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Tea Canister and Cover

CultureChinese
Datec. 1730
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
Dimensions4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Richard D. Pardue in honor of Georgina and Robert McPherson
Object number2012.18.2
DescriptionTea caddy and cover, Decorated with the so-called 'Boy on Buffalo' pattern. boy riding a water buffalo points to an object in the sky, buffalo looks up; calf follows behind. In a landscape with rocks, trees, flowers, and birds in the sky. Open-work decoration around base. Landscape with mountains on cover.
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