λ A Chinese export black lacquer sewing table

λ A Chinese export black lacquer sewing table, all over decorated in gilt, with panels of figures, pagodas and dragon borders, the hinged lid decorated to the inside with a battle scene, above a divided interior, with a lift-out central tray, with a silk pink cushion and with carved ivory utensils and implements, including: reel holders, needle cases, clamps, a thimble, flanked by a pair of lidded compartments, above a silk bag, on turned supports, united by a stretcher, on dragon's head feet, first half of 19th century, 75.3cm high, 63.8cm wide, 48.5cm deep.