Asian Art Day One - 20 May 2009
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A Chinese export black lacquer box
A Chinese export black lacquer box, of canted rectangular form, inlaid with mother of pearl figures flowers and foliage, brass carrying handles to the sides, early 19th century, 54cm wide.
Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.
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