Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Ca 1830's Bracelets & Bangles The styles on 18th and

The styles on 18th and 19th century pieces are often based on Ming designs that have a beautiful simplicity

we see an upturned skull mounted on a trio of skulls likely containing The Inner Offering (nang-chod) of the Five Nectars (human excrement marrow

This very dramatic and ornately carved mirror frame is made from an antique door frame from Andhra Pradesh and dates from the 19th century

Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree

This old ore form an Indian lifeboat has been painted with the words 'Crawfish consumption zone'

Canton Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box - Ca 1830's Bracelets & Bangles The styles on 18th andThis gilt black lacquer chinoiserie sewing box is in excellent condition. Made in the early 19th Century. Decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer, is made in the typical form with brass swan neck handles. It comes complete with original contents, a removable inner compartment, and a front sliding drawer and accompanying key. This style of chinoiserie was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class