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A Canton ivory rectangular tea caddy with hinged lid, mounted with silver ball and claw feet, lock plate, clasp and carrying handle, carved with cartouche shaped panels of figures before trees and buildings in mountainous landscapes, surrounded by flowers and scrolling foliage, the interior fitted with three lead lined rectangular ivory tea cannisters with cylindrical covers, carved and pierced with flowers and geometric patterns -- 9½in. (24.1cm) wide, (minor repairs, cracks).
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