Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Music Box –Mother of Pearl Inlay KM Japan

Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Jewelry Music Box – Mother of Pearl Inlay & Unique Interior Bridge Design – KM Japan This exquisite vintage Japanese jewelry music box is a stunning example of craftsmanship, marked KM Japan on the bottom. The glossy black lacquer exterior features intricate hand-painted details of a pagoda, trees, river with footbridge and swans, and Mt. Fuji in the background, all accented with abalone mother of pearl inlay and shimmering shell trim on the lid. Inside, the box is lined in rich blue corduroy velvet, with a distinctive curved red footbridge element featuring two small lidded compartments – an interior design detail rarely seen. A 2nd compartment under the bridge offers additional storage and holds the music box mechanism. The interior mirror in the lid shows age-related clouding, adding to its vintage charm. Music box mechanism works perfectly, playing a sweet tune. Condition is excellent for its age, with minor lacquer chipping on some edges and light paint loss on one bridge post. The lock is intact but there is no key. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece for collectors of Japanese lacquerware or vintage music boxes. Measures 8.25 x 6 x 5.25” Keywords: vintage Japanese lacquer jewelry box, KM Japan, black lacquer music box, mother of pearl inlay, abalone shell, hand painted Mt. Fuji, Japanese pagoda scene, velvet lined jewelry box, unique bridge interior, vintage music box, collectible Japanese décor, mid century lacquerware