Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty - 19th Century Soft Furnishing The carving shows a strong

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and dates from the 18th century

The drawer gives some additional storage rarely found on these cabinets

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these boxes were prized not only for their practicality but also for their decorative beauty

It has two simple shelves and a glass panel

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty - 19th Century Soft Furnishing The carving shows a strongThis exceptional Canton export black lacquer sewing box dates to the 19th century, during the Qing dynasty, and was produced in Guangzhou (Canton) specifically for export to Europe. Objects of this type were made for wealthy British Georgian households at a time when chinoiserie was highly fashionable, prized for its exotic imagery, fine craftsmanship, and lustrous lacquer surfaces. The box is richly decorated in gilt and polychrome lacquer against a