*Sewing box in lacquered wood, Canton for export China, 19th centuryOctagonal shape with two handles, black and gold lacquered with scenes of daily life on a background of floral and geometric patterns. A lid opens to reveal a removable tray arranged in compartments and racks housing various bone elements: thimble, spool, spinning wheel, needles, thread holder ... The lower drawer is equipped with a flap opening onto a compartment and a side compartment. It rests on clawed and nailed feet. Height : 15,5 cm ; Length : 32,5 cm ; Depth : 24 cm (Some cracks and small chips, feet redone and one missing)