Category
Lacquer Boxes
Medium
Wood with metal hinges and drawer pulls
Distinguishing marks
See photos for marks
Condition
Good
Date Period
1944-1945
Size and dimensions of this item
8 x 12 x 5 3/4
Long Description
This box was purchased in Jaoan in 1944 -1945 near Kyoto by owner who worked for General MacAruthor at the time like to get appraisal of value. Box has lock on it. Â No key. Any suggestion on how to unlockÂ
History
Owner worked on Genera MacArthur staff. Purchased near Kyoto
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
Re: 1944-1945 Jewerly box from Japan
This style of lock seems to have a standard type of key, based on size, I noticed, like a skeleton key. I have met some dealers with hundreds of this style of key in boxes or strung together. You could seek this situation and try your luck. I found a key matched and opened a similar lock. Good luck.
Re: 1944-1945 Jewerly box from Japan
These were made until quite recently and sold through Import Export/Decorator outlets. I bought one a while ago for $45.00.