An attractive antique sterling silver tea caddy decorated in high relief with a detailed bird among flowering plum blossom branches. The rounded body has a dark oxidized ground with raised bright metal decoration, giving strong contrast and a richly aged surface. The piece retains its cylindrical fitted cover and shows visible surface wear, tarnish, spotting, and age-related patina throughout, consistent with handling and display. The base is stamped with marks including “90” and “WH,” with an additional central character or maker’s mark. A decorative and visually striking Asian-style metal vessel, offered as found and ideal for collectors of antique metalwork, export wares, or bird-and-floral motif objects. Approx. dimensions (in): 4.75 x 3 x 3.  Approximate weight: 6.4 ozt.

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