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Antique Chinese Lacquered Wooden Tea Caddy in the Form of a Butterfly

Item Details

A fine antique Chinese tea caddy, mid 19th century in the form of a butterfly, made of lacquered wood and features hand painted vignettes of domestic scenes and lotus leaf design in gold tone and black.. The butterfly shaped box has a hinged lid with lock and opens to removable pewter lids and bowls with compartments for transporting and serving tea. The box sits on carved guardian lion feet.

Condition

to fair.

- key not included

Dimensions

12.0" W x 4.5" H x 9.25" D

- measurement is of box.

Item #

17BAL121-140

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