The heavy metal box of patinated copper on the outside and of silver on the inside. The lid is inlaid with two ivory plaques, one of hexagonal and the other of circular shape, depicting a temple scene with a temple servant wearing geta and shielding himself from the rain with an umbrella on one side and the other with a temple lantern beneath the full moon.
LENGTH 11.2 cm WEIGHT 398.6 g
Condition: Excellent condition, the metal with some surface wear. Provenance: British collection.