SB474: A very fine Chinese export lacquer sewing box of complex curved octagonal form, with fine decoration of oriental scenes framed within cartouches standing on gilded bat feet. The background is filled with diaper designs of stylized flora. Inside there is a lift out tray with supplementary lids and   sewing tools  made of turned and carved ivory.   The box has gilded side handles and hinges. Circa  1835.
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