Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty - 19th Century Soft Furnishing turquoise and umber€”reflects decades of

turquoise and umber€”reflects decades of surface wear

The drawer gives some additional storage rarely found on these cabinets

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and dates from the 18th century

these boxes were prized not only for their practicality but also for their decorative beauty

Features: Hand-inlaid bone designs

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty - 19th Century Soft Furnishing turquoise and umber€”reflects decades ofThis exceptional Canton export black lacquer sewing box dates to the 19th century, during the Qing dynasty, and was produced in Guangzhou (Canton) specifically for export to Europe. Objects of this type were made for wealthy British Georgian households at a time when chinoiserie was highly fashionable, prized for its exotic imagery, fine craftsmanship, and lustrous lacquer surfaces. The box is richly decorated in gilt and polychrome lacquer against a