Bamboo Relief and Calligraphic Decoration - Tea caddy/ box - Tin
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Early 20th‑century Chinese tin tea box by Bamboo Relief and Calligraphic Decoration, with repoussé-style bamboo relief and calligraphic characters, measuring 16 cm high, 10.5 cm wide and 8 cm deep, in good condition with age‑related patina.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tin Tea Box - Bamboo Relief and Calligraphic Decoration
A charming Chinese tin tea box with a warm bronze-brown patina, decorated with raised bamboo motifs and calligraphic characters highlighted in green and gold tones. Its faceted body, cylindrical neck and shaped foot give it an elegant architectural silhouette, ideal for collectors of Asian decorative arts and traditional tea culture.
Key Details:
Origin/manufacturer and period: China, likely early 20th century; maker’s mark stamped on the underside.
Materials and craftsmanship: Made of tin, with repoussé-style relief decoration and hand-finished surface details.
Visual description: The body features vertical panels, bamboo branches and Chinese characters, creating a refined traditional aesthetic typical of tea storage containers.
Dimensions: Height 16 cm / 6.30 in; length 10.5 cm / 4.13 in; depth 8 cm / 3.15 in.
Condition assessment: Antique condition with visible age-related wear, patina, small surface marks and oxidation, consistent with age and use.
Functionality or usage: Originally intended as a tea storage container, preserving leaves in a stylish and practical form.
Appeal: A decorative and collectible piece, ideal for Asian art enthusiasts or tea culture collectors.
Please note: the exact maker and date have not been formally identified.
Early 20th Century Chinese Tin Tea Box - Bamboo Relief and Calligraphic Decoration
A charming Chinese tin tea box with a warm bronze-brown patina, decorated with raised bamboo motifs and calligraphic characters highlighted in green and gold tones. Its faceted body, cylindrical neck and shaped foot give it an elegant architectural silhouette, ideal for collectors of Asian decorative arts and traditional tea culture.
Key Details:
Origin/manufacturer and period: China, likely early 20th century; maker’s mark stamped on the underside.
Materials and craftsmanship: Made of tin, with repoussé-style relief decoration and hand-finished surface details.
Visual description: The body features vertical panels, bamboo branches and Chinese characters, creating a refined traditional aesthetic typical of tea storage containers.
Dimensions: Height 16 cm / 6.30 in; length 10.5 cm / 4.13 in; depth 8 cm / 3.15 in.
Condition assessment: Antique condition with visible age-related wear, patina, small surface marks and oxidation, consistent with age and use.
Functionality or usage: Originally intended as a tea storage container, preserving leaves in a stylish and practical form.
Appeal: A decorative and collectible piece, ideal for Asian art enthusiasts or tea culture collectors.
Please note: the exact maker and date have not been formally identified.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Manufacturer/brand
Bamboo Relief and Calligraphic Decoration
Material
Tin
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
16 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1940
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