Lovely Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century export lacquer tea caddy, c.1840, of octagonal form, decorated with figures within landscapes, on a brown lacquer ground, the cover opening to reveal two pewter tea caddies, set with covers and ivory handles, the whole raised upon four feet, 13 cm x 25 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins, antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 262.