Canton Export Black Lacquer Work Box On Stand - 19th Century Material - Satin Wood Height including tassels

Height including tassels

The ironwork depicts various birds among trees

Features: Octagonal form

and pink are only found in modern reproductions

Suitable for Indoor & Outdoor use

Canton Export Black Lacquer Work Box On Stand - 19th Century Material - Satin Wood Height including tasselsThis gilt black lacquer Chinese export sewing box and stand is a rare find. Made in the early 19th Century, it is decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer and made in the typical form with brass swan neck handles. It comes complete with original contents, a removable inner compartment, and three front sliding drawers. These boxes are nearly always separated from their stands and it is almost impossible to find one with its original stand in good