Chinese Export Black Lacquer Games Box - Qing Dynasty - Early 19thC Material - Camphor Wood 5 x 11 x 30

5 x 11 x 30 (wxdxh cms)

Chinese 'back-painting' (painting an image in reverse on the back of a plain sheet of glass was a skill recognized and admired by European writers in the 18th century

Dongbei is the area of North-East China once known as Manchuria

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with butterflies The jar is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

The classic single pedestal form offers generous legroom and timeless appeal

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Games Box - Qing Dynasty - Early 19thC Material - Camphor Wood 5 x 11 x 30This is a fantastic quality chinoiserie games box. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty (16441911). This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged however the condition of this piece is outstanding. It has all