Authentic Asian black lacquered wooden storage box / case of Japanese origin, likely dating from the late Meiji period (around 1900).

The lid is delicately adorned with traditional gilded decorations (a technique similar to Maki-e) depicting figures in traditional costumes.

The box bears the signature of the artisan calligraphed in gold letters at the bottom left of the lid (reading from the workshop "Shinoya").

Beautiful original chiselled metal hardware on the front face.

Height 13.5 cm, width 13 x 12 cm.