The lid of this box is carved to represent six origami (folded paper) triangles, and in such a way that the tips seem to fold underneath each other; it is decorated with pine, bamboo and cherry blossom, 4.7cm by 9.9cm by 9.9cm.
1835 Inventory: “Japan Closet, Glass case opposite the window, A small sexagon Box. Gold”.
1867 Inventory: “Cabinets, No 88 Japan Closet, A small gold sexagon box”.
