19th Century Chinese Lacquered Hand Sewing Box

Description

Design Plus Gallery presents a Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box. An exciting export item, particularly to Europe, and is made form black lacquered Chinese swamp cypress. Made of black and gold lacquer, adorned with sconces of figures, landscapes, flowers, and motifs. The box is of octagonal rounded corners sitting on top of dragon feet. Once the lid is risen you will find yourself impressed with the inside compartments with increasingly more elaborate details than its exterior. Hand carved ivory tools and handles upon various inner doors will bring you back to an era where items of these were cherished. The boxes were made in Guangzhou, previously romanized as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Visible wear is present and consistent with its use and we believe to be intact. Exterior key to keep the highly impressive items in place is functional.See

Dimensions

15ʺW × 11ʺD × 7ʺH

Styles

Chinese

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Lacquer

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

Good condition, ages and visible and minimal wearGood condition, ages and visible and minimal wear