Sewing box - Wood - China, 19th-century Qing period

Fully equipped lacquered Sewing box for export. China S. XIX Qing period Qianlong
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A Chinese lacquered work box fully equipped for export with gold decoration depicting scenes of Chinese life, circa 1810 Description: A very fine export Chinese sewing box of complex octagonal curved form, with fine decoration of oriental scenes framed within pedestals on golden bat feet. The background is filled with stylized floral diaper designs. Inside there is a removable tray with additional lids and sewing tools carved and turned from ivory. The box has gilded side handles and hinges. Circa 1810. Origin: China, Canton. Size: 36 cm wide by 27.2 cm deep by 16.5 cm high: 14.2 inches wide by 10.7 inches tall, including feet by 6.5 inches high, including the feet Emperor Jiaqing (Emperor Chia-ching; 嘉庆帝, pinyin: Jiaqing Dì, Wade Wiles Chia-ch'ing Ti; Mongol Sayishiyaltu Yirugertu Khaan, (Nov 13, 1760 - Sep 2, 1820)) was the seventh Manchu emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial Chinese dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over all China (1796-1820). He was the son of the Qianlong Emperor. During his reign, he prosecuted Heshen (和珅) (Qianlong’s corrupt favorite) and attempted to restore the state and curb opium smuggling within China

Sewing Box Lacquer Chinese Export Canton S.XIX Jiaqing 1810 - 36cm - Carved Ivory - Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Lacquer Work Box EXACT MEASUREMENTS SHARED BY YOU: 36 cm wide x 27.2 cm deep x 16.5 cm high (14.2" x 10.7" x 6.5") LONG DESCRIPTION - ALL COLLECTION: CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER SEWING BOX - QING DYNASTY - JIAQING PERIOD c.1810 Exceptional export Chinese sewing box, circa 1810, Canton, Jiaqing period (1796-1820), son of Qianlong. Made of black lacquered wood with hand-painted gold décor depicting scenes of court life in lobed medallions. Rare elongated octagonal form compressed, with 4 gilded claw/bat feet carved and gilded, gilded side handles and original hinges. Background full of stylized floral diaper design. Top with main scene of mandarins in a pavilion with a garden. Sides with figures of a couple offering. INTERIOR: Removable tray with additional lids and front drawer. Fully equipped with original ivory sewing tools turned and carved: C-screw sewing clamp, fish-shaped needle case, shuttle, thimble, spools, awl, and pin cushion in almond-shaped dragon-carved ivory. Circa 1810. Origin Canton. Good condition for age, with wear and craquelure typical of 200-year-old lacquer, minor losses at corners and base (see photos). Interior with complete tools, ivory with natural yellow patina. Original key with rope-type bow. Museum piece.