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N.º 84011873
Contenedor/caja para té - .925 plata
N.º 84011873
Contenedor/caja para té - .925 plata
Seller’s favorite! A special showcase of East meets West!
On offer is a remarkable Chinese blue and white porcelain egg shaped tea caddy from early Kangxi Dynasty mounted with rich-crafted Dutch silver (with Dutch silversmith’s mark!). In Europe, the tradition of mounting objects dates back to the eleventh century. In the Netherlands, mounting Chinese porcelain with silver underwent a revival in the nineteenth century. Interestingly, the porcelain itself did not date from that century: most of it was made during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, almost two centuries earlier In 19th century.
The silver mounting is mainly applied to blue and white Kangxi porcelain items.
Provenance: From a private Dutch collection from Noord Holland province.
Date: tea caddy is dated to early Kangxi period. Silver mounting is 19th century
Size: 14,5 cm high
Condition: Good to excellent. The condition under the mounting is unknown. Silver part has repair inside the caddy. No other visible damages.
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible, we return postage costs.
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