Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl lending a warmth and homeyness

lending a warmth and homeyness to its dynamic

The teapot measures 7 1/2" wide from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle

and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery

though have not been able to trace it

with a spring that enables its beak (red on the inside

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl lending a warmth and homeynessJust a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage