Black Lacquer Canton Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century shawl The design depicts two stylised

The design depicts two stylised blossoming lotus motifs

53 x 25 x 79 (wxdxh cms)

The interior provides ample space for tableware

Function: Stool

Black Lacquer Canton Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century shawl The design depicts two stylisedThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is in excellent condition. Made circa 1835 in Canton. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical style with brass swan neck handles and carved paw feet. It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing