Shiny black lacquer on a wooden frame with very intricate mother of pearl designs of flowers and geometric patterns. The workmanship is so fine and very, very tiny.Six-sided wooden box and matching lid that have been coated in black lacquer. The lacquer has been inset with small pieces of mother of pearl that scintillates in various colors. The pieces are so minute, ita€?s hard to imagine making the various patterns. The pattern varies from flowers on branches, to intricate star shape configurations. The box is very light weight. The feel is smooth and slick.There are no longer marks or labels; however there was a remnant of a Chinese label from early 1970s for the tourist trade.MEASUREMENTS 2 7/8a€ (7.4 cm) wide x 1 5/8a€ (4.2 cm) tall. Weighs 1.6 oz (45 g)CONDITION There are tiny rim losses to the lacquer on the lid. The box proper shows no lacquer losses although there are some small wear scratches to the lacquer. These are not noticeable and the box shows well.A piece of handwork that is so amazing. Such fine and minute work, make this box so incredible.Item ID: V-947