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Large 19th Century Chinese Carved Tea Caddy

$700

£526.55

€606.93

CA$986.03

A$1,081.91

CHF 566.22

MX$13,314.61

NOK 7,133.52

SEK 6,681.60

DKK 4,531.91

About the Item

Beautifully carved Qing dynasty tea caddy from Elmwood (yumu), with floral motifs. Beautiful original patina, the body is in a brown lacquer and the handle is finished with an red color lacquer. The large size is very usual and was used in a large family compound. The tea caddy is designed to hold and keep warm, large tea pot filled with tea. The tea pot’s spout comes out the front opening for pouring. The horizontal bar used as the container’s handle has a pivoting lock when open, the handle bar can be removed and closing of the pivoting lock, the handle is secure for use. The wooden tea caddy is then ready to be carried around the home complex and hot tea is kept insulated.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Elm,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: Large tea caddy 21stDibs: LU945030569172

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