Striking Japanese Yosegi Zaiku Marquetry Lacquer Box globe shaped box capturing the extraordinary beauty and

capturing the extraordinary  beauty and spirit of this exceptional Eskimo/Inuit carving

and which a plant (or a cocktail

and some scratches and a few dark marks visible on one side

I'd use this exquisite cup and saucer on my birthday

Striking Japanese Yosegi Zaiku Marquetry Lacquer Box globe shaped box capturing the extraordinary beauty andThis gorgeous box is a fine example of Yosegi zaiku, a type of traditional Japanese marquetry which originated during the Edo period in Hakone, a town near Mount Fuji. This one I believe dates to the Meiji period (1868 1912) and features silver hinges on the back and locking mechanism on the front, which now remains unlocked. I find the marquetry patterns and interplay of different wood grains just stunning, feeling both very modern and timeless. And