19th Century Chinoiserie tea caddy

19th Century Chinoiserie tea caddy

£450.00
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19th Century Chinoiserie tea caddy

19th Century Chinoiserie tea caddy

£450.00
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A 19th Century Chinese export chinoiserie lacquerwork tea caddy of rectangular form with a hinged lid, finely decorated in gilt with figural court scenes. It is covered in very finely detailed penwork to all sides. The interior of the lid has wing decoration, with a plain internal fitted with an engraved pewter canister. In good overall condition, with minor cracking to the right top corner of the lid (see last photo), but amazing condition for a practical piece with this age.

Measures: 25cm wide x 16cm deep x 12cm high

UK DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM: Insured postal delivery of this item will be £15.

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