Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl and was created to represent

and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery

though have not been able to trace it

I especially love the man and woman at either end

I’d hang these vintage Japanese fans on the wall immediately to enjoy them as the gorgeous objects that they are all winter long—and to be reminded that summer will come again

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl and was created to representJust a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage