CHINE, Canton, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle Rectangular sewing box with cut corners made of black and gold lacquered wood with decorations of animated scenes of people on terraces, containing a tray with compartments, some closed with ornamented lids en suite, and containing elements (spools, boxes) made of turned or openwork bone, and resting on four clawed feet. Movable side handles. Length: 28,2 cm. Wear and tear, a few accidents, especially to the compartments, and a few lacks. Blocked lock.