Musical jewellery box - 1950-1960 - Lacquered wood - Japanese art
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Rectangular black lacquered wood music box from Japan, dating to 1950–1960, weighing 500 g and measuring 10 × 21 × 13 cm, with three compartments and a red velvet interior, mirrors at the back of the lid, a hand‑wound musical mechanism that is functional, and a ballerina in a lace tutu spinning on opening.
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Rectangular box in black lacquered wood of Japanese origin, mid-20th century (1950s-1960s).
Exterior decorations: Traditional landscape (pagodas, red bridge, Mount Fuji, pines) in polychrome with gilded accents, with mother-of-pearl inlays. Golden scenes on the sides.
Interior: Lined with scarlet red velvet.
Compartmented into three sections.
Row of mirrors at the bottom of the lid.
Function: Hand-wind musical mechanism (key included under the box). When opened, a melody plays and a small ballerina in a lace tutu spins at the center.
Musical mechanism and ballerina operational.
The lacquer is glossy with light signs of wear.
Velvet clean. Mirrors clear with some age spots.
Ballerina intact.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Rectangular box in black lacquered wood of Japanese origin, mid-20th century (1950s-1960s).
Exterior decorations: Traditional landscape (pagodas, red bridge, Mount Fuji, pines) in polychrome with gilded accents, with mother-of-pearl inlays. Golden scenes on the sides.
Interior: Lined with scarlet red velvet.
Compartmented into three sections.
Row of mirrors at the bottom of the lid.
Function: Hand-wind musical mechanism (key included under the box). When opened, a melody plays and a small ballerina in a lace tutu spins at the center.
Musical mechanism and ballerina operational.
The lacquer is glossy with light signs of wear.
Velvet clean. Mirrors clear with some age spots.
Ballerina intact.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
lacquered
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Includes
No extra's
Height
10 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
500 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Title additional information
Lacquered wood - Japanese art
Estimated period
1950-1960
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