Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Coat Hooks Beautifully carved and very finely

Beautifully carved and very finely painted wooden figure of a performer who has such a quizzical look on his face - Circa

Glass supplied in India may have small scratches or imperfections

A new stand has been added to raise this piece for use as a coffee table or av unit

A comparable example is illustrated on page 77 of Flames of Devotion: Oil Lamps From South & South East Asia & The Himalayas by Sean Anderson

Constructed from Teakwood

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Coat Hooks Beautifully carved and very finelyThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles. This 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