λ A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER TEA CHEST

λ A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER TEA CHEST

MID-19TH CENTURY

decorated in gilt with fishermen, boats, willow trees and pagodas, in a watery landscape, on an aubergine ground, the interior with a lift-out pewter canister, with a hinged lid and an ivory bun handle, together with a Chinese rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid box, the interior with a divided lift-out tray (2)

12cm high, 23cm wide, 15cm deep (max)