Japanese Vintage Lacquer Box With Painted Dog and Coasters vessels The piece measures 7” long

The piece measures 7” long x 6

as well as amid a collection of lacquerware or Asiatica

There is a bit of wear to the face

I think it certainly could still be employed as a nutcracker

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Japanese Vintage Lacquer Box With Painted Dog and Coasters vessels The piece measures 7” longI believe the animal depicted on the lid of this beautiful presumed Japanese lacquer box is a Shi shi or Shisa dog a creature resembling a cross between a lion and a dog that derives from Okinawan mythology and is perceived to be a ward protecting from evils. The dog appears to be leaping toward a ball or globe, decorated with gold and silver flowers and flourishes. The box itself, black lacquer with scalloped body, is really lovely, and holds four