Striking Japanese Yosegi Zaiku Marquetry Lacquer Box dollhouse 11" from end of the

11" from end of the handle to far tip of the bristles x 5" widest x 1" deep

Cup measures 3

but so crisp and elegant it almost transcends its "tramp"-ness

visible in a few spots

and Binney & Smith

Striking Japanese Yosegi Zaiku Marquetry Lacquer Box dollhouse 11" from end of theThis gorgeous box is a fine example of Yosegi zaiku, a type of traditional Japanese marquetry which originated during the Edo period in Hakone, a town near Mount Fuji. This one I believe dates to the Meiji period (1868 1912) and features silver hinges on the back and locking mechanism on the front, which now remains unlocked. I find the marquetry patterns and interplay of different wood grains just stunning, feeling both very modern and timeless. And