Antique Japanese small lacquer tebako (accessory box). Rectangular form with rounded edges and decorated with Chrysanthemums on the lid. The whole box is covered inside and out with a dense gold nishiji background. The rim of both the lid and the body of the box are edged in bronze.
Edo Period (18th century)
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 3 5/8" long x 3 1/8" wide