An Oriental lacquered papier mache work box, 19th century

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An Oriental lacquered papier mache work box, 19th century
of canted rectangular form with moulded, domed and hinged cover, the black ground decorated overall with gilt-heightened figurative vignettes and stylised borders, twin swan-neck handles, partitioned interior with inset tray above one long draw, giltwood winged lion's paw feet (one detached, one missing) -- 13¾in. (34.8cm.) wide