Japanese Marquetry and Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Interior Tray decorative weaving though am unsure of its

though am unsure of its maker

is one of her finds

as is its traditional purpose

a lot to fewer men

--and would love to see a whole collection of them

Japanese Marquetry and Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Interior Tray decorative weaving though am unsure of itsI believe this box is Meiji period Japanese, as I have found a few other pieces cabinets mostly with very very similar marquetry patterning, called Yosegi in Japan, combined with black lacquered interiors as is the case here. What I really love about it is the way the triangular motif plays out across the top and sides, in different varieties of wood subtly and surprisingly defying expectations. Really sharp looking, and a useful box too, with an