Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy

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Chinese Export Lacquer

Tea Caddy Circa 1850

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Tea caddy in Chinese lacquer in very good original condition circa 1850.

	Tea caddy in Chinese lacquer in very good original condition. The black lacquer is boldly decorated with gold in two colours, depicting buildings in a landscape with stylised foliage. The shape is very striking. It stands on four carved wooden feet in the shape of dragon feet. The interior contains two pewter tea canisters with round raised lids. The tops are decorated with engraved stylised flowers. Chinese made for export to England circa 1850 . Dimensions: w 19cm. h 13.5cm. d 13.5 cm.