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A Chinese Export black lacquered wood rectangular sewing box and hinged cover,
with canted corners, brass side handles and lion paw feet, decorated in gilt with figures at leisure in garden and riverside settings, before pagodas, buildings and mountainous landscapes, surrounding a central cartouche, within borders of foliate motifs and geometric designs. The interior with fitted compartments, pierced ivory sections and sewing utensils, lower fitted drawer -- 14in. x 10in. (36cm. x 26cm.), 19th Century, (old wear and losses).
See Colour Plate 2.
with canted corners, brass side handles and lion paw feet, decorated in gilt with figures at leisure in garden and riverside settings, before pagodas, buildings and mountainous landscapes, surrounding a central cartouche, within borders of foliate motifs and geometric designs. The interior with fitted compartments, pierced ivory sections and sewing utensils, lower fitted drawer -- 14in. x 10in. (36cm. x 26cm.), 19th Century, (old wear and losses).
See Colour Plate 2.
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