Tea caddy
(18th century)
Medium
porcelain, enamel, gilt
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by John H. Connell, 1914
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1110-D2
Department
Asian Art
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