Japanese Papier Mache Lacquer Box with Interior Scenes powder-lacquered steel made of earthenware shaped by

made of earthenware shaped by coil construction

including spotted dog

While it is more common to find hand-painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass

It measures approximately 17” tall x 6” wide (without arms extended) and about 1/4” deep

This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 1/2" tall

Japanese Papier Mache Lacquer Box with Interior Scenes powder-lacquered steel made of earthenware shaped byI 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