Japanese Marquetry and Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Interior Tray candlesnuff with one small scrape in

with one small scrape in the edge of the lid at the center on the gold side and a little irregularity to the gold paint overall

made of walnut I believe

I'd use this exquisite cup and saucer on my birthday

5 3/4" in diameter

though it would also make a good serving bowl or catch-all

Japanese Marquetry and Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Interior Tray candlesnuff with one small scrape inI believe this box is Meiji period Japanese, as I have found a few other pieces cabinets mostly with very very similar marquetry patterning, called Yosegi in Japan, combined with black lacquered interiors as is the case here. What I really love about it is the way the triangular motif plays out across the top and sides, in different varieties of wood subtly and surprisingly defying expectations. Really sharp looking, and a useful box too, with an