{"product_id":"meiji-japanese-boxwood-natsume-box-carved-with-12-zodiac-animals-signed","title":"Meiji Japanese boxwood natsume box carved with 12 zodiac animals, signed","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eWonderful Meiji Japanese russet red boxwood box with lid. Round body that tapers towards the base is intricately carved in high-relief with the 12 animals of the zodiac. Wonderful craftsmanship with each animal having a distinct facial expression that is enhanced with their eyes being painted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe base of the pot is signed with a two character mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe box is just the right size to be used as a natsume tea caddy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eMade in Japan, c. 1890’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e91 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e7.5 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e6.5 cm across widest part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent antique condition. Some discolouration to the base of the pot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035670171981,"sku":"2975","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/163-20240124_074135-PhotoRoom_b92b0602-d9e3-42e3-9776-4bb6aeb10d72.webp?v=1780946216","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/meiji-japanese-boxwood-natsume-box-carved-with-12-zodiac-animals-signed","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}