Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper british rebus but holding together well and

but holding together well and ink strong and clear throughout

A little charmer of a carved dog I think

I've done some searching but can't find a match of it out there anywhere

and various small dings

I believe this one dates from the 1830s-1850s

Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper british rebus but holding together well andI believe this Chinese export flask shaped porcelain tea caddy dates to the 18th century, made to be further decorated, including with a family crest and or monogram, but never was. Of course I love the minimalist elegance of it as is, with just this pointy eared heart on either side and a line of orange dots along the bottom edge. The 100% perfect vessel for one pale pink peony, I'd say, or one branch of red berries, or any other sort of small