Canton Export Black Lacquer Work Box On Stand - 19th Century Material - Satin Wood The ironwork depicts various birds

The ironwork depicts various birds among trees

Practical as well as decorative

and pink are only found in modern reproductions

Height including tassels

Canton Export Black Lacquer Work Box On Stand - 19th Century Material - Satin Wood The ironwork depicts various birdsThis 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