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Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Lacquered Wood with Gilded Decorations

$1,635.30per set
£1,216.83per set
€1,375per set
CA$2,246.81per set
A$2,507.64per set
CHF 1,319.30per set
MX$30,460.88per set
NOK 16,725.26per set
SEK 15,652.75per set
DKK 10,467.35per set

About the Item

A beautifully crafted Chinese export tea caddy made of wood with black lacquer, richly adorned with gilded motifs featuring classical Chinese scenes of people, houses, and more. The box rests on intricately carved and gilded lion feet. Inside, it contains two tin canisters with delicately chiseled lids. The piece remains in untouched, good original condition. Originating from the Fujian province, circa 1860–1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Lacquered
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860 - 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1054621stDibs: LU1007441359612

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