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Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

About the Item

Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops throughout China, where tea drinking was a symbol of taste and upper-class refinement. This tea leaf jar dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the timeless allure of blue-and-white porcelain. Freely brushed in a cobalt-blue glaze, the jar is painted with an array of botanical motifs, including a lotus flower with leaves and a full peony blossom, symbols of spring and summer. Between these large flowers are various abstract florals and butterflies, filling the limited white space to create an all-over pattern. The tea leaf jar is complete with a circular lid adorned with two hibiscus flowers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMWY018A1stDibs: LU820035765342
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