Vintage Paper Mâché black lacquer Trinket Box Japanese Meiji Occupied Japan

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Here
for your consideration is this lovely Japanese papier mache black lacquer trinket
box with hinged lid and gilt on black decoration. The box opens on the end and
there is a simple clasp to secure it. This box is lined with a purple satin
like fabric perhaps silk. The beautiful cover depicts a lotus flower with a bee
in each corner. I understand similar items described 19th Century; Meiji I am
not certain of its age. It is in good used condition with slight wear to the
lacquer and wear to decoration as shown and as you can view in the pictures. The
box is a nice size for your dressing table it measures approximately 3 ¾ inches
by 2 ½ inches by 1 inch. The background for this piece was that in the 1950s my
uncle was stationed in Japan during the American occupation period after Work
War 2. He brought this box home for my Grandmother as a souvenir. Included with
this box I have included 2 simple screw back jade earrings. Here is your
opportunity to own this lovely Trinket Box
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