Chinese export black lacquer and gilt robe box, 19th century, of square shape, the lid decorated in gilt with an oriental life scene depicting figures, pagodas and a boat, surrounded by foliage, the interior with a fitted rice paper lining finely painted with three court ladies within a shaped medallion, height 8 cm, width 47 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney