This is lovely Rose Medallion porcelain tea caddy hand-painted in a striking green colors with detailed scenes throughout, measures 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. Box comes with detached lid, originally intended for the storage of tea, and accompaniments, but of course may be used for a number of other modern purposes today.

*Rose Medallion is a type of Chinese export porcelain originating in the 1850’s to satisfy the immense demand for imported china in the European market. While its popularity started in Europe, it quickly swept across the Atlantic, allowing them to become wildly popular collectibles in sophisticated American homes.