A 19th century Cantonese hardwood workbox of drum form with fitted internal tray and brass mounted edges. Inlaid with mother of pearl to depict a landscape with buildings and figures, with fruiting branches and birds to the sides, 18cm diameter.Condition report intended as a guide only.One segment of mother of pearl detached but retained. Another segment cracked. Some movement to the segments and evidence of re gluing. Timber in good condition.