Japanese Papier Mache Lacquer Box with Interior Scenes carved animal it is made mosaic-style of

it is made mosaic-style of slag glass (sourced from KC’s Monarch Glass) pressed into concrete

Perfect for carrying swimming goggles

but also because I didn’t know exactly what it was and wanted to find out

Here is fun double deck set of “Godey’s Ladies” cards

The tray is signed C

Japanese Papier Mache Lacquer Box with Interior Scenes carved animal it is made mosaic-style ofI am fairly certain this lovely small Japanese lacquer on papier mache box dates to Meiji period, which extended from 1868 to 1912. It features wonderfully detailed depictions of interior scenes, including figures in beautifully decorated kimonos sitting and eating, all rendered in gold, white and black against red. I just love the specificity of the imagery, down to the facial expressions of each figure, and the overall effect it creates of glimpsing