ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionA large, century-old Chinese gilt black lacquer box with canted corners, featuring two embossed metal handles on the sides and lion's paw feet. The rectangular panels are hand-painted in gold with Chinoiserie figures and court scenes landscape. The hinged cover opens to reveal a tray interior.CollectionNewland family collectionDate createdc1900Height (mm)140Width (mm)260Depth (mm)190Materialswood, lacquer, gold leaf
Chinese gilt lacquer box with a lift out section. City of Stirling Art and History Collection, accessed 12/03/2026, https://collections.stirling.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/10669