Blue and white jar

alliececilr · Jul 16, 2015, 10:24:23

How old is this pot? What is it used for? Thanks!

alliececilr · Jul 16, 2015, 10:29:15

This is a heavy little jar. Is it safe to store tea bags in it?

peterp · Jul 17, 2015, 07:14:08

It is impossible to tell what this is, with only two pictures. However, the painting style looks more Japanese.

alliececilr · Jul 17, 2015, 09:10:40

Hi Peter. Thanks for your help. I sent 4 pictures.

peterp · Jul 17, 2015, 10:42:44

Yes. Please show the lid also, and a frontal view of the side lugs.

alliececilr · Jul 17, 2015, 11:08:33

Pictures of the lid.

alliececilr · Jul 17, 2015, 11:09:52

Side lug picture.

peterp · Jul 17, 2015, 11:13:25

As I thought. A Japanese (possibly replacement) lid, and the lug is also not typical Chinese. This in addition to the Japanese style painting can leave only one conclusion: Japanese

Stan · Jul 18, 2015, 00:54:36

I have one of these I purchased new about 40years ago, I Can't remember where I bought it but it was new when I bought it, I think I still have it somewhere.