Early 20th century, with domed cover decorated with a pair of birds amongst a large bouquet of lilies, hydrangea, peonies, and other seasonal flora in raised gold and silver against a black and amber red stylized ground, the cover lifts to reveal a shelf that rests in the interior, black lacquer underside to box.

6 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Nicks and chips to exterior and interior especially at corners and edges; cracking with losses to interior and the underside of the exterior box; old paper label remains to underside of the box.