Patterned tea caddy
Artist
Suzuki Gengensai
Japanese, 1891 - 1950
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1910-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo and rattan; clematis plaiting and carving
DimensionsH. 4 in x W. 2 1/2 in x D. 2 1/2 in, H. 10.2 cm x W. 6.3 cm x D. 6.3 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.815
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedMade by Gengensai
Text Entries鈴木玩々斎作 紋編代六陸式茶壷
This miniature tea caddy would have been used to hold tea leaves for use in the steeped tea (sencha) ceremony, which was popular in the period and locale in which the artist worked.
approx. 1950-1975
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1600-1700
