Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Bowls honest wear and clean architectural

honest wear and clean architectural lines allows it to sit comfortably within both rustic and contemporary interiors

Togam or Chosun cabinets were used to store ritual cakes or torma

richly patinated finish

it would work beautifully as a console or side table

it's still in very good condition and has the potential to last many many years given the right care

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Bowls honest wear and clean architecturalMade for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent An Anglo Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray