An exceptional large antique Chinese porcelain delicate and well potted Ovoid Tea Caddy with a central decoration of Two Conversing Ladies and a Seated Lady Eavesdropping on a Pierced Rock in a Pavilion Landscape with Clouds, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum and a Banana Tree, executed in an amazing underglaze Cobalt Blue. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi (1662-1722) period (ca. 1700). On the bottom a nicely trimmed foot rim with a four character Chenghua mark. Provenance: From a private Noble Dutch collection, of which the ancestors held high positions within the Dutch East India Company (VOC). This piece never left the family collection for over 300 years. Height: 22,3 centimeter Condition: The object is in perfect condition, small baking imperfections on the foot, no damages and no restorations and with a very well fitting 18th/19th century lid with traces of usage. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without wooden stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.