A 19th century Japanese gilt lacquer games compendium box
with elaborate foliage and gilt scroll work throughout, the lid with central outdoor scene with pagodas, opening to reveal a compartmentalised interior with tiered card trays decorated with various suits, others decorated with Chinoiserie gilt lacquer scenes, the exterior similarly decorated with cartouche scenes, 12.5 cm high x 39 cm wide x 32 cm.CONDITION REPORTThe decoration to lid is well worn and there are slight chips to the lacquer on the corners. The exterior of the main body also has some slight chips, nicks and wear to the decoration. One of the claw feet is broken. The compartments in the interior are in mostly good condition, again there are some slight chips to the woodwork and decoration.