A vintage jewellery box in black lacquer, with a low, rectangular profile. Across the lid, two small birds, a few open blossoms and a bending branch are inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Fine dark lines trace the feathers and the centres of the flowers. The shell looks almost white from one angle. From another, a leaf takes on a faint wash of green or a petal a blush of pink.
Lift the lid and the box takes on a different character. A mirror is fitted into the lid, and the red interior gives even the smallest pieces of jewellery a vivid backdrop. Dimensions: 18 cm long, 9 cm wide, 5 cm tall.
Condition: excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear.
