Tea caddy with Watteau scenes and a merchant

Rectangular body with an offset, rounded shoulder and a short cylindrical neck. Overlapping lid with a centrally positioned plastic handle in the shape of a flower. One side features a Watteau scene with figures conversing in front of a richly architectural landscape background. The narrow sides are decorated with port landscapes, sailing ships, and ornamental designs. Small scattered flowers on the shoulder. Matching decoration on the lid. Polychrome painting with a double iron-red line. Sword mark. Height 13 cm. Porcelain tea caddy with Tanis scenes. Sword mark. Meissen. Circa 1745.