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3 Japanese Vintage Black Lacquered Boxes - Jewellery Chest / Tea Caddy / Trinket




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Reference Number: Avaluer:578416Region of Origin: Japanese
Sub-Type: ChestsProduct: Box
Original Description:

Three Japanese Vintage Black Lacquered Boxes - Wooden Jewellery Chest / TeaCaddy / Trinket box Here are three interesting vintage Japanese black lacquered boxes.Together they make a beautiful display for any dressing table or as an additionto an existing box collection. All the imagery on this trio represent, inJapanese symbolism, longevity, rejuvenation, good luck, good health andprosperity. Firstly, a three-drawer jewellery chest made of solid wood with metalhinged hand...les on the draws. There is a beautiful hand painted chrysanthemumand two butterflies all with gold embellishments to the front and flowersand trees to the top and sides. The chest including the interior has a blacklacquered background overall. A special place for all your treasures. TheChrysanthemum, or Kiku in Japanese, is a symbol that represents longevity andrejuvenation and the butterflies, good luck, good health and prosperity.Measuring: 22cm high x 19cm wide x 9cm deep. Secondly, is a cylindrical tea caddy with two cranes on the lid and afurther four on the sides all on a black lacquered background. The caddy ismade of thick card and has a silvered paper lined interior. In Japaneseculture, the crane represents good fortune and longevity. The Japanese refer tothe crane as the “bird of happiness”. Measuring: 11cm diameter x 13cm high. 
Finally, a small cylindrical lidded trinket pot, this is the oldest ofthe three vintage items. Made of papier-mâché and the lid has three dignitarieson it and six other dignitaries in various poses with a lucky cat are also tobe seen on the sides. All the images on this pot are very faded. The pot has asmooth silk finish.Measuring: 8cm diameter x 7cm high. Please view all the photos as these 3 items all have marks and nicks commensuratewith age and use so the photos form a part of this description regarding thevintage used condition.




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