Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The fine cobalt-blue detailing

The fine cobalt-blue detailing

The fish is a longstanding symbol of wealth in China as the Chinese symbol for fish 'yu' can also be translated to 'abundance'

The surface retains a beautifully aged gilded finish

producing porcelain that celebrates centuries of artistic excellence

This Corbel would look fantastic as a book end or as an unusual and unique decorative ornament

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The fine cobalt-blue detailingMade 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