Chinese Black and Gold Lacquered Tea Caddy Box

Description

We are offering this extremely fine Chinese lacquer tea caddy. This gorgeous tea caddy has sophisticated decoration with gilding which is typical, however this example has the finest quality vignettes with polychrome lacquer decoration and dragon carved feet. This example also has the possibly original pewter tea caddies. Based on the decoration it is possible this is an 18th century example instead of the more common 19th century ones.

Condition: Some age splitting and losses to the lacquer surface. Missing part of one of the dragon feet.

Dimensions:
Height 6 Inches 15.2 cm
Width 9 5/8 Inches 24.5 cm
Depth 7 1/8 Inches 18.2 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some age related splitting and lifting to the lacquer with some losses. Missing part of one of the dragon feet.

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Lacquer, Pewter

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some age related splitting and lifting to the lacquer with some losses. Missing part of one of the dragon feet.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

6 x 9.62 x 7.12 in

Chinese Black and Gold Lacquered Tea Caddy Box

Lot 0989

Estimate $1,000-$2,100

Starting Bid

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$500

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