Silver Tea Box With Enamel And Chinese Cabochons, 20th Century

Silver tea caddy adorned with applied decorative elements and polychrome enamels. The body is shaped like a four-lobed flower, composed of four harmoniously curved panels, each decorated with enameled compositions depicting irises and bamboo within silver reserves. The silver surface is enhanced with fine granulation and filigree work, highlighting the object’s decorative richness.

Rounded orange cabochons are set around the rim of the body and lid, creating an ornamental rhythm. The lid is topped with a central knob and decorated with stylized lotus flowers, evoking the Eastern symbolism of purity and harmony. The interior is entirely gilded. The base features openwork filigree, lending the piece a sense of visual lightness and elegance.

Hallmarks: “SILVER” hallmark on the inside, corresponding to 800-fine silver.

Dimensions: Height 17 cm. Width 9 cm.

Weight: 442.4 g.

Condition: Good.