Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 17 x 17 x 85

17 x 17 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

bringing history

the bottom left shows the Parasol (gdugs)

the abstract design is that of buffalo horns

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 17 x 17 x 85This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made in Canton for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This