Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl PA in 1933

PA in 1933

I’d hang these vintage Japanese fans on the wall immediately to enjoy them as the gorgeous objects that they are all winter long—and to be reminded that summer will come again

lending a warmth and homeyness to its dynamic

though have not been able to trace it

with the tiniest interior egg very tiny indeed

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl PA in 1933Just a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage