Gilt Chinese Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Mango Wood A brush used for Chinese

A brush used for Chinese calligraphy made from wolf hair

68 x 8 x 146 (wxdxh cms)

In original box

Given that this piece is made form both Oak and Elm gives it a good age

Largest bead dia 1cm

Gilt Chinese Black Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC Material - Mango Wood A brush used for ChineseThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made 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 a fragile piece of history and are usually found damaged. This jewellery