This tan paper package of tea has vertical rows of Chinese characters in black ink with larger red characters and stamps at the top. The text is encircled with a double black ink border. There is twine encircling this package that is tied in the middle of one side. The folded paper of the package is visible on the backside along with more red stamps and Chinese characters.
Chinese
Package of Tea,
late 19th century - early 20th century
Printed ink on paper
Object details
Accession number
U11e1
Primary Creator
Chinese
Full title
Package of Tea
Creation Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Marks
Printed in black and red ink (within frame and in seals throughout paper): [Chinese characters]
Display Media
Printed ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Macknight Room
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.