Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Wine Jar original metal handle

original metal handle

combining practical campaign-style construction with traditional Indian cabinet-making techniques

Dimensions: W12 x D14 x H16 cm

Bottom left: Bale print depicting the weighing of Lord Krishna

The inside is compartmentalised

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Wine Jar original metal handleThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made in Canton 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 games boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This