Height: 14.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1800

Materials used in production

Lacquer
Pewter

Techniques used in production

Lacquering
Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Li Sheng Tian Tsao
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.175-1933
Primary reference Number: 125387
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 January 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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