Canton Export Lacquer 'Pope Joan' Games Box - Early 19th Century Material - Satin Wood with marks and wear consistent

with marks and wear consistent with age and use

creating a beautifully aged patina that speaks to their long history and use

the figure has a vadhi (the halo-like arch over their head) denoting their divine status as a god

Dimensions: W29 x D38 x H22 cm

warm tones of the aged teak

Canton Export Lacquer 'Pope Joan' Games Box - Early 19th Century Material - Satin Wood with marks and wear consistentThis antique gilt black lacquer Chinese Export games box dates to the early 19th century. It was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class. The decoration on this games box has decoration popular between 1810 1825. This superb games box is initialled MLC with Chinese pastoral scenes depicted on the lid around the central cartouche. The interior compartments are similarly initialled. Lifting the lid