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Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century
Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Satsuma Tea Caddy and Cover Meiji Era, Late 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A satsuma tea caddy and cover Meiji era, late 19th century, together with, Tea caddy, The first painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled ground with sages i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain

19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy
19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy

19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy This very elaborate piece is decorated with Dragons.

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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Silver Plate

Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Satsuma Chaire Tea Caddy
Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Satsuma Chaire Tea Caddy

Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Satsuma Chaire Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic tall chaire (Tea caddies) ko-satsuma type from Edo period Japan circa 18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware. Its specific form with raised shoulder and...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Ceramic

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Vienna, AT

This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...

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1880s German Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Iron, Nickel

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea Caddy Figures Decorated Marked
Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea Caddy Figures Decorated Marked

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea Caddy Figures Decorated Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely detailed pieces. Marked on base. Condition: Overall condition almost perfect, with loss of gilding. Size: 170 mm Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Earthenware

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century Edo to Meiji period.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Tea Caddy
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Tea Caddy

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Blossoming Branch Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Ovoid with straight inset neck and snug-fitting cover.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Silver

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Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters
Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters

Japanese Tea Caddy Box With Painted Porcelain Tea Canisters

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful all original Nagasaki Lacquered box with porcelian inserts

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain

19th Century Painted Tea Caddy
19th Century Painted Tea Caddy

19th Century Painted Tea Caddy

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H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in

19th Century Painted Tea Caddy

Located in Millerton, NY

A 19th century hinged, painted tea caddy with fine gold tracery filled with color: reds, black greens and blue black. A highly decorative surface in excellent vintage condition. Inte...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Imari Export Tea Caddy with Four Character Marks
19th Century Japanese Imari Export Tea Caddy with Four Character Marks

19th Century Japanese Imari Export Tea Caddy with Four Character Marks

Located in Harrogate, GB

Elegant Imari color palette Japanese 19th Century export tea caddy with original lid and seal.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Porcelain Tea Caddy Jiki Shippo with Li
Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Porcelain Tea Caddy Jiki Shippo with Li

Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Porcelain Tea Caddy Jiki Shippo with Li

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

Enamel cloisonneé on porcelain (jiki shippo) tea caddy having rare earth colors and design. The jiki shippo technique imitates tree back. The lacquered surface of black and brown, wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain, Lacquer

Antique Georgian Japanned Toleware Tea Caddy Circa 1790
Antique Georgian Japanned Toleware Tea Caddy Circa 1790

Antique Georgian Japanned Toleware Tea Caddy Circa 1790

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian japanned toleware tea caddy dating to circa 1790, of hexagonal form and hand painted throughout with a simulated wood finish incorporating faux cro...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Tin

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Caddy
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Caddy

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Caddy

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese lidded tea or spice caddy, of a cylindrical form, covered with a polychrome cloisonne enamel depicting intricate design with flowers, butterflies and birds.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Enamel

English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810
English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810

English Japanned Black Lacquered and Gilt Tea Caddy with Chased Bins, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Japanned black lacquered tea caddy with gilt figural landscape scenes, removable interior chased decorative pewter tea bins, original ivory knobs , lids, and terminating on ...

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1810s English George III Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Brass, Pewter

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan
Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

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H 2.52 in W 2.047 in D 1.54 in

Japanese Miniature Satsuma Tea Caddy Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Kinkozan miniature Natsume (tea caddy) Meiji period.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Earthenware

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy
Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Japanese porcelain tea caddy with cover. Hand decorated in a delicate fashion with an underglaze blue color.

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan
Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

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H 3.54 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Japanese Satsuma Natsume Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

Natsume is a Chaki 茶器 (tea implement) used in a Japanese Tea Ceremony and is a term for a Japanese Tea Caddy.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Four-Panel Tea Caddy, Ryuzan - Kyoto, Meiji-Taisho
Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Four-Panel Tea Caddy, Ryuzan - Kyoto, Meiji-Taisho

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Four-Panel Tea Caddy, Ryuzan - Kyoto, Meiji-Taisho

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Four-Panel Tea Caddy Attributed to Ryuzan Studio (龍山), Kyoto, Meiji–Taisho Period, circa 1900–1920 A finely painted Japanese Satsuma earthenware tea cad...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Enamel

Baroque Style Japanned Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century
Baroque Style Japanned Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century

Baroque Style Japanned Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Baroque style brass-mounted Japanned casket, late 19th century, with domed and molded top with rocaille-cast brass handle, above a convex shaped body on brass claw and ball feet, the...

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Materials

Brass

Japanese Black Lacquered Tea Caddy
Japanese Black Lacquered Tea Caddy

Japanese Black Lacquered Tea Caddy

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Black Lacquered Tea Caddy

Located in Montreal, QC

Japanese black lacquered representing figures entertaining themselves.

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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Hardwood Eggplant or Aubergine Tea Caddy
19th Century Japanese Hardwood Eggplant or Aubergine Tea Caddy

19th Century Japanese Hardwood Eggplant or Aubergine Tea Caddy

Located in Haarlem, NL

Look at this beautiful shaped tea-caddy. The stalk unthreads to reveal a further stopper to the body of the caddy.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box

Located in Madrid, ES

A nice early 20th century black lacquer papier mâché tea caddy / hinged box. Very nice condition.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Meiji Egg Shaped Cloisonne Tea Caddy & Cover
Japanese Meiji Egg Shaped Cloisonne Tea Caddy & Cover

Japanese Meiji Egg Shaped Cloisonne Tea Caddy & Cover

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A finely decorated Japanese Meiji egg shaped tea caddy and cover dating from the 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Brass

Japanese Late Meiji Imari Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy
Japanese Late Meiji Imari Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy

Japanese Late Meiji Imari Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Japanese Meiji period porcelain Imari pattern lidded tea caddy or ginger jar dating from circa 1900-1910.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain

Japanese Arita Blue and White Landscape Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy
Japanese Arita Blue and White Landscape Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy

Japanese Arita Blue and White Landscape Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A finely made Japanese Arita porcelain gourd shaped lidded tea caddy hand painted with a tree in a landscape dating from the late Meiji or possible early Taisho period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Tea Caddy with Panels and Ho Ho Birds
Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Tea Caddy with Panels and Ho Ho Birds

Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Tea Caddy with Panels and Ho Ho Birds

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Japanese Meiji cloisonné tea caddy exquisitely decorated with Ho Ho birds above decorative shield shaped panels probably dating from around 1870.

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Imari Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy with Stand
Japanese Meiji Imari Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy with Stand

Japanese Meiji Imari Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy with Stand

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Japanese Meiji Imari hand-painted porcelain tea caddy with covers and stand dating from the 19th century.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase made into A tea caddy
Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase made into A tea caddy

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19th c Japanese Porcelain Vase made into A tea caddy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Edo/meiji caddy Condition Good Condititon. Size: 18cm Period 17th century 18th century Edo Period (1603–1867)

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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo Period, Early 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo Period, Early 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo Period, Early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A refined Japanese lacquer and bronze koro, incense burner, in the form or a chaire, tea caddy, decorated with various mon, family crests, Edo period (1603 - 1868), early 19th centur...

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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Bronze

A Japanned Tea Caddy
A Japanned Tea Caddy

A Japanned Tea Caddy

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H 4.25 in W 5 in

A Japanned Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

An oval japanned tea caddy with gold leaf decoration

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19th Century English Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Japanned Tea Caddy
Japanned Tea Caddy

Japanned Tea Caddy

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanned Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This interesting tea caddy is embellished with chinoiserie Figures, architecture and subtle flowers.

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19th Century British Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Japanned Tea Caddy
Japanned Tea Caddy

Japanned Tea Caddy

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanned Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This wonderful Tea Caddy has chinoiserie figures decorating the front of the box.

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19th Century British Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

George III Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
George III Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

George III Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

An exceptional chinoiserie japanned tea caddy in original condition. The japanning is unrestored and untouched and is quite unusual for chinoiserie to detail this style and genre.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Aubergine Tea Caddy
Aubergine Tea Caddy

Aubergine Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Aubergine Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Unusual Aubergine Tea Caddy has very nice patination and colour.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Shagreen, Burl Wood and Ivory Tea Caddy
Shagreen, Burl Wood and Ivory Tea Caddy

Shagreen, Burl Wood and Ivory Tea Caddy

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An elegant burl wood and shagreen box or tea caddy topped with an ivory netzuke.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Burl, Shagreen

19th C. Regency Jappaned Octagonal Tea Caddy (GMD#2126)
19th C. Regency Jappaned Octagonal Tea Caddy (GMD#2126)

19th C. Regency Jappaned Octagonal Tea Caddy (GMD#2126)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century English Regency Japanned Lacquer Octagonal Flip-top Tea Caddy with Internal Incised Pewter Compartment w/concealed Ivory Knob

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19th Century English Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy
Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy

Japanese Silver and Enamel Natsume, Tea Caddy

Located in Christchurch, GB

A fascinating, unusual and highly decorative mixed media vessel that would sit well in any Japanese metalwork or tea caddy collection. Condition report : Fine condition with m...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Silver, Enamel

Satsuma, Tea Caddy, Meiji Period, Antique Japanese Porcelain, Japanese Ceramics
Satsuma, Tea Caddy, Meiji Period, Antique Japanese Porcelain, Japanese Ceramics

Satsuma, Tea Caddy, Meiji Period, Antique Japanese Porcelain, Japanese Ceramics

By Satsuma

Located in London, GB

Title: Satsuma tea caddy with figures. Date: Late 19th century Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.8 cm A satsuma tea caddy and cover decorated with a lakeside view, maple leaves and a musical ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period
Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period

Japanese Silver Natsume, Tea Caddy, c. 1890, Meiji Period

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine Japanese solid silver tea caddy or natsume, c.1890.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Silver

Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900
Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900

Antique Japanese Figural Geisha Girl Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese figural Geisha girl silver tea caddy spoon, circa 1900 This is a beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship, depicting a geisha girl holding a parasol which forms...

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

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Silver

Fine Anglo-Japanese Tea Caddy
Fine Anglo-Japanese Tea Caddy

Fine Anglo-Japanese Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

Fine Anglo-Japanese Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful red lacquer decorated with birds. Wonderful undulating design. Original key intact.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Sumida Gawa Tea Caddy
Japanese Sumida Gawa Tea Caddy

Japanese Sumida Gawa Tea Caddy

By Sumida Gawa

Located in Stamford, CT

Sumida Gawa tea caddy, circa early 20th century. It features a three dimensional Japanese woman and has great glaze.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Tea Urn Caddy
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Tea Urn Caddy

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Tea Urn Caddy

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century Japanese Edo period tea caddy; rare to find with the original stopper.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonne Tree Bark Ginger Jar
Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonne Tree Bark Ginger Jar

Japanese Totai Shippo Cloisonne Tree Bark Ginger Jar

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese cloisonne ginger jar tea caddy with cover and lid, circa 1900s.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Tea Caddy

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Japanese Tea Caddy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Japanese tea caddy for your home. Each antique Japanese tea caddy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and lacquer. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Japanese tea caddy, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese tea caddy made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made antique Japanese tea caddy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sumida Gawa are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Tea Caddy?

The average selling price for an antique Japanese tea caddy at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $5,800 for the highest priced.