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18th Century Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
$2,172.03List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1790
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Martlesham, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 25571stDibs: LU3083314170962
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