Qing dyansty, 19th century, a very fine pair of hexagonal tea caddies with dimpled edges, the body tapers from the rim towards the base, each of the sides has a gilt and incised decoration of birds including peacocks amidst flora, the fitted covers have a continuous band of decoration around the sides and are surmounted by green glass knobs, come together with fitted wood stands.


6.25 in.

Gump's, San Francisco, 1950s.
San Francisco Private Collection.

Some pushes to sides; some scratches and discoloration to top sections; normal wear consistent with age.

$400 - 800