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19th century
GUSN-289701
Octagonal tea chest, japanned. Black background with scene of oriental figures, fence, trees and flowers. Incised brass fittings. Interior lined with white paper patterned with red. Four characters arranged.
tea chests
wood (plant material)
paper by composition or origin
brass (alloy)
lacquering
Chest, Food Storage
Chest, Tea
Chest, Tea
Unknown
Asia
10 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
1923.719
19th century (Probably)
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