Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Table Cabinet - Early 19th Century Period - 19th Century 101 x 45 x 171

101 x 45 x 171 (wxdxh cms)

These boxes were used for as money boxes

Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Late 19th C

5 x 32 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

Wonderfully lightweight yet naturally insulating

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Table Cabinet - Early 19th Century Period - 19th Century 101 x 45 x 171This superb gilt black lacquer jewellery cabinet was made in Canton for export during the early 19th century. Crafted for wealthy European and American buyers, it exemplifies the exquisite artistry of the Qing dynasty export trade. The doors are decorated with finely painted gilt chinoiserie panels, framed by scrolling foliage borders, and open to reveal an elegant arrangement of drawers designed for jewellery and precious objects. Each drawer is