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19th C Antique Chinese Canton Lacquer Sewing Box Chest
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An exquisite Chinese black lacquer and gold gilt sewing chest with multi colored lacquer panels and a rare built in mirror that swings out. The exterior feet are carved in the image of large winged gold gilt bats with red open mouths and the box still has its original key that locks and unlocks both the top and bottom drawers. This sewing box has all of its original ivory sewing tools that were hand carved in deep relief. But what also makes this chest stand out, from all the “comparable” boxes online, is its outstanding condition. It has been stored all these years in a wood cabinet protected from any light and from elements floating in the air, like dust, animal dander, smoke, etc. There have been no restorations. Origin: Canton, China circa 1870s. Measures: Length 14" x Depth 10" x Height 6-1/2"