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Pair Porcelain Covered Tea Jars
Pair Porcelain Covered Tea Jars

Pair Porcelain Covered Tea Jars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Chinese porcelain, glazed tea jars with patinated metal covers and locks, 1 key.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Metal

Antique SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China, 18th Century
Antique SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China, 18th Century

Antique SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great quality painting and color in the typical style of these pieces. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Jars Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (17...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

Antique 18th C Collection of Chinese Porcelain Tea Jars China Kangxi Yongzheng
Antique 18th C Collection of Chinese Porcelain Tea Jars China Kangxi Yongzheng

Antique 18th C Collection of Chinese Porcelain Tea Jars China Kangxi Yongzheng

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Collected by us personally in the last 8 years. Great example of the variety of porcelain made during the 18th century. All from the 18th century ranging from Kangxi t...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Used to store loose leaf tea, this small ceramic jar from the late 19th century is sparsely glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Green Glass Canister Storage Jars, Spain Flour, Tea, 1960s
Vintage Green Glass Canister Storage Jars, Spain Flour, Tea, 1960s

Vintage Green Glass Canister Storage Jars, Spain Flour, Tea, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

The condition is very good. It is very hard to find these storage canisters is such fine condition.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Japanese Dovetailed Copper Dragon Tobacco Tea Snuff Storage Jar Caddy 6"
Antique Japanese Dovetailed Copper Dragon Tobacco Tea Snuff Storage Jar Caddy 6"

Antique Japanese Dovetailed Copper Dragon Tobacco Tea Snuff Storage Jar Caddy 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Japanese barrel shaped lidded tobacco, tea, snuff jar / box / caddy. Made of copper, hammered, dovetailed, studded, and etched with dragons.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Copper

Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures
Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures

Chinoiserie Tôle Large Tea Canisters with Chinese Figures

Located in Downingtown, PA

Pair of English Chinoiserie Tole Tea Canisters, Chinese Figures, Victorian Circa 1840–80 These grandly scaled English tôle tea canisters come straight from the theater of the Victor...

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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Metal

Japanese Imari Porcelain Export Tea Caddy, Late 18th Century
Japanese Imari Porcelain Export Tea Caddy, Late 18th Century

Japanese Imari Porcelain Export Tea Caddy, Late 18th Century

Located in Tampa, FL

A late 18th century Japanese Imari porcelain export tea caddy with its fitted lid, circa 1780–1800. The rectangular body features gently rounded shoulders, a cylindrical neck and a d...

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1790s Japanese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné enamel Humidor or Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné enamel Humidor or Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné enamel Humidor or Tea Caddy

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné enamel Humidor or Tea Caddy featuring pink flowers set against a vibrant yellow background, the interior enamelled in bright cerulean blue.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Enamel

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England

By Samuel Taylor

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tea Jar

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Small Antique Champleve Tea Caddies, Oriental Spice Pot, Edwardian, 1910
Pair of Small Antique Champleve Tea Caddies, Oriental Spice Pot, Edwardian, 1910

Pair of Small Antique Champleve Tea Caddies, Oriental Spice Pot, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small Champlevé tea caddies. An Oriental, brass and enamel lidded spice pots, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Charming Oriental loose tea caddies, with...

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1910s Chinese Edwardian Antique Tea Jar

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Brass

Pair Antique 19th century English Regency Chinoiserie Tole Tea Caddy Canisters
Pair Antique 19th century English Regency Chinoiserie Tole Tea Caddy Canisters

Pair Antique 19th century English Regency Chinoiserie Tole Tea Caddy Canisters

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large pair antique 19th century English Chinoiserie tole tea canisters. Decorated with Chinese figures in black on a rare yellow ground with gilt highlights. The tops nicely shaped l...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tea Jar

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Tea Caddy, Hand-Crafted Ceramic

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Tea Caddy, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 14cm. Width: 10.8cm. Depth: 6cm.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

19th-Century English Wuyi Tea Tole Canister with Chinese Calligraphy, 1850-1880
19th-Century English Wuyi Tea Tole Canister with Chinese Calligraphy, 1850-1880

19th-Century English Wuyi Tea Tole Canister with Chinese Calligraphy, 1850-1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-Century English Wuyi Tea Tole Canister with Chinese Calligraphy A large 19th-century English iron-red and gilt-decorated toleware tea canister, retaining its original fitted li...

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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tea Jar

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Metal, Tin

Small Antique Chaire Pot, Oriental, Ceramic Tea Caddy, Canister, Victorian, 1900
Small Antique Chaire Pot, Oriental, Ceramic Tea Caddy, Canister, Victorian, 1900

Small Antique Chaire Pot, Oriental, Ceramic Tea Caddy, Canister, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique chaire pot. An Oriental, ceramic loose-leaf tea canister, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightful and petite tea caddy displaying fine h...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set

Located in Pomona, CA

Tin Tea cans from Late Qing dynasty or early Republic era of China, tea fragrance blends with time! 🌸 A set of exquisite tin tea cans from late Qing dynasty to the Republic era of C...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Jar

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Metal, Tin

Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges
Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges

Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Jar

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Brass, Zinc

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy with Boys at Play Motif
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy with Boys at Play Motif

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tea Caddy with Boys at Play Motif

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A cylindrical blue and white porcelain tea caddy, finely decorated with the traditional “boys at play” motif symbolizing prosperity, fertility, and family harmony in Chinese art. The...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

Hand Painted Apple-Shaped Tea Caddy, Wood, Regency Style, 20th Century
Hand Painted Apple-Shaped Tea Caddy, Wood, Regency Style, 20th Century

Hand Painted Apple-Shaped Tea Caddy, Wood, Regency Style, 20th Century

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A 20th Century Hand Painted Hinged Lidded Tea Caddy In The Shape Of An Apple With A Metal Patinated Stalk A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tea Jar

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Wood

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container
Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Tea Jar

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Silver Plate

Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key
Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key

Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea was abandoned, and the wooden tea chest or caddy, with a l...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tea Jar

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Brass

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century
Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in cm: Height 24 cm x Width 41 cm x Depth 24 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 9 inches Tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or ot...

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1820s George IV Antique Tea Jar

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Amboyna

Group of 19th Century English Green Tole Tea Tins by Parnall & Sons LTD, Bristol
Group of 19th Century English Green Tole Tea Tins by Parnall & Sons LTD, Bristol

Group of 19th Century English Green Tole Tea Tins by Parnall & Sons LTD, Bristol

By Parnall & Sons

Located in Nantucket, MA

Three 19th century English tole tea tins with large numbers in cream and gilt on a green ground. Each of ovoid form with a domed shoulder below an oval domed lid. The large graphic n...

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Tea Jar

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Metal

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar has a rounded form with a wide base and sloping shoulders that narrow to a constricted neck topped with a flat lid.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period
Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period

Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty
Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

In Japan, this type of earthy pot with ears were imported and often used as storage jar for tea leaves. A few of them served in important tea ceremonies (chado) and were elevated to ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar
19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A large English lacquered papier-mâché container from the Aesthetic Movement period, featuring a decorative chinoserie painting of stylized Asian figures, pagodas, and a garden bridg...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Jar

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Papercord

Japanese antique paper covered wabi sabi Cha Tsubo large pottery tea storage jar
Japanese antique paper covered wabi sabi Cha Tsubo large pottery tea storage jar

Japanese antique paper covered wabi sabi Cha Tsubo large pottery tea storage jar

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910) estimate from the style & condition.

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Late 19th Century Antique Tea Jar

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Paper, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C
Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C

Large Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Wabi-Sabi Cha Tsubo Tea Storage Jar 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1870s) estimate from the style & condition.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Jar

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Pottery, Stoneware, Paper

Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty
Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty

Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc.

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Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Jar

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Terracotta

Petite Chinese Blue & White Jar, c. 1920
Petite Chinese Blue & White Jar, c. 1920

Petite Chinese Blue & White Jar, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

The small jar dates to the early 20th century and is potted to a rounded shape traditionally used for storing tea.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design
Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design

Antique Japanese Tsubo Jar with High Relief Crab Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tsubos were used as storage jar for tea leaves or various types of liquor. Although unitarian by nature, the tea masters in Edo period highly appreciated their earthy wabi-sabi spiri...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Cover - 8.6 in
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Cover - 8.6 in

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar with Cover - 8.6 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Ceramic Mizusashi Water Jar 19th century, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Ceramic Mizusashi Water Jar 19th century, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Ceramic Mizusashi Water Jar 19th century, Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique ceramic mizusashi, traditionally used as a water jar in the tea ceremony. The vessel carries a compelling balance between the raw presence of clay and a calm, time...

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1860s Japanese Edo Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique 19th Century Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Ginger Jar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Antique 19th Century Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Ginger Jar

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Medium size ginger jar or large tea caddy features a detailed decor of a bird sitting on a flowering branch, done in Totai Shippo technique in dark red and green colors.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Japanese Shigaraki Cha Tsubo Floor Vase, Ao Sudare Green Drip Glaze Jar
Large Japanese Shigaraki Cha Tsubo Floor Vase, Ao Sudare Green Drip Glaze Jar

Large Japanese Shigaraki Cha Tsubo Floor Vase, Ao Sudare Green Drip Glaze Jar

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A large Shigaraki ware Cha Tsubo (tea storage jar), dating to the Meiji period, circa 1860s–1910s, based on its form, glaze, and condition.

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Late 19th Century Antique Tea Jar

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Paper, Wood, Pottery, Stoneware

Petite Chinese Crackled Blue & White Vase, Late 19th Century
Petite Chinese Crackled Blue & White Vase, Late 19th Century

Petite Chinese Crackled Blue & White Vase, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The small jar dates to the late 19th century and is potted to a rounded shape traditionally used for storing tea.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Water Jug, c. 1800
Provincial Chinese Water Jug, c. 1800

Provincial Chinese Water Jug, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Chinese Blue & White Ewer, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Blue & White Ewer, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Blue & White Ewer, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic ewer dates to the early 20th century and would have been used during tea ceremony to carefully pour hot water over tea and to rinse tea bowls.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Seto kilns in Gifu prefecture.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Seto kilns in Gifu prefecture.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Butterfly & Gourd Containers, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

Used to store loose leaf tea, these small porcelain jars are decorated in a style of overglaze enameling known as "famille rose."

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi
Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This type of small, tall jar with a lid was specifically created as a Hoso Mizusashi (slender freshwater container) for tea ceremony (Chado).

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic

Box in Ceramic (signed: L. Hjorth Bornholm), Denmark
Box in Ceramic (signed: L. Hjorth Bornholm), Denmark

Box in Ceramic (signed: L. Hjorth Bornholm), Denmark

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It now manufactured products such as tea sets, pitchers, vases, jars, and bowls with narrow, tight fluting, which, designed by Erik Hjorth, entered production and comprised the serie...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Tea Jar

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Ceramic

Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic

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An attractive, Chinese porcelain, blue and white, square form tea jar and cover
An attractive, Chinese porcelain, blue and white, square form tea jar and cover

An attractive, Chinese porcelain, blue and white, square form tea jar and cover

Located in London, GB

From our collection of antique Oriental ceramics, an early 19th century Chinese blue and white tea jar with a metal lid, decorated with the classic tea jar landscape design.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

An attractive pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white tea jars (Circa 1800)
An attractive pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white tea jars (Circa 1800)

An attractive pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white tea jars (Circa 1800)

Located in London, GB

A pair of late 18th, early 19th century Chinese blue and white tea jars with later wood covers. (Circa 1800) The jars decorated with a classical idealised Chinese landscape featurin...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

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Porcelain

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

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H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in

Mahogany 3 Portioned Satinwood Inlaid Tea Caddy, circa 1850

Located in Lincoln, GB

The word caddy derives from the Malay "kati" a measure of weight about 3/5 of a kilo. The 17th century tea containers were bottle shaped tea jars in china, glass, silver, enamel and ...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tea Jar

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Mahogany, Satinwood

A large, 19th Century Chinese porcelain (Powder Blue) square-form tea canister
A large, 19th Century Chinese porcelain (Powder Blue) square-form tea canister

A large, 19th Century Chinese porcelain (Powder Blue) square-form tea canister

Located in London, GB

An attractive square-form Chinese porcelain tea jar dating from the 19th Century. (With later wooden cover.)

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

A large, (44cm in height) 18th Century Chinese porcelain powder blue jar
A large, (44cm in height) 18th Century Chinese porcelain powder blue jar

A large, (44cm in height) 18th Century Chinese porcelain powder blue jar

Located in London, GB

The unusual shape bears resemblance to both tea jars and ginger jars of the period. Contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

A large, Chinese porcelain Blue and White Temple jar and cover (18th Century)
A large, Chinese porcelain Blue and White Temple jar and cover (18th Century)

A large, Chinese porcelain Blue and White Temple jar and cover (18th Century)

Located in London, GB

The vase itself is decorated with a classical scene of a lakeside landscape, similar to those often seen on tea jars. Contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Continental Chinoiserie Porcelain Tea Caddy 19C
Continental Chinoiserie Porcelain Tea Caddy 19C

Continental Chinoiserie Porcelain Tea Caddy 19C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully hand painted and gilded in Meissen manner, circa mid to late 19th century is this porcelain tea caddy in great condition. Underglazed blue markings underneath.

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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinoiserie Lidded Tole Tea Tin
19th Century Chinoiserie Lidded Tole Tea Tin

19th Century Chinoiserie Lidded Tole Tea Tin

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century chinoiserie lidded tole tea tin.

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19th Century Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Tôle

A Wonderfully Decorative "Make Do" Storage Jar
A Wonderfully Decorative "Make Do" Storage Jar

A Wonderfully Decorative "Make Do" Storage Jar

Located in Kent, Ct

This pottery jar at some time in its history was cracked at the bottom. In order to continue to use it it was covered in wire."Make do" is what these things were referred to. Its lar...

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19th Century American Antique Tea Jar

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Wire

Antique Porcelain Canister Storage Jars and Spice Set / 13, Germany c. 1900
Antique Porcelain Canister Storage Jars and Spice Set / 13, Germany c. 1900

Antique Porcelain Canister Storage Jars and Spice Set / 13, Germany c. 1900

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The canisters include (Rice, Tea, Sugar, Coffee). The spice jars include (Pepper, Nutmeg, Mustard, Ginger, Cloves, and Allspice).

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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Tea Jar

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Gold

19th Century Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Tea Canisters by John Bartlett
19th Century Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Tea Canisters by John Bartlett

19th Century Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquered Tole Tea Canisters by John Bartlett

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Good 19th century pair of chinoiserie lacquered tole tea canisters by John Bartlett; of unusual oval form and decorated in black and gilt. The domed tops retaining their original lid...

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Metal

19th Century Arabian Style Tea Set
19th Century Arabian Style Tea Set

19th Century Arabian Style Tea Set

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H 8.27 in Dm 14.97 in

19th Century Arabian Style Tea Set

Located in London, GB

Hand painted Arabian style tea set from the end of 1800s featuring a set of 5 tea cups, tea pot, milk jar, sugar bowl and a serving plate.

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19th Century Antique Tea Jar

Moon Jar 'Dalhanari' - Lot2  / 17th Century / Korean Antiques / Joseon Dynasty
Moon Jar 'Dalhanari' - Lot2  / 17th Century / Korean Antiques / Joseon Dynasty

Moon Jar 'Dalhanari' - Lot2 / 17th Century / Korean Antiques / Joseon Dynasty

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Furthermore, the height of the piece, at 38cm, is a smaller size that is suitable for use in a tea room. Moon jars are difficult to form as a single piece on a potter's wheel, so the...

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17th Century Korean Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Beautiful Set of Three Old Paris Porcelain Chinoiserie Style Teacaddies, France
Beautiful Set of Three Old Paris Porcelain Chinoiserie Style Teacaddies, France

Beautiful Set of Three Old Paris Porcelain Chinoiserie Style Teacaddies, France

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

This is intended to mix the necessary tea leaves. (also called Mixing Jar) All three of the tea caddies are in good condition.

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1850s French Empire Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Early Antique Chinese Tea Jars
Early Antique Chinese Tea Jars

Early Antique Chinese Tea Jars

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H 11 in Dm 8.5 in

Early Antique Chinese Tea Jars

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of early Chinese ceramic tea jars with beautifully aged glazed surface color and archaic form.

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17th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tea Jars
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tea Jars

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tea Jars

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H 13 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tea Jars

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of early 19th century blue and white square tea jars, decorated with landscapes and mountainous scenes.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Blue and White Tea Jar
Early 19th Century Blue and White Tea Jar

Early 19th Century Blue and White Tea Jar

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H 12.6 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in

Early 19th Century Blue and White Tea Jar

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century blue and white square tea jar, decorated with landscapes and mountainous scenes.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Matched Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars
Matched Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars

Matched Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Jars

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of early 19th century blue and white square tea jars, decorated with landscapes and mountainous scenes.

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19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Blue White Sugar / Tea Jar Kangxi Period China
Chinese Porcelain Blue White Sugar / Tea Jar Kangxi Period China

Chinese Porcelain Blue White Sugar / Tea Jar Kangxi Period China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A lovely Sugar or Tea jar. Absolute top quality with various objects and flowers.

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900

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H 10.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Brushed with dark cobalt blue atop a creamy white field, this Qing-dynasty tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the timeless allure of blue-and-white porcelain.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Black Lacquer Chinoiserie and Gilt Tole Tea Jars
A Pair of Black Lacquer Chinoiserie and Gilt Tole Tea Jars

A Pair of Black Lacquer Chinoiserie and Gilt Tole Tea Jars

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 19th century painted tole metal tea jars, each painted in black with gilt details and oriental Chinoiserie figures.

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19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Tea Jar

19th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar with Blue and White Underglaze
19th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar with Blue and White Underglaze

19th Century Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar with Blue and White Underglaze

Located in Prahran, Victoria

This Chinese underglaze blue and white tea jar is adorned with examples of the familiar rural, lakeside theme of which we are all so fond.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

A  Late 17th or Early 18th Century Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar in Yellow Enamel
A  Late 17th or Early 18th Century Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar in Yellow Enamel

A Late 17th or Early 18th Century Kangxi Porcelain Tea Jar in Yellow Enamel

Located in Astoria, NY

A late 17th or early 18th century Kangxi porcelain tea jar enameled over the sides and base with Imperial Yellow enamel.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Dark Glazed Tea Jar, circa 1900
Chinese Dark Glazed Tea Jar, circa 1900

Chinese Dark Glazed Tea Jar, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

As indicated by its interior glaze and constrained neck that calls for a lid, this jar was once used for storing tea, sugar or other dry goods in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Terracotta

Antique 18th C SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China Bencharong
Antique 18th C SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China Bencharong

Antique 18th C SE Asian Chinese Porcelain Tea Jar China Bencharong

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Great quality painting and color in the typical style of these pieces. Condition Overall Condition fritting/chipping to rims of lid and pot and both with small lin...

Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Awaji Pottery Sunny Yellow Tea Cannister Ginger Jar Vase
Awaji Pottery Sunny Yellow Tea Cannister Ginger Jar Vase

Awaji Pottery Sunny Yellow Tea Cannister Ginger Jar Vase

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Awaji tea jar vase in bright yellow glaze, circa 1920s. 11" high, 5" diameter.

Category

1920s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops throughout China, where tea drinking was a symbol of taste and upper-class refinement.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Blue & White Tea Leaf Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops throughout China, where tea drinking was a symbol of taste and upper-class refinement.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tea Jar

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Tea Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tea jar you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every antique tea jar was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique tea jar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique tea jar made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made antique tea jar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Awaji Pottery, Tiffany & Co. and Alexandre Clerget are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Tea Jar?

An antique tea jar can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,825, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

Questions About Antique Tea Jar

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. 

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

    Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.