19th c. Chinese Export Gilt Lacquer Tea Caddy
A lovely 19th century Chinese export lacquer tea caddy with fantastic gilt decoration and retaining the original pewter inserts. Often these have lost their original dragon-head feet which this one retains.
Height: 7 in x width: 5 5/8 in.
Condition Report: Wear to gilt decoration through out, pewter tea inserts show some bending and distortion. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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A lovely 19th century Chinese export lacquer tea caddy with fantastic gilt decoration and retaining the original pewter inserts. Often these have lost their original dragon-head feet which this one retains.
Height: 7 in x width: 5 5/8 in.
Condition Report: Wear to gilt decoration through out, pewter tea inserts show some bending and distortion. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
