An Export Canton lacquer sewing box and cover
An Export Canton lacquer sewing box and cover

19TH CENTURY

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An Export Canton lacquer sewing box and cover
19th Century
The oblong octagonal box with hinged cover set with one drawer at the front, the inside divided in various compartments with trays, decorated in shades of gilt on a black lacquer ground with scenes showing the manufacture of tea, supported on four winged-beast feet, metal swing handles, with various ivory sewing accessoires
36.5 cm. wide x 26.5 cm. deep x 16.8 cm. high

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