{"product_id":"chinese-export-black-lacquer-jewellery-box","title":"Chinese Export Black Lacquer Jewellery Box - Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv data-status=\"dynamic\" data-id=\"1539774978347\" data-ver=\"1\" data-icon=\"gpicon-product-title\" class=\"module-wrap\" id=\"m-1539774978347\" data-label=\"(P) Title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-name=\"Right click on the module, then choose Edit Html \/ Liquid option to start writing your custom code.\" data-id=\"1585325845917\" data-ver=\"1\" data-icon=\"gpicon-liquid\" class=\"module-wrap\" id=\"m-1585325845917\" data-label=\"Liquid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module gf_module-left gf_module-left-lg gf_module--md gf_module--sm gf_module-center-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module gf_module- gf_module--lg gf_module--md gf_module--sm gf_module--xs\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gilt Chinese export jewelry box is in excellent condition and decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer. This example dates to the early 19th century. It is made in the typical form with brass swan neck handles which are classic English Regency style. The detailed gilt black lacquer work was made using the maki-e technique and required a high level of technical skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intricate and detailed style of chinoiserie work was made in Canton for export to the wealthy members of the British Georgian \u0026amp; American upper class in the Qing dynasty\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e when Chinoiserie was all the rage. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged especially the tops, however, the condition of this piece is outstanding. This sewing box has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples and further information can be found in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Decorative Arts of The China Trade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e by Crossman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550932787509,"sku":"M854","price":1017.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M854.jpg?v=1789232551","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/chinese-export-black-lacquer-jewellery-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}