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Tea caddy

Tea caddy
 (early 19th century)

Medium
casuarina, wood, brass, ivory, paper, steel, wool
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Leon and Sandra Velik, Fellows, 2002
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
casuarina, wood, brass, ivory, paper, steel, wool
Measurements
(a-c) 15.4 × 22.5 × 11.2 cm (overall) (closed)
Accession Number
2002.174.a-c
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through the NGV Foundation by Leon and Sandra Velik, Fellows, 2002
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Gallery location
Not on display

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