Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests Beautifully patinated and constructed from

Beautifully patinated and constructed from yellow pine wood bound with willow bindings

Condition: Excellent antique condition with aged lacquer and natural wear

almost zoomorphic silhouette

or as a decorative accent in a living space

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests Beautifully patinated and constructed fromThis gilt black lacquer Chinese Export sewing box is in excellent condition. Work boxes like these weres made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing dynasty between 18th and early 20th centuries. This particular form of work box was made in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical form with brass swan neck