Meiji style Japanese box with very beautiful details of all the lucky Japanese symbols. It features a dense background of a bamboo grove, which are a symbol of resilience and protection. The bamboos are overlaid with chrysanthemums “kiku” in high relief and almost life-like petals. In Japan, the chrysanthemum cherished as a symbol of the imperial house, and also of longevity and rejuvenation. The final symbol is of a song bird in flight, a symbol of good fortune and peace. The box is in good condition, and the underside has an engraving that says House of Hindujas which means it was owned by them at some point. Made in Japan, most likely in the early 1900s.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate Dimensions - 4.3 inches in width, 3 inches in depth, 1.8 inches in height and approximately 475 grams.