λ  A 19th century Chinese export lacquer sewing box

λ  A 19th century Chinese export lacquer sewing box, decorated in gilt with panels of figures in various pursuits, with bands of dragons and foliage, the interior with a lift-out tray with lidded compartments and divisions, with ivory utensils including reels and thimble cases, the base with a drawer fitting a hinged writing slope and divisions for pens and ink, with side carrying handles and on carved giltwood paw feet, 16.6cm high, 35.5cm wide, 26.6cm deep.