Italian
Hexagonal Tea Caddy, 17th century
Jasper with enamel
This hexagonal tea caddy is made of jasper, a reddish-brown stone, with enamel decorations. The six sides and top of this tea caddy are mottled copper and brown jasper and are rimmed at each corner, along the top and bottom with a delicate blue, pink and white floral pattern placed on top of a warm metal base. Some of this trim is missing, particularly around the bottom and the top. The lid has a raised circular section with jasper inlaid at the top and on the sides.
Little Salon
Commentary
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