• Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
  • Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H
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Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H

Lot 122 - Antique Japanese Tin Tea Canister With Lithographed Orientalist Scenes, Obelisk, And Umbrella Lady Motif, Late 19th Century, 7-3/4" H

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Antique late 19th-century Japanese tin tea canister with intricate multi-panel lithographed decoration in deep red and black tones. Each side depicts a different scene, including a woman in traditional dress holding a parasol and fan, a man lighting a lamp at a table, an obelisk monument surrounded by figures, and a crane amid reeds and clouds. The top features a domed lid with decorative border pattern, and the base retains its original tin patina. Moderate oxidation, fading, and surface wear consistent with age, contributing to an appealing antique character. Meiji-era export tinwork blending Japanese artistry with Western decorative influences.

Dimensions: 3-3/4" L x 3-3/4" W x 7-3/4" H

Auction Date: 10/16/2025

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