Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Cotton Similar examples can be found

Similar examples can be found in The Furniture Museum & Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum

The body and drawer runners are made from Cryptomeria with the front made from Zelkova (Red Elm) - The whole piece has been bound with intricately crafted Japanese iron

1 on handle lug

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear

or as a rustic accent within both traditional and contemporary interiors

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Cotton Similar examples can be foundThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is in excellent condition. Made circa 1835 in Canton. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, it is made in the typical style with brass swan neck handles. It comes complete with its original bone contents and working key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was