4 Chinese Blue and White Tea Caddies, 18/19th Century

A group of four Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddies dating from the 18th or 19th century. The first caddy is hexagonal with lotus tracery and stylized bands throughout. The bottom has writing. The second caddy is square with a celadon ground and carved decoration of bats and lucky coins. The third and fourth caddies are a pair, both square, with lotus tracery throughout.

Dimensions are: the first and largest caddy measures 5 inches tall X 4 1/4 inches wide, 12.7 cm X 10.8 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The hexagonal caddy has a crack to the top, a hairline to one side, and possible repairs to the rim. The celadon caddy has a star crack to one side and a crack to another side. One of the pair of caddies has a chip and a crack to one side, and the other has cracks on two sides, a hairline to another side, and chipping to the rim. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.