Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl called Hediao

called Hediao

This book is worth owning for the list of patterns alone--- which includes large-scale elements but also such intimate ones as "sitting wall

lending a warmth and homeyness to its dynamic

I especially love the man and woman at either end

though have not been able to trace it

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl called HediaoJust 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