Vintage Blue White Porcelain Tea Caddy Imperial Dragon Jar 6.5"

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View Vintage Blue White Porcelain Tea Caddy Imperial Dragon Jar 6.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The front and back panels feature a bold, dynamicCelestial Dragon Chasing the Flaming Pearl motif. The dragon, an enduring symbol of strength, power, and good fortune in Asian folklore, weaves dramatically through stylized cloud scrolls (xiangyun ). Cultural & Historical Background Rooted in centuries of global ceramic history, the rectangular tea caddy ( cha guan ) evolved as a prized vessel designed to protect valuable loose tea leaves from air and light while serving as a centerpiece of domestic art. Originating in Jingdezhen—the world-renowned porcelain capital—blue-and-white porcelain became legendary for its high-fired white clay body and brilliant underglaze cobalt brushwork. The front and back panels feature a bold, dynamic  Celestial Dragon Chasing the Flaming Pearl  motif. The dragon, an enduring symbol of strength, power, and good fortune in Asian folklore, weaves dramatically through stylized cloud scrolls ( xiangyun ). The sacred pearl represents wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. Flame scrolls frame the lower base corners, while the shoulder is crowned with classic ruyi cloud bands. With its flattened rectangular silhouette and original fitted dome stopper, this vintage caddy brings classical balance to modern interiors. It serves equally well as a standalone decorative accent, part of a ginger jar collection, or a stylish display vessel on a mantel, bookshelf, or console table. Vintage Condition Notes This tea caddy is in excellent pre-owned vintage condition. The high-gloss porcelain glaze is bright and smooth with crisp cobalt contrast and no chips, cracks, or repairs. The underside retains its original stamped blue Jingdezhen maker's mark alongside an authentic vintage importer barcode label. Item Specifications Origin:  Asian Ceramic Tradition (Jingdezhen) Materials:  Fine Glazed Porcelain, Underglaze Cobalt Blue Technique:  High-Fired Porcelain, Underglaze Transfer & Hand Detailing Motif:  Imperial Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl & Auspicious Clouds Era:  Late 20th Century (c. 1980s–1990s) Dimensions:  6.5 in. H x 4.3 in. W x 2.3 in. D (16.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 5.8 cm) Category: Antiques › Other Antiques.

Country of Origin

United States