Tea caddy/ box - Porcelain - Ming (1368-1644)

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Selected by Sarah Le Helley

Attractive Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddy, made in Jingdezhen during the late Ming period (1368-1644). The vessel is decorated with a scrolling lotus pattern. The marked silver mounting is a later Dutch addition, dating to the early 20th century. Condition: broken, authentic kintsugi using real silver (see the photographs). Origin: private Dutch collection Dimensions: 12,1 cm (height) x 4,8 (ø foot) cm This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.

No. 100546100

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Tea caddy/ box - Porcelain - Ming (1368-1644)

Attractive Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddy, made in Jingdezhen during the late Ming period (1368-1644). The vessel is decorated with a scrolling lotus pattern. The marked silver mounting is a later Dutch addition, dating to the early 20th century.

Condition: broken, authentic kintsugi using real silver (see the photographs).

Origin: private Dutch collection

Dimensions: 12,1 cm (height) x 4,8 (ø foot) cm

This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.

Final bid

€ 160

Expert

Selected by Sarah Le Helley

Estimate € 200 - € 250

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