A Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilded Tea Caddy

Mid-19th century, the shaped rectangular form featuring figural courtyard scenes to the sides and cover, the lid opens to reveal a compartmented interior with original engraved white metal canisters, raised on four paw feet.


5 x 8 x 5 3/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. John L. Stone and Mrs. Josephine T. Stone, Middlesex, North Carolina

Rubbing to the decoration, some age cracking to the lacquer.

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