UNUSUAL CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY
c. 1850, concave front; overall gilt figural and stylized decoration; double conforming etched paktong canisters; five carved gilt dragon feet; 5"h; 13.5"w
The private collection of a Massachusetts gentleman.
Purchased 2010 LAPADA Antiques Fair, London.
Some rubbed areas of gilt to lid. Both canisters dented, and one missing cover.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Realized: $3,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 173 : UNUSUAL CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE TEA CADDY
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