Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The surface retains a beautifully

The surface retains a beautifully aged gilded finish

While most commonly associated with Rajasthan

Also known as Apothecary cabinets they come with many small individual compartments

The softly rounded body

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The surface retains a beautifullyMade for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent An Anglo Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray