{"product_id":"japanese-musical-jewelry-box","title":"Japanese Musical Jewelry Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese hand-painted black lacquerware musical jewelry box with landscape scenes, mechanism non-functional.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese lacquerware, known as 'urushi' in Japan, is a highly refined art form with a history spanning over a thousand years. It involves applying multiple layers of lacquer derived from the sap of the urushi tree onto various objects, creating a durable, lustrous, and often intricately decorated finish. Traditional motifs frequently depict natural scenes, mythological figures, and geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusical jewelry boxes, often featuring intricate hand-painted scenes and interior mirrors, were popular decorative items. While many were designed for export, they showcase the artistry of Japanese lacquerwork. The inclusion of a music mechanism, even if now non-functional, adds a layer of complexity and historical interest to these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53643807162675,"sku":"ALM-JWL-0011","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0137\/7843\/files\/japanese-musical-jewelry-box.jpg?v=1783783146","url":"https:\/\/angellanemanor.com\/products\/japanese-musical-jewelry-box","provider":"Angel Lane Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}