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Chinese Export Tea Caddy, Ca. 1820

China Ca. 1820

Decorated from head to toe with intricate patterns and scenes of domestic Mandarin life. It does not have a cover.

Price

$295

Condition

Excellent except for a small area (see last image) where some blue enamel has chipped out.

Measurements

4 3/8" high, 2 3/4" diameter

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