Japanese Black and Red Lacquer Lidded Box With Silver and Gold Flowers and Arrows original decor which may once have read

which may once have read "CHINA" backwards (now it reads "HINA")

plants (including a fabulous cactus

The piece measures 5

I am uncertain of the exact age

I am a firm believer in injecting little doses of happiness into as many daily rituals as possible

Japanese Black and Red Lacquer Lidded Box With Silver and Gold Flowers and Arrows original decor which may once have readCan 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!