{"product_id":"small-antique-chinese-pewter-tea-canister","title":"Small Antique Chinese Pewter Tea Canister","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated example of a traditional Chinese tea canister, designed to preserve the delicate flavor and aroma of loose-leaf tea. The vessel features a dark, high-relief body with a dense, tactile pattern of stylized botanical motifs, contrasting beautifully with the smooth, silver-toned metal (likely pewter or tinned lead) of the lid and base. The craftsmanship suggests it was made for a scholar's studio or a merchant's personal collection. The heavy, tight-fitting lid is a functional necessity, creating an air-tight seal that was crucial for storing aged Pu-erh or Oolong teas in humid climates.\u003cbr\u003eThis antique caddy is a functional luxury that seamlessly blends history with modern utility. While it remains an exceptional vessel for storing premium tea leaves or coffee beans in the kitchen, its refined aesthetic allows it to transition into other rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Early to Mid 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: “5“(D) x 5.5“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMixed Metal (likely Pewter accents) with Textured Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Antique Pewter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Product Type: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTea Caddy \/ Storage Jar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Style: Chinese Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Origin: Shanxi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAntique with age-appropriate wear and patina. \u003c\/span\u003eWear consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851209494665,"sku":"IMG_4678","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9257\/6137\/files\/Small_Antique_Chinese_Pewter_Tea_Canister.jpg?v=1780807562","url":"https:\/\/fareastfinds.com\/products\/small-antique-chinese-pewter-tea-canister","provider":"Far East Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}