Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 5 x 0 x 35

5 x 0 x 35

lime paste (chunam)

This simple design originated during the Ming dynasty which ended in 1644

This old Japanese woodblock print is by woodblock print artist Toyohara Kunichika

the abstract design is that of buffalo horns

Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 5 x 0 x 35This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made in Canton for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged. This