Antique Chinese Export Tea Caddy

First half of 19th century, lacquered with gilt decoration, in the shape of a fan, opening to reveal an interior with a pair of covered pewter tea boxes conforming to the shape of the caddy, raised on four gilt bat form feet.

5 x 11 x 5 in.

From the Historic Auburn Home, Bowling Green, Virginia

Wear and some loss to exterior surface, loss to nose of bat at rear of case, some denting to pewter.