Stunning C. 1800 Very Fine Chinese Export (Canton) Lacquered Tea Caddy animal design is exactly the sort of

is exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for

He's got a little damage

and a very charming little creature I think

) I was thrilled to find this piece at an antique shop in Waltham

Stunning C. 1800 Very Fine Chinese Export (Canton) Lacquered Tea Caddy animal design is exactly the sort ofIts not too often that I buy a piece of Asian lacquerware, but this early 19th c. hand painted Chinese export tea caddy struck me as so fine and so lovely that I could not resist. And, since finding it, I found a very very similar one listed sold on 1st Dibs for $6000, albeit containing its original pewter canisters inside. The exterior is decorated overall in black lacquer with fantastic finely hand painted gilt floriate pattern all over plus tiny