The box has grooved corners and is decorated on the lid and the body with reeds, and with plovers flying above waves. It was probably a ready-made piece for the domestic market, 6.8cm.
1835 Inventory: “Japan Closet, Japan in the Glass case opposite the door(s), sic, B. G A Box with two divisions”.
1867 Inventory: “Cabinets, No 88 Japan Closet, A black and gold japan box with 2 divisions”.
