Antique Chinese Tea Chest
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Antique Chinese lacquer tea chest standing on four lion pad feet, adorned with gold chinoiserie decorations on all side of its unique shape. The chinese tea caddy interior features two removable paktong caddies, with engraved tops and lids, and secondary... Read More
| Dimensions | 19 × 12.5 × 14 cm |
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| Provenance | This tea caddy was exhibited at the East India Company, 7/8 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XF |
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| SKU | 500224 |
Description
Description
Antique Chinese lacquer tea chest standing on four lion pad feet, adorned with gold chinoiserie decorations on all side of its unique shape.
The chinese tea caddy interior features two removable paktong caddies, with engraved tops and lids, and secondary lids with bone handles which help keep the tea fresh.
Complete with a fully working lock and tasselled key. The key must be turned clockwise to unlock the tea chest.
A box such as this containing removable tea caddies is called a “Tea Chest” and not a tea caddy. A tea caddy has fixed compartments with removable lid or lids.
All our items come with authentication certificate with image, as well as our latest catalogue, care instructions and separate invoice for insurance purposes. On top of this our items come with 14 day no quibble money back guarantee and are all fully insured for when shipping.
Additional information
Additional information
| Dimensions | 19 × 12.5 × 14 cm |
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| Period | |
| Year | |
| Country | |
| Provenance | This tea caddy was exhibited at the East India Company, 7/8 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2XF |
| Exhibition | |
| Collection | |
| Condition | |
| SKU | 500224 |
