Chinese Export Black & Gilt Lacquer Four-Fold Screen – Circa 1920 Origin - Tibet This three drawer jewellery box

This three drawer jewellery box from Saurashtra is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design

The box is normally made from cedar

Hand painted by skilled artisans using brush techniques passed down through generations

This painted Indian horoscope is a particularly good example of the style

A stylised peacock rises proudly from the rear of the reservoir

Chinese Export Black & Gilt Lacquer Four-Fold Screen – Circa 1920 Origin - Tibet This three drawer jewellery boxThis elegant early 20th century Chinese export screen is a striking example of traditional black lacquer artistry created for the Western market. Decorated in rich gilt tones against a deep black ground, the front presents a lively and highly detailed scene of children at play within a stylised garden landscape. Such imageryoften referred to as One Hundred Children scenessymbolises prosperity, happiness, and continuity of family lineage in Chinese