Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Lembata echoing the graceful prayer niche

echoing the graceful prayer niche forms found in historic Indian and Islamic architecture

and a Shiva Lingam

Probably made by a family member it is carved from a single piece of roheda wood

and full of character

Canton Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Lembata echoing the graceful prayer nicheThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is one of the best condition pieces we've seen for its age. Decorated with an unusual floral motif on the exterior with a scene of Chinese women boiling silk cocoons on the lid interior. It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing