Late 18th century, octagonal shaped, overall black lacquer surface hand painted in gold with landscapes, floral patterns, and key motif, box has metal handles to sides, at top a hinged cover opens to reveal divided sections for sewing accessories, a small draw on lower front opens with additional divided sections for sewing notions, raised on four gilt claw feet.

6 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some scattered wear and repair; some rubbing with loss to gilt pigment; missing key; missing original sewing accessories.