Anonymous

Meiji period 19/20th century

1868-1912

Tea Caddy

A delicate satsuma tea caddy in earthen wear and enamel paint with gold highlights. Decorated in a floral design of chrysanthemums and grasses typical of satsuma designs with a crackle glaze finish. This would be used to hold dried tea for the Buddhist tea ceremonies made for export during the Meiji period.

Size 75mm x 53mm