Objekt 24
Tea caddy
Description
Since in the 18th century tea was not prepared in the kitchen but at the table, the tea caddy had to fit in with the service. It is painted with a landscape scene and seven individual Chinese figures.
Object description
Meissen, around 1723-24
Porcelain with onglaze painting
Gift Hans-Rudolf Christen-Züst, Winterthur
1994.529.