Antique Chinese c1890 Shiwan Glaze Large Tea Keg Jug Cask "Qingcha" 13.5" Music We have examples of eight

We have examples of eight of the twelve prints in this series which was originally folded and lightly bound into a folio

It also features a thick flat bottom with score lines which distribute the heat more evenly around the kettle

frame shows minimal handling wear

Having been displayed lovingly

This listing is for the body only

Antique Chinese c1890 Shiwan Glaze Large Tea Keg Jug Cask "Qingcha" 13.5" Music We have examples of eightThis is an antique Chinese ceramic vessel used to serve tea. Likely it was served in restaurants or at large gathers as chilled tea. This type of ceramic container has been used since ancient times to keep water cooled. The writing on the from says "Please Tea" as in, "Please help yourself to some tea" Qingcha. It is glazed in a beautiful shiwan green blue glaze that has an emerald color quality to it. The lid is removed for filling and a tap interred