Sewing box - Wood, Gold, Textile
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Antique Chinese sewing cabinet from the Qing Dynasty (mid 19th century), made of ebony wood with hand-painted floral and animal motifs, gold-painted turned legs, red textile interior, 58 cm high, 41 cm wide, 28.5 cm deep, from a private collection, heavily used with cracks and damages.
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Beautiful and ancient 19th-century Chinese sewing cabinet in the Chinese-style, made of ebonized wood with gorgeous hand-painted scenes, floral and animal motifs, with an interior lined in red textile in its original state. Its legs are turned and gilded on all faces. A unique decorative collector's piece that will match any decor style. Restored to shine in all its splendor without diminishing its charm, with a lovely patina from the passage of time. Very used.
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Dimensions: 58 cms high (89 cms open), 41 cms wide and 28.5 cms deep.
Will be carefully packaged with insured shipping and tracking number. Note: countries with customs may require more information as well as shipping costs may increase. THE BALEARIC ISLANDS will have an additional surcharge to mainland Spain of 40€.
Beautiful and ancient 19th-century Chinese sewing cabinet in the Chinese-style, made of ebonized wood with gorgeous hand-painted scenes, floral and animal motifs, with an interior lined in red textile in its original state. Its legs are turned and gilded on all faces. A unique decorative collector's piece that will match any decor style. Restored to shine in all its splendor without diminishing its charm, with a lovely patina from the passage of time. Very used.
See the photographs to get a better idea of the details that form part of the description.
Dimensions: 58 cms high (89 cms open), 41 cms wide and 28.5 cms deep.
Will be carefully packaged with insured shipping and tracking number. Note: countries with customs may require more information as well as shipping costs may increase. THE BALEARIC ISLANDS will have an additional surcharge to mainland Spain of 40€.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Gold, Textile, Wood
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
58 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
28.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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