proportions with twin carrying handles, covered in fabric and découpage design depicting figures in naturalistic landscape, the hinged lid opening to reveal further scene of figure kneeling before a deity, containing a cannister covered in pink fabric with a green trim, the inside of the case baring label of The Imperiale, Kita, Paris, 2 rue de Surène. 31.5cm wide, 26cm deep, 25.5cm high (gifted to French tea importer)