Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl The teapot measures 7 1/2"

The teapot measures 7 1/2" wide from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle

PA in 1933

and was created to represent the month of October in a limited edition calendar produced by the Yoseido Gallery

called Hediao

I especially love the man and woman at either end

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box cast iron Japanese owl The teapot measures 7 1/2"Just 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