Japanese Box

Size:

11cm high

Region:

Japan,

Type:

A metal container (spelter, copper plated to look like brass) in the shape of a hat box.
Richly decorated with depictions of dragons and ornaments.
I was told that gifts were presented to foreign visitors in these containers.

The shape copies an European hat container (picture)

Period:

19th/20th century

Condition:

Very good

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