Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver Dragon Tea Caddy

A Chinese silver cubic tea caddy, late Qing dynasty, late…
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A Chinese silver cubic tea caddy, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, the hand beaten body applied with a scrolling dragon chasing a flaMing pearl, the cover with lettering 'cha', the base marked 'Hu Tianxing, 10.5 cm high, 8 cm square, 170 grams

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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