A Rare 18th Century Chinese Tea Canister For the Russian Market With The Imperial Arms for Peter the Great.
A rare 18th century Chinese gilt decorated pewter tea canister with the Imperial Arms for Peter the Great. The sides and back with chinoiserie landscapes.
SOLD
- Condition
- In good condition but with the back panel slightly dented, some wear.
- Size
- Height : 18.5 cm (8 1/4 inches)
- Provenance
- N/A
- Stock number
- 24587
- References
- For a tea canister of this type, but with a different opening on the top, sold for £8,400, see : Sotheby's London, Russian Sale - Works of Art & Faberge, 12 June 2007, lot 594 " An incised gilt pewter tea caddy, China, for the Russian Market, Qing Dynasty, 18th century".
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