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A rare TEA BOX or also known as a Chinese "Poem" jar. made of white porcelain around the late 19th …
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A rare TEA BOX or also known as a Chinese "Poem" jar. made of white porcelain around the late 19th century, decoration in underglaze blue
This item is a featuring a brass lid and the exterior is decorated with calligraphic poetry written in cobalt blue underglaze.Similar items from the Qing Dynasty era often include a metal handle or metal trim.These jars were sometimes used as tea pots or storage jars
The text painted on the porcelain vessel is the complete text of Jia Ren (佳人 - "The Beauty"), a famous classical poem composed by the prominent Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu (杜甫)
A truly beautiful piece of history and art from the Qing Dynasty era.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 5.98ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- China
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Good For a piece of this age it is in good condition. There is some wear around the top … moreCondition: Good For a piece of this age it is in good condition. There is some wear around the top when the brass top is off and small scratches(please see photos). Some brown discoloration (see photos). If you would like addition photos, please ask. I'm happy to help. less
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