Antique Chinese Carved and Lacquered Sewing Stand

19th century, rectangular hinged lid with intricate painted detail of figures in courtyard, divided interior with lidded compartments and carved reticulated bone panels, gilt highlights, tapered apron with repeating painted figures and pagoda landscape, with slide for basket, shaped panel legs with trestle base and carved hairy paw feet.

27.5 x 24.75 x 16.75 in.

From the Collection of Mary Wells, Greensboro, North Carolina

Joint looseness; crazing to lacquer; some edge chips and touch-up; some missing interior elements; no key; lacking basket to lower tray.