Object details
Accession number
U18s33.a-b
Primary Creator
Italian
Full title
Hexagonal Tea Caddy
Creation Date
17th century
Provenance
Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner from the antique dealer Consiglio Ricchetti, Venice on 2 September 1897 for 640 lire. (as Italian, dated 17th century)
Display Media
Jasper with enamel
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
Little Salon
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