Vintage Japanese Fan-Shaped Red Lacquer Trinket Box – Signed \"Mochizuki Sei\" 望月製 For Sale

Up for purchase is a beautiful and highly unique vintage/antique Japanese fan-shaped (Sensu) lacquer box. This stunning statement piece features a rich vermilion/cinnabar-red lacquered exterior intricately adorned with hand-painted gold maki-e style decorations. The lid depicts a detailed blooming peony flower, a perching bird, and delicate botanical branches.When opened, the interior reveals a stark, lustrous gloss-black lacquered finish with heavy-duty metal hinges and a secure front lock latch framework. The underside of the box is completely finished in matte black and prominently features a crisp, white-bordered signature stamp reading \"望月製\" (Mochizuki sei), identifying it as an authentic piece of hand-crafted Japanese artistry.Lacquer over wood. No key. Has some minor chips. ca 7 1/2\" x 7 1/2\" x 3 1/4\" highSpecifications:

• Type: Fan-Shaped Accessory / Trinket / Storage Box
• Origin: Japan (Late Meiji to Mid-Showa Era)
• Material: Wood base with traditional Urushi/Cashew Lacquer finish
• Color Palette: Vermilion Red exterior, Gloss Black interior
• Markings: Signed \"Mochizuki Sei\" (望月製) on the base.

Condition:
The box is in very good antique/vintage condition overall, showing a lovely aged patina.

• Exterior: The hand-painted gold design is crisp and highly visible. There is light, expected edge wear and minor chipping/rubbing to the lacquer along the corners, lips, and base rim—all highly consistent with authentic age and use