Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) internal candle box

internal candle box

166 x 20 x 251 (wxdxh cms)

The doors are from the 19th century and it's extremely durable as well as environmentally friendly

This Jackfruit mortar comes from the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh it was used for pounding millet the staple food of the region

Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) internal candle boxThis 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