Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Material - Coral 66x 40 x 53 (wxdxh

66x 40 x 53 (wxdxh cms)

an auspicious symbol sometimes used in Rajasthani & Gujarati architecture to protect the home

Lovely quality bowls like this are now less and less commonly found as many are broken or stripped of their patina

Earthenware Tea pot

We would be happy to send you photos of the ones available

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Material - Coral 66x 40 x 53 (wxdxhThis gilt black lacquer Chinese Export sewing box is in excellent condition. Work boxes like these weres made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing dynasty between 18th and early 20th centuries. This particular form of work box was made in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical form with brass swan neck