Unusually shaped Chinese blue-and-white porcelain tea caddy, made in Jingdezhen during the 18th or 19th century. The vessel is decorated with a Chilong (mythical dragon) amoung clouds. The marked silver mounting is a later Dutch addition, dating to the early 20th century. Condition: excellent, What may at first appear to be a ‘chip’ to the footring is in fact a glazed production flaw (see photographs). Origin: private Dutch collection Dimensions: 13,4 cm (height) x 7,1 (ø foot) cm This lot will be properly packed and sent insured with PostNL.