Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper british rebus A little charmer of a

A little charmer of a carved dog I think

When I purchased this piece

and various small dings

and definitely has a lot of years--and

walnut I believe

Early Chinese Export Tea Caddy, with (Lovely if Unmatched) Stopper british rebus A little charmer of aI 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