Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy with Silver Lid

Description:

Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy with Silver Lid, China, 19th/20th century, flattened hexagonal flask-shape with sided shoulder and a circular mouth, decorated with bamboos, orchids, and peonies on the sides, four-character Kangxi mark on recessed base, ht. 5 7/8 in.
Estimate $200-300

potting flaws with firing cracks, multiple chips to edges and corners.


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