Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box Kodansu with the sides of the

with the sides of the darker joined by nails and the lighter with lovely dovetail joints

It is made of semi-porcelain

it was exactly and no lie and sincerely like the death of my little brother — I loved Tyke with all my heart

but the wheel turns smoothy and it seems ready to be put to use baking something delicious

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box Kodansu with the sides of theJust 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