A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER WRITING BOX
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Densely decorated overall with feathers, foliage, dragons and cartouches of Oriental figures, the hinged lid enclosing a crimson velvet writing surface, a paper box and pen tray, the lids of each depicting figures amongst pagodas, with carrying handles
4 in. (10 cm.) high; 16¼ in. (41.5 cm.) wide; 14¼ in. (36 cm.) deep
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER WRITING BOX
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Densely decorated overall with feathers, foliage, dragons and cartouches of Oriental figures, the hinged lid enclosing a crimson velvet writing surface, a paper box and pen tray, the lids of each depicting figures amongst pagodas, with carrying handles
4 in. (10 cm.) high; 16¼ in. (41.5 cm.) wide; 14¼ in. (36 cm.) deep
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