Delicate antique Japanese porcelain tea caddy with 2 lids. The walls of the vase are really thin and delicate and are transmissible for light.Height: 7 in. = 15.5 cm;Upper diameter: 4.5 in. = 10.5 cm;Upper opening: 2.5 in. = 6.5 cm;Base diameter: 2.5 in. = 6.5 cm;Weight: 1lb. 6 oz. = 600 g;Wooden stand is not included.References:A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea.The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound, equal to about a pound and a third avoirdupois. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to the ginger-jar. They had lids or stoppers likewise of china, and were most frequently blue and white. Until about 1800 they were called tea canisters rather than caddies.[1]A Tea Caddy is one of basic tool for a tea ceremony. Tea caddy is necessary for tea ceremony. There are 2 types of tea caddy. One is Natsume and another is Chaire. The Natsume is for thin tea powder and the Chaire is for thick tea. The Natsume is made of plastic, artificial wood or natural wood sometimes with lacquered pictures. The Chaire is made of potter with small bag ( Ko-Bukusa ). Some items are so beautiful and fashionable. It is presumed that they were used not only as a tea tool but their fashion item to show to their guest.
Condition Condition report for the vase: Very good, minor wear, no chips, no cracks; Condition or the inner lid: Small repaired crack; Condition for outer lid: Broken in several pieces and repaired;
Low Estimate: 1000;
High Estimate: 2000;
Orignal: Yes;