Antique Painted Bentwood Box with Gold Flying Cranes round box with one small rough area

with one small rough area on the top and a small mark at the center of the top which almost looks like it was once a small monogram

6" tall x 4

and a latch at the center of the front

Each plate is stamped on the bottom

A wonderful little bud vase

Antique Painted Bentwood Box with Gold Flying Cranes round box with one small rough areaThis dark green painted bentwood box features finely rendered flying gold painted cranes or herons amid curling lines evocative of clouds or water. Executed in a Japanese influenced art nouveau style, I would guess this box dates to the late 19th century. The underside of the lid and interior bottom of the box is lined with dark green fabric with a little padding underneath. Really lovely, it would be great for holding jewelry, sewing supplies (I