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Blue and white tea caddy Early 17th century
Blue and white tea caddy Early 17th century
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Blue and white tea caddy Early 17th century
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Blue and white tea caddy Early 17th century
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BATEA : 898
Simple name
tea caddy
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ceramic; porcelain; blue and white; tea caddy; floral; bird; duck; Swatow; Wanli; Pinghe; Fujian; China; 17th century; Zhangzhou; Ming
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A small blue and white tea caddy with domed cover. The piece is decorated with alternating panels of ribboned lozenges and fruit sprays divided by ribbons beneath a lingzhi border. The base has alternating panels of flying ducks and flowering lotus.
Description material
porcelain
Description condition
Manufacturing flaws in glaze White paint splashes on base and interior Tape and adhesive residue inside lid (2006)
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white
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blue
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8.9 cm
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early 17th century
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Wanli
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China
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Zhangzhou (Pinghe), Fujian province
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