A mid-19th century chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded sewing box of elongated octagonal form, the exterior with figured panels and gardens within dragon and decorative borders, entirely decorated, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with various removable lids and compartments containing a multitude of ivory and bone sewing implements, etc., a single drawer to the base containing further jade, bone and other items, raised on three carved and gilded dragon head feet, gilded swing handles to the sides. 38 x 26.5 x 16.5 cm