Japanese Orange Lacquer Nesting Box with Gold Cranes carved soapstone sculpture ) The nicely constructed corners

) The nicely constructed corners are joined by nails--three at each joint--with three nails as well down the center of the short sides meeting the center piece/handle

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an elementary school teacher in Ossining

Common in Central and South America

making it feel massive despite its diminutive size

Japanese Orange Lacquer Nesting Box with Gold Cranes carved soapstone sculpture ) The nicely constructed cornersThis lovely round Japanese lacquer box, c. 1920s, is the most perfect warm shade of orange, and features a design of three cranes on top rendered in gold, black and silver, in very slight relief. Inside are five lacquer bowls of diminishing size, one inside the next. A very elegant piece that would hold its own amid any collection of beautiful boxes. 3 1 4" in diameter and 2 5 8" tall. It is in very good condition, with a few small scratches to the