A Canton lacquer tea chest

19TH CENTURY

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A Canton lacquer tea chest
19th Century
The hinged rectangular top enclosing a pewter interior with a lid carved with a figure scene, the exterior painted in gilt with further figure scenes on a ground of stylised foliage (carrying handles missing, damages)
21 cm high x 34 cm wide x 27 cm deep

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