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Lot 199:
A 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box
Description
This 19th-century oriental box is a Chinese export-style sewing or work box of octagonal form. The exterior is finished in black lacquer and decorated in the Chinoiserie taste with gilt and red scenic landscapes featuring pagodas and figures. The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior containing multiple compartments, several with matching decorated lids. A single pull-out drawer is located at the base. The lot includes a collection of miscellaneous sewing-related implements and accessories. This item needs restoration to address surface and structural degradation.
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