£160
A Chinese export chinoiserie lacquer tea caddy - 19th century, of serpentine rectangular form, decorated with shaped landscape reserves and roundels, on a black and gilt ground, raised on carved Buddhistic lion mask feet, the interior painted with decorative grasses and foliate scroll borders, the pewter lid chased with a pair of warriors, 24.25 x 19.5 x 12.5 cm.
* Condition: No splits or losses to the structure, and no losses to the lacquering. The exterior lacquer has matted over time and there is surface dirt throughout - the silvered landscape reserves have tarnished and become dark. Some wear to the gilding, particularly around the borders. The feet are in good condition with no losses. With key and lock is functional. Some denting to pewter lid to interior.
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