Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The fish is a longstanding

The fish is a longstanding symbol of wealth in China as the Chinese symbol for fish 'yu' can also be translated to 'abundance'

The softly rounded body

producing porcelain that celebrates centuries of artistic excellence

The surface retains a beautifully aged gilded finish

Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC Rugs The fish is a longstandingMade for export to Georgian England, It comes complete with its original bone ivory contents and has some minor restoration to the lacquer. The overall condition is excellent An Anglo Chinese export sewing box, circa 1820, of cut corner sarcophagal form decorated in gilt and other lacquer in the typical style on a black ground, brass swan neck side handles, carved paw feet. The lid interior with mirror frame over a lidded and compartmentalised tray