19th Century Handpainted Card or Correspondence Box vintage Japanese tray and timeless character

and timeless character

Hang it on the wall or lean it against a wall with other interesting pieces

It is a great size - with scratches/tarnish and the most fantastic patina

46cm  x 36cm x 3cm

There is some foxing/black moisture spots on the glass and scratches/marks on the mottled effect wood (and a little chip in the wood at the bottom)

19th Century Handpainted Card or Correspondence Box vintage Japanese tray and timeless characterA charming Victorian handpainted wooden box, richly decorated with floral motifs and musical instruments and in exquisite condition. This Renaissance Revival influence was a style much admired during the Victorian period for its associations with culture, learning, and artistic refinement. The lute is a symbol of harmony, love, and cultivated taste. Boxes of this nature were often used as card or correspondence boxes, intended to hold visiting cards