Black Lacquer Canton Export Tea Caddy - Qing Dynasty, Early 19thC Origin - Korea creating a wonderfully textured patina

creating a wonderfully textured patina that gives the piece warmth

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Black Lacquer Canton Export Tea Caddy - Qing Dynasty, Early 19thC Origin - Korea creating a wonderfully textured patinaThis gilt black lacquer Chinese tea caddy was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This caddy has been checked over in our workshop and small