1451 Antique Ca 1710-1730 Blue and White / Verte Chinese Tea Caddy
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1451 Antique Ca 1710-1730 Blue and White / Verte Chinese Tea Caddy
Porcelain tea caddy with Famille Verte enamels, this type was used for Redecoration in Amsterdam Bont colors, decorated in blue underglaze with what could be likened to a Buddhist sun symbol, although the central symbols do not refer to “Om”, but rather to foliage. The decoration is repeated on all sides of the box and at the top of the lid. Symbols framed by border friezes decorated in Famille Verte enamels.
Diameter: 110mm approx
Period:1700-1730
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Additional Information
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | China |
| China dynasty period | Qing (1661 – 1912) |
| Decoration type colour | Amsterdam Bont, Imari |
| Century | 18th century |
| Size | 12cm-15cm |