Unusual Chinese Export Lacquer Box Decorated with CockerelsA charming and decorative Chinese export black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt decorated with cockerels and oriental dragons. Canton, Qing dynasty, mid 19th century. Why we like them A charming object to decorate a coffee table or a console, also useful to store small bits, jewellery, etc. with gusto. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe. Available to order through