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Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

$2,072
$2,59020% Off
£1,575.29
£1,969.1120% Off
€1,817.95
€2,272.4320% Off
CA$2,900.24
CA$3,625.3120% Off
A$3,247.50
A$4,059.3720% Off
CHF 1,694.38
CHF 2,117.9820% Off
MX$39,568.39
MX$49,460.4920% Off
NOK 21,500.51
NOK 26,875.6420% Off
SEK 20,441.26
SEK 25,551.5820% Off
DKK 13,569.76
DKK 16,962.2120% Off
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About the Item

Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated compartment boxes on one removable tray with an open area underneath. The front has a hidden drawer that reveals a green felt writing surface with several other storage boxes. Each end of the box has an original handle affixed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 13.625 in (34.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some surface wear commensurate with age and use. Minor lacquer wear also.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838238888212

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