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Black circular lacquer box with lid and 5 internal lacquer compartments that lift out. The lid and internal trays are decorated with arboreal motifs in gold. On the outside is a spray of cherry blossoms painted in gold on black lacquer. Center inside tray has a cherry blossom spray of gold paint on black lacquer. The four surrounding trays have chrysanthemum, iris, maple, and cherry blossom motifs of gold paint on black lacquer. The top rims all have gold paint. The box and its trays would be used for small Japanese refreshments such as: wagashi (small decorated cakes of bean paste and mochi) yokan various sweets Damage: The rim of the lid is separating from dying out. There is an indentation on the lid. (A) Bottom of container (F) Surrounding tray: Maple Leaves (B) Lid (G) Surrounding tray: Chrysanthemum (C) Center round tray, 4.375" diameter (D) Surrounding tray: Iris, 2.375" width, 7.5" outside length (E) Surrounding tray: Cherry Blossoms

1987.028.001