Tea caddy with prunus tree, blossoms, and moon decoration on green background (inner and outer lid): outer lid fits over body nearly 1/3 of its height; inner lid has raised side and knob plated with gold-colored finish; mother-of-pearl inlaid in trunk of tree; tree and branches brown, blossoms and moon in gilt; "MADE IN JAPAN" stamped in gold on bottom.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1934 - 1967
Date made: r. 1934 - 1967
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.314 A-C
MP.87.314a-c
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
8 in
Diameter
3-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 x 3 3/4 in. (20.3 x 9.5 cm)
Material
Shell, Tinned sheet iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Rusting near seams and at top edges, wear on moon.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently not on appraisal.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor