Chinese Lacquered Sewing Box
Laquered sewing boxes like this one were frequently found in Maine deepwater captains' homes, a useful gift or something that a captain's wife might have bought for herself when shopping in Canton. Chinese lacquered sewing box from Canton. Gilt chinoiserie, with carved ivory implements inside.
Database ID:
292
Year:
1850
Geographic Location:
Canton, China
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