California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 14, 2019  December 14, 2019

 Lot # 325 
A VERY LARGE HEXAGONAL PEWTER 'STORY SCENE' TEA CADDY    清 大型錫製六方茶葉罐


  • Dimension: H: 15 3/4 in (40 cm) W: 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $200
  • Estimate To: $400

Qing Dynasty period. Usually large size, of hexagonal section and raised on four ruyi-shaped feet with scrolled decorations, each side with shaped cartouche enclosing reverse-painted traditional story scenes on glass, the cylindrical neck fitted with a cover, the base impressed with a mark.