Container - Jewellery Box, 1940's

Historical information

These boxes were often used for storing jewellery, cosmetics, or other small personal items. The bird and flower motifs are common in East Asian art and symbolizes beauty, prosperity and good forture.

Physical description

Black lacquerware jewellery box with inlaid mother of pearl pieces, brass handle, hinged lid and inside a mirror, red felt and hinged flap

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