JAPAN CHINESE LACQUER TEA BOX WITH GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTED TIN TRADE SCENE 19EME C2666 This Chinese or Japanese box is 19th. It is a tea box. The decor is rich, representing scenes of life related to trade. The interior accommodates another finely decorated pewter box. However, you will notice a deformation at the level of the cover. The box is in lacquered wood, it presents 5 scenes of life in relation to the trade. the paintings are framed by bamboo friezes with medallions with a text. The back of the lid is in black lacquer with golden vegetable decoration. You will notice gaps, friction and wear. These colors have remained fresh, it remains in a more than adequate condition. For the provenance, the legend in kanji for me it is difficult to know if it is Japanese or Chinese. In any case, I recognize 2 in Japanese they have a relation with the trade: "hyakuen" for the hundred (ex: ni hyakuen yen 200 yen) and "kaimono" or "kaimasu" to make purchases or the verb to buy. For the condition thank you for detailing the photos. Do not hesitate to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description.Dimensions: Height: 14.3 cmThickness: 17.5 cmWidth: 25.2 cm P: 674453 I stay at your disposal for any questions.