Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 166 x 20 x 251

166 x 20 x 251 (wxdxh cms)

internal candle box

there may be small variations in size

Wood is very scarce in the desert and the resourceful tribes people of this area made these boxes from sticks harvested from the Kair tree - Capparis decidua

approx 28cm diam x 53

Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) 166 x 20 x 251This gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is one of the best condition pieces we've seen for its age. Decorated with an unusual floral motif on the exterior with a scene of Chinese women boiling silk cocoons on the lid interior. It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing