Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper representation a mix of elegant and

a mix of elegant and awkward

The carving--really I want to say sculpting--of her body is gorgeously executed

This seems to have been my week for finding heavily shot at things

utilitarian construction

Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper representation a mix of elegant 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