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18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

$1,769.03
£1,300
€1,527.28
CA$2,430.35
A$2,713.26
CHF 1,421.71
MX$33,212.94
NOK 18,055.69
SEK 17,024.22
DKK 11,398.28

About the Item

An 18th century Chinese Export Lac de Bergaute tea chest, of octagonal shaped form with hinged lid and red paper-lined interior. Decorated in mother of pearl with figures in a garden scene to the cover, the sides with flowers and foliage. Demonstrating small side carrying handles and a bat-shaped escutcheon.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mother-of-Pearl
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Basingstoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4866122994372

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