Pewter Tea Caddy

Pewter tea caddy inside lacquered case, Far Eastern

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Pewter tea caddy inside lacquered case, Far Eastern
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Pewter tea caddy inside lacquered case, Far Eastern, probably 1801-1900 (see note).

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A6102
Materials:
incomplete, wood (unidentified), pewter (tin, antimony, copper alloy), ivory and lacquer
Measurements:
overall: 135 mm 160 mm, .85kg
type:
tea caddy - container