λ A CHINESE EXPORT RED LACQUER TEA CADDY

λ A CHINESE EXPORT RED LACQUER TEA CADDY
MID-19TH CENTURY

of bombe form, the scarlet ground heightened in gilt with figures and buildings in garden landscapes, the interior with twin pewter canisters, with ivory handles, on carved giltwood dragon feet

13.5cm high, 20.5cm wide, 15.2cm deep

Provenance

The collection of the late Calvert Wardley, sold by Phillips London, 27th November 1984, lot 41.

A Connoisseur's Collection of Caddies.

Ivory Registration number: LTJ194XR