Painted or lacquered metal tea urn or caddy, rectangular form with circular lift top, each side with three glass panels over what appear to be watercolor images of Chinese figures (one, depicting an old man with a young woman, is erotic in nature). Sides feature raised prunus and fret designs. Raised Chinese character mark on base. 6-5/8" H x 4-1/4"W x 2"D. Chinese, Xiang dynasty, 19th century. Condition: Minor wear at top, some toning and fading to watercolor images.