Japanese Meiji Silver and Lacquer Jewelry Box

Japanese Meiji era (明治時代) 950 silver and lacquer jewelry box.

• Rectilinear with straight sides and loose-mounted trefoil handle with stud mounts on top.
• Sides and top have engraved chrysanthemums, irises and blossoming prunus branches.
• Two hinged doors with ornamental strap hinges and scrolled and hinged finial.
• Interior has three black lacquered graduated drawers with silver-gilt pulls and red velvet lining.
• Lacquered black are door interiors and box underside.
• Corner bracket supports.
• Marked “Sterling 950.”