Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely cast, gilt and silvered bronze box shows a partially reticulated and naturalistic design of a lotus flower amid its gnarly stems and leaves, all modeled in very high relief.LENGTH 7.7 cmWEIGHT 296.2 gramsCondition: Good condition with some old wear, tiny scratches and traces of use.Provenance: From a private estate in the United Kingdom.