Dayatang pure silver hammered tea canister and pure tin ribbed antique tea canister

Sterling silver tea caddy: Weight: 71.3 grams, Height: 7cm, Diameter: 6cm
Pure tin tea caddy: Height: 10cm, Diameter: 6.5cm

The hammered finish on this pure silver tea caddy removes any superficial embellishment. It features a sealed inner lid and a small central knob for easy opening. The tin tea caddy has excellent sealing properties, which helps to preserve the aroma of the tea and prevent it from dissipating.
This antique tin tea caddy features finely textured ribs and an elegant, antique shape. The base is also petal-shaped, and the center bears the inscription: "Made by Qianmao Hao." The caddy has a deep, rich color, and the tin material provides excellent sealing. Ribbed ware can be traced back to before the Tang Dynasty in China. The design concept primarily draws inspiration from the veins and textures of plants, fruits, and petals, refining and creating designs such as melon ribs, chrysanthemums, magnolias, and daffodils—a beauty of exquisite craftsmanship and order derived from nature.

Looking at Chinese artifacts, the ribbed texture, with its towering, orderly lines and its perfectly balanced proportions and variations, is indeed an important cultural heritage in the design of Chinese tea wares.