Chinese Lacquered Wood Pillow Box with Flowers and Birds 8” L x 3.5” T x 3”W

Hand-painted and lacquered wooden lidded box, likely from the early 20th century. These boxes were often used for storing small items like jewelry, calligraphy paper, or other personal belongings. Key Features: • Material: Typically made of wood and covered with multiple layers of lacquer. • Decoration: Often hand-painted with intricate designs, such as birds, flowers, and traditional motifs. Gold powder is sometimes sprinkled on for added decoration. • Purpose: Used for storage and sometimes as decorative pieces. • Age: Many of these boxes date back to the early 1900s, around the Meiji period. These boxes are valued for their craftsmanship, artistic detail, and historical significance.