Japanese Black and Red Lacquer Lidded Box With Silver and Gold Flowers and Arrows Japanese design There are a few lighter

There are a few lighter striations on one side of the back

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Born Austin Kelly in Dublin

This striking cast iron "star holder" candle holder was designed by Jens Quisgaard for Dansk Designs

Japanese Black and Red Lacquer Lidded Box With Silver and Gold Flowers and Arrows Japanese design There are a few lighterCan one ever have too many pretty boxes handily storing odds and ends whole looking great doing it? This striking vintage Japanese lacquer one features a burgundy red, scallop edged bottom half, and top half, with handle, hand painted with silver and gold flowers and arrows in relief. At six and a half inches in diameter, it is large enough to hold several pieces of chunky jewelry, a few sets of keys, or enough chocolates to make it through the week!