λ An early 19th century Chinese export black lacquer sewing and writing box

λ An early 19th century Chinese export black lacquer sewing and writing box, decorated in gilt with pagodas and other buildings in watery landscapes, the hinged lid with an inset floral woolwork panel to the underside, above a fully fitted tray with ivory boxes and covers, a thimble, barrel reel holders and a cross, with further divisions and a pair of lacquer lidded compartments, with a base drawer with a lacquer writing slope with divisions for inkwells and a pen tray, with side carrying handles, 15.7cm high, 45cm wide, 29.5cm deep.

Provenance: Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly.