Musical jewellery box - 1950-1960 - Lacquered wood - Japanese art

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.

Estimate:£0.84

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