Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper representation a mix of elegant and

a mix of elegant and awkward

utilitarian construction

all original to it

11 3/4” x 9” x 2 1/4” and in good condition

paper a bit brittle

Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper representation a mix of elegant andI believe this Chinese export flask shaped porcelain tea caddy dates to the 18th century, made to be further decorated, including with a family crest and or monogram, but never was. Of course I love the minimalist elegance of it as is, with just this pointy eared heart on either side and a line of orange dots along the bottom edge. The 100% perfect vessel for one pale pink peony, I'd say, or one branch of red berries, or any other sort of small