A Chinese export parcel-gilt black lacquer box and paktong tea caddy early 19th century

Overall good condition; the lacquer to the interior in very good condition; the lacquer to the exterior has loss a lot of its glossy surface and with rubbing and wear; the extremities with some small chips and losses mainly to edges of the top, apron and feet, the top with a minor small bruise to the center of the long side; the paktong caddy with some dents and slightly bent in places.
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