Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests 68 x 204 cms Approx

68 x 204 cms Approx

almost zoomorphic silhouette

It has original hand beaten brass and would look great in an old cottage or displayed in a modern house on a feature wall

Dimensions: W91 x D46 x H71 cm

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests 68 x 204 cms ApproxThis 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