A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT...
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT TEA CANISTER, the external case of hexagonal form and of large proportions with twin carrying handles, covered in fabric and découpage design depicting figures in naturalistic landscape, the hinged lid opening to reveal further scene of figure kneeling before a deity, containing a cannister covered in pink fabric with a green trim, the inside of the case baring label of The Imperiale, Kita, Paris, 2 rue de Surène. 31.5cm wide, 26cm deep, 25.5cm high (gifted to French tea importer)
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A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT TEA CANISTER, the external case of hexagonal form and of large proportions with twin carrying handles, covered in fabric and découpage design depicting figures in naturalistic landscape, the hinged lid opening to reveal further scene of figure kneeling before a deity, containing a cannister covered in pink fabric with a green trim, the inside of the case baring label of The Imperiale, Kita, Paris, 2 rue de Surène. 31.5cm wide, 26cm deep, 25.5cm high (gifted to French tea importer)
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