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Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box

$1,048.18
£765
€892.33
CA$1,435.74
A$1,596.86
CHF 833.83
MX$19,432.06
NOK 10,649.27
SEK 9,987.14
DKK 6,659.81
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About the Item

An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with decorative panels dating from latter 19th or early 20th century. The sewing box is of round cylindrical shape with a swing carry handle and is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. The body is made up of eight oval shaped scenes of typical Chinese style with buildings and people picked out with inset abalone and mother of pearl and highlighted and contained within a gilded border. These are set between bands of patterned abalone and against a blue silk background. A similar band of abalone is applied to the swing handle. The cover sits within a recess and is made up of bands on inset abalone with cut out triangular designs and set over blue silk with a small finely carved mother of pearl handle. The inner box is lined in blue silk and is not marked. An unusual piece. In good condition with wear associated with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR230011stDibs: LU1328229004442

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