H68.117.31

Tea caddy, Chinese export ware, 18th century, white with rose design. Small lid. History: 126-pc. collection of ceramics and glass: The ceramics of English, Oriental and Continental origin (18th and 19th centuries), and the glass primarily of American origin (19th century). Collection made by Mrs. Henry Nichols beginning about 1930. (Per Crosby Forbes) ca. 1800 Spanish trade - Chinese (The Forbes notes associated with 31, 32, 33, 36 and 40 may have gotten switched around. Information should be verified.)

Used: Chinese ~ export