Leilão Bidspirit | A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER TEA CADDY, MID 19TH CENTURY. Of octagonal form on three lion feet decorated with figures in courtyard scenes with butterflies and floral scrolls. With original pewter caddies and covers to the interior. With working key. Hinges most likely replaced. Crack to front right foot. Some cracking to lacquer in the interior of cover. Some small areas of lacquer loss to the exterior.