Antique Japanese sewing box. Made of lacquered wood and inlaid with painted shells. Intended for export. Beautiful details of colorful pheasants and peony blossoms. There is a separate drop-in tray with many small compartments for sewing tools. Age: Meiji Period (circa early 1900's) Dimensions: 5 1/8" high x 15 3/8" wide x 11 1/4" deep (when closed)