Sale 5093
London, South Kensington
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29 March 2007
Price realised
GBP 504
Estimate
A Chinese hexagonal lacquer and gilt export tea caddy and hinged cover, 19th Century painted in gilt to the exterior with panels of figures at leisure seated under the shade of various overhanging trees, raised on three beast-head supports, the interior with fitted padding; and a Cantonese famille rose teapot and cover, 19th Century -- 9¾in. (24.7cm.) high. (2)
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