Chinese Porcelain Collection
Regarding the tea caddy I am not sure about it's age.
The piece is of a too small size to be sure about any technical
details of glaze and potting, but the grit that adheres to the
foot rim should not be there if it is a Kangxi piece.
The mark, which is an Artemesia leaf, is a common mark on
Kangxi porcelain, but the white stem in the middle of the leaf
should not be there either if the mark is of a Kangxi date.
The lid is of a strange form and does not have a Kangxi "feel".
Finally and most important is that the enameled decoration could impossibly match a Kangxi date.
The porcelain bottom part *could* be the second quarter of the 18th century.
The only conclusion is that either the enamels is added later, and the porcelain piece itself might date from the mid 18th century - or it is altogether a recent piece.
Sincerely, (Picture added later)
This information is given as an example of private conversation only and is not intended to be used as a promotion of any individual piece. All opinions are the authors and are given as such with all hazards of judging anything from a photo. Copyright © Jan-Erik Nilsson, Göteborg 2000.
Polychrome Tea Caddy
I purchased this polychrome Tea Caddy, 10.5 cm high with original lid, at eBay from Hong Kong, as Kangxi.
You should return this for a full refund
Jan-Erik Nilsson
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