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Hexagonal porcelain tea caddy, Japan, early 20th century

CHF 130.–
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Description

Hexagonal tea caddy (Chaire) with its original lid, in Japanese porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, made in Japan for the Sencha tea ceremony between the late 19th and early 20th century. On the 6 sides, the Chinese moral text Bai Yan Zhen in classical characters and floral motifs.

Material
porcelain
Period
late 19th to early 20th century (Meiji / Taisho period)
Details
Zen ritual mark Ware Tadamono wo Shiru under the lid
Condition
mint, intact and complete with lid
Product code
PR_13

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