Lot #9: Vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain hexagonal tea caddy featuring hand-painted scho

This is a vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain hexagonal tea caddy featuring hand-painted scholarly landscape scenes and geometric borders. Key FeaturesDesign: A hexagonal shape with panels depicting a seated scholar or sage in a mountainous landscape with bamboo and pine trees. Palette: Cobalt blue underglaze on a white porcelain body, complemented by traditional key-fret and floral shoulder patterns. Evaluation TipsBase and Rim: Check the unglazed foot rim for signs of wear, texture, or firing characteristics to help gauge its age.Brushwork: Look closely at the blue lines for natural variations in tone and brushstrokes, which typically indicate hand-painted work rather than a transfer print. IMPORTANT PICKUP NOTE: For all auction items, please bring your own suitable packing materials (boxes, padding, and wrapping) to ensure safe transport, as items may require careful handling. Packing materials are NOT provided. Pickup category timeslot {A}