Rare Antique Hand Painted Papier Maché Tea Caddy with Mille Fleur: C19th Kashmir, India

Item Details.
Dating from the first half of the 19th century this wonderfull polychrome tea caddy box covered with traditionally hand painted millefleurs and borders.

The colours of this caddy are subtle and beautiful and are much more muted than in later paper maché examples.

Hand painted by skilled craftsmen in a golden mustard yellow with pinks,blues, reds and mauves, all highlighted with gold. A superb example of this traditional craft from Kashmir in Northen India which specialised (and still produces) these hand worked and highly decorative objects.

A rare and beautiful tea caddy which would be lovely as part of a collection or display, and would make a unique and lovely gift.

Measurements.
18.5cm tall x 14cm wide

Condition.
In good antique condition, some very minor knocks and cracks to the paint, in keeping with age and use.