Chinese Export Gilt-decorated Lacquered Desk/Worktable, China, mid-19th century, lavishly decorated with scenes depicting idealized Asian landscapes, made in three sections: upper case with molded cornice, two doors open to interior with three short drawers above double doors flanked by three short drawers, three long drawers, an additional drawer opens from the right exterior; a portable desk with brass bail handles, and hinged lid opening to a fitted interior; both elements rest on a table with velvet-covered pullout slide and pullout sewing basket, all on lyre-form legs on trestle feet carved with dragons' heads, ht. 57 1/2, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 24 1/2 in. Provenance: The estate of Elizabeth M. Ames.