Gilt Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - 19th Century Round Mirrors This carved characterful stone lion

This carved characterful stone lion would look great either indoors or in a garden as it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

its northern cousin

but examples made in walnut are also found in North China

The locks have long since been removed

Black & Blue

Gilt Black Lacquer Canton Export Jewellery Cabinet - 19th Century Round Mirrors This carved characterful stone lionThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market and was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and game boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This jewelry