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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Table Cabinet or Jewelry Box
About the Item
A superbly decorative Cantonese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely ornamented with Oriental figures and pagodas throughout.
China, Canton, Qing dynasty, mid-19th century.
Why we like it
A very decorative accent piece, useful for storage of small objects or jewellery.
Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe. Available to order through best luxury goods retailers of the era, such exquisite items as lacquerware, botanical gouaches or reverse-painted glass, were manufactured in Canton to be shipped to Britain.
Condition
Presented in very good antique condition, retaining its original decoration. Minor rubbing and touchups to finish, please see photographs.
Measurements
Height: 14.75 in / 37.5 cm
Width: 11.75 in / 30 cm
Depth: 6.75 in / 17 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Presented in very good antique condition, retaining its original decoration. Minor rubbing and touchups to finish, please see photographs.
- Seller Location:Richmond, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1781238279522
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