Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests the Qilin was believed to

the Qilin was believed to appear only during the reign of a just emperor or at the birth or passing of a great sage

we love these Elephant shelf brackets from Rajasthan which have been carved in the traditional style

Dimensions: W91 x D46 x H71 cm

The large interior compartment comes with a shelf

68 x 204 cms Approx

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Brass Bound Chests the Qilin was believed toThis gilt black lacquer Chinese Export sewing box is in excellent condition. Work boxes like these weres made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing dynasty between 18th and early 20th centuries. This particular form of work box was made in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical form with brass swan neck