Black Lacquer Export Canton Export Games Table - Early 19th Century Lembata Condition: Excellent antique condition

Condition: Excellent antique condition

It is a mid 20th century (circa 1960) production of an earlier style

The focal point of any room

5 x H12 cm

Black Lacquer Export Canton Export Games Table - Early 19th Century Lembata Condition: Excellent antique conditionThis antique gilt black lacquer Chinoiserie games table dates to the early 19th century. The top is reversible to reveal a chess board and can be removed to reveal a backgammon board. It was made for the Chinese export market and was intended for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class during 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. Black