Deze zeshoekige theebus van 18,5 × 18 cm is gemaakt van roodbruine Yixing-klei en heeft panelen met reliëf van bloesemtakken in de Qianlong-stijl (1736–1795).

Titel:

Tea caddy - Yixing Clay - China - Qianlong (1736-1795)

Geschatte waarde:

€500.0

Belangrijk:

Winnende biedingen zijn exclusief 9% koperbescherming + €3





Rare Hexagonal Yixing Tea Caddy with Moulded Blossom Panels, China, Qing dynasty, 18th centuryA finely crafted Chinese Yixing stoneware tea caddy, made from reddish-brown zisha clay. The caddy has a distinctive hexagonal form, with each of its six sides featuring a recessed rectangular panel decorated in moulded relief with flowering prunus branches and floral motifs.The unglazed surface displays a beautiful natural patina, enhancing the warm colour and texture of the Yixing clay. Tea caddies of this type were appreciated for both their decorative qualities and their practical use in storing tea. Yixing wares were highly sought after in Europe during the 18th century, particularly through the trade networks of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).An attractive and relatively uncommon example of 18th-century Yixing tea ware.Material:Unglazed Yixing stoneware (zisha), reddish-brown clay.Dimensions:H 18.5 × W 18 cmCondition:Good antique condition with a beautiful natural patina consistent with age. A few small chips to the mouth. No major cracks or visible restorations. No lid included.Please examine the photographs carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-firing flaws are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition.Shipping:The tea caddy will be securely packed and shipped with insurance.


Hét online veilinghuis voor jou!

Catawiki is het meest bezochte online platform in Europa voor bijzondere objecten geselecteerd door experts, en biedt wekelijks meer dan 65.000 objecten aan voor de veiling. Het is onze missie om onze klanten een spannende en probleemloze ervaring te bieden bij het kopen en verkopen van bijzondere, moeilijk te vinden objecten.


Waarom Catawiki?

Lage veilingkosten

Al onze objecten zijn gecontroleerd door onze 240+ experts

24/7 meebieden in onze app

Ga snel naar de website van Catawiki om mee te bieden op dit item