Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables Hand-carved from teak and retaining

Hand-carved from teak and retaining traces of its original red and black pigment

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Technique: Reverse painting on glass — the image painted in reverse on the back of a glass sheet

- 75-100 yrs old

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables Hand-carved from teak and retainingThis style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged however the condition of this piece is outstanding. This sewing box has been checked over in our workshop and small