Red-lacquered Sewing Box of the Consort of Imperial Prince Yeong

This sewing box consists of three stackable lacquered boxes and a lid. The incised and black-lacquered rim runs around the body of the box and lid which displays a typical Japanese style. The top box is divided into three compartments and the remaining two are not. The stackable three boxes are placed on a base with a handle for transportion. Two solid branches of arabesque design are sculpted in three-dimensional forms and attached to the sides of both handles while each box is luxuriously decorated with black on red lacquer, creating an impressive outline.