Tea Caddy Bag

About this object

Narrative

Part of a tea set (529/12 a-f), consisting of a tea caddy, a bag, cup, whisk and spoon.

Physical description

Drawstring bag. Woven basketry bottom, with a red, green, yellow, and white coloured cloth top attached, lined with purple fabric. Attached to the outside of the bag by a purple drawstring are two tubular bamboo containers. One is meant to hold a small whisk (529/12 e) and the other a small collapsible spoon (529/12 f).