{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-chinese-export-black-lacquer-mother-of-pearl-tea-caddy","title":"Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer \u0026 Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy","description":"\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis is a striking 19th-century Chinese export black lacquered wooden chest featuring an elegant, multi-faceted hexagonal silhouette. The exterior is beautifully adorned with intricate, hand-cut mother-of-pearl floral inlays that catch the light with a vibrant iridescent shimmer. The piece showcases classic botanical motifs trailing down its panels and across the lid, complemented by original rustic metal hardware, including brass swing handles on the sides and an integrated front keyhole.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAB\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca 1840 - 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eBeautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the finish and some losses to the mother-of-pearl inlay, consistent with age. Wear contributes to the wonderful patina and character of the piece. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeasures approx 9.25\" t x 11\" w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: all sales final\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50952174371063,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/4521\/4711\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-19_at_5.32.01_PM.png?v=1784500756","url":"https:\/\/www.kostcollection.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-chinese-export-black-lacquer-mother-of-pearl-tea-caddy","provider":"Kost Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}