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Tea canister
Chinese export
about 1730–40
Object Place: East Asia, China for export
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions
12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Janet M. Wolfson
Accession Number1982.102a-b
NOT ON VIEW
DescriptionTea canister with "encre de chine" or grisaille decoration for the European market. Depicts Jupiter riding an eagle in the clouds while holding thunder bolts aloft in his left hand. Stands on base of openwork stylized scrolls.
ProvenanceBequest of Janet M. Wolfson to the MFA in 1982 (Accession Date: January 13, 1982)