{"product_id":"untitled-sep9_07-47-10","title":"Antique Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Bronze Brass Trinket Box Bird Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique Japanese mixed-metal hinged box featuring detailed raised relief decoration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebirds, flowers, foliage and botanical motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular box appears to be constructed of bronze\/brass or related mixed metals and has a rich naturally aged brown patina with areas of green oxidation that highlight the dimensional decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid features a bird among flowering branches, while additional floral and nature motifs decorate the sides. The workmanship and subject matter are characteristic of Japanese decorative metalwork associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiji \/ early 20th-century period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½–3 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½ inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please refer to the measurement photographs for exact dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with expected age-related patina, tarnish, oxidation, surface wear and discoloration. The piece has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving its aged surface. Please examine all photos carefully as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful small antique for collectors of Japanese metalwork, Meiji-period decorative arts, Asian antiques, snuff boxes, trinket boxes and mixed-metal objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163330134188,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/38E97E64-D19E-404B-A69B-EC1C1326E1DC.jpg?v=1788954601","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/untitled-sep9_07-47-10","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}