Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy - 19th Century Vintage Throws 155 x 26 x 28

155 x 26 x 28 (wxdxh cms)

both seated in lalitasana

cylindrical form

straight lines and open sides

7 x 3 x 38

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy - 19th Century Vintage Throws 155 x 26 x 28This gilt Chinese Export tea caddy was made in the middle of the 19th century for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. Tea caddies were particularly in fashion for wealthy members of high society who wanted to store their valuable and exotic teas. The detailed gilt black lacquer work was made using the maki e technique and required a high level of technical skill. Tea caddies were often gifts from traders and