A Meissen tea canister. Circa 1725.

Of ribbed, reverse baluster form, each panel painted with a large chinoiserie figure in the manner of J.G. Höroldt, gilt rims, 9.5cm high, traces of crossed swords mark in blue, gilt numeral 27. (chips to footrim, lacking cover, some flaking to gilding) - Sold for £2,640

Bonhams. Fine European Ceramics, 3 Dec 2008. New Bond Street. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved. www.bonhams.com