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Time for Tea

Beautiful objects designed for tea from across the Smithsonian and around the world. 

Want more? Learn about Benjamin Franklin's must-have design features for silver teapots.

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  • Shigaraki ware tea-leaf storage jar
  • Jar, cut down in Japan for use as tea-ceremony water jar
  • Satsuma ware tea-ceremony water jar in the shape of a well curb
  • Tea ceremony water jar, Karatsu ware, Takeo Karatsu type
  • Arita ware oval bowl in Kakiemon style, used as tea ceremony water jar
  • Tea ceremony water jar, Chosen Karatsu type, with black lacquer lid
  • Iga ware tea ceremony water jar with faceted sides
  • Storage bag (shifuku) for tea-ceremony utensil
  • Storage bag (shifuku) for tea-ceremony utensil
  • Tamba ware tea-leaf storage jar
  • Tea Urn in the Shape of Atlas Supporting the World
  • Sugar hammer

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