Export lacquered tea caddy Chinese, 19th Century the lid with...
Export lacquered tea caddy Chinese, 19th Century the lid with graduating layers, decorated throughout with friezes of robed figures in front of traditional Chinese buildings, surrounded by decoration of flowers and butterflies in flight, the lid lifting to reveal two lidded metal compartments, the lids with bone handles, the metal compartments with Greek key and further patterned decoration, on feet in the form of bats, 25cm wide x 17cm deep x 15cm highExport lacquered tea caddy Chinese, 19th Century the lid with graduating layers, decorated throughout with friezes of robed figures in front of traditional Chinese buildings, surrounded by decoration of flowers and butterflies in flight, the lid lifting to reveal two lidded metal compartments, the lids with bone handles, the metal compartments with Greek key and further patterned decoration, on feet in the form of bats, 25cm wide x 17cm deep x 15cm high
With signs of wear consistent with age and use throughout. With losses, including one of the feet. Lid has become detached from its hinges. Holes have been made to the underneath. Without key.
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Export lacquered tea caddy Chinese, 19th Century the lid with graduating layers, decorated throughout with friezes of robed figures in front of traditional Chinese buildings, surrounded by decoration of flowers and butterflies in flight, the lid lifting to reveal two lidded metal compartments, the lids with bone handles, the metal compartments with Greek key and further patterned decoration, on feet in the form of bats, 25cm wide x 17cm deep x 15cm highExport lacquered tea caddy Chinese, 19th Century the lid with graduating layers, decorated throughout with friezes of robed figures in front of traditional Chinese buildings, surrounded by decoration of flowers and butterflies in flight, the lid lifting to reveal two lidded metal compartments, the lids with bone handles, the metal compartments with Greek key and further patterned decoration, on feet in the form of bats, 25cm wide x 17cm deep x 15cm high
With signs of wear consistent with age and use throughout. With losses, including one of the feet. Lid has become detached from its hinges. Holes have been made to the underneath. Without key.
