A Chinese Export black lacquer and gilt tea caddy, late 19th century
Oriental Works of Art
LOT 173
A Chinese Export black lacquer and gilt tea caddy, late 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 17 588
About this Item
A Chinese Export black lacquer and gilt tea caddy, late 19th century
the octagonal hinged stepped cover enclosing a pair of engraved removable tin-lined compartments fitted with covers with ivory ball-shaped handles, raised on bat-shaped feet, the whole gilded with foliage, two pairs of contesting dragons chasing a flaming pearl and cartouches enclosing various figural scenes, some distress to the lacquer, 13,8cm high, 22,2cm wide, 15,8cm deep
*This lot is not suitable for export
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