Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables This style of shutter is

This style of shutter is found almost exclusively in Bikaner

- 75-100 yrs old

Technique: Reverse painting on glass — the image painted in reverse on the back of a glass sheet

118 x 60 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Sewing Box - Early 19th Century Takhat Tables This style of shutter isThis style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged however the condition of this piece is outstanding. This sewing box has been checked over in our workshop and small