Title
Silver canister with double seal for storing Chinese tea leaves
Year/Period
mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: H23 x Diameter 9 cm
Accession No.
2007-51019
Collection of
This beautifully-engraved canister, made in Hong Kong, was used for storing tea leaves. It belongs to a series of objects (accession nos. 2007-50972 to 51483) that document the lifestyle and consumption of a typical Chinese upper middle-class family in the mid 20th century.
