Object Description
A very decorative Chinese export black lacquer box-table of slender proportions, exquisitely gilt-decorated with figures and birds throughout.
Qing dynasty, early 19th century.
Why we like it
A very decorative accent piece, it is also useful for storage of small items or jewellery.
Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe.