A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `KOSOMETSUKE` TEA CADDY `CHAIRE` MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), CHONGZHEN PERIOD Of compressed spherical form decorated with alternating panels containing clouds and scenes of flowers and landscapes. Elegant `mushikui` fritting to the mouth rim. Together with an old gold lacquered lid, fukusa wrapping cloth and old Japanese wooden box. The chaire 6cm high, 8cm diameter品相报告: Fritting (production flaw) to the mouth rim. Small kiln crack to one part of the foot rim. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.