A large late 19^th century Japanese silver tea caddy, Yokohama circa 1890

Meiji period. Of ovoid form with a cylindrical pull off lid, with an internal pull-out seal. The body with embossed decoration of iris pattern against a spot hammered ground, the lid similarly decorated. Makers mark only underneath.

Height – 12.9 cm / 5 inches

Weight – 384 grams / 12.35 ozt