This chinoiserie or Japanese style, lacquer work pot was
originally used for powder.

It’s antique, possibly Victorian, and may be French.

The decoration on the top and the outside show people in a
garden with Japanese Torii temple gates in the background and flowering trees,
they're playing ball and dressed in kimonos. The painting is in gold, reds and
grey.

It measures about 3 inches/ 7.5cm hi and 3.2 inches/8.2cm in
diameter.

There is one small area of damage to the base and a very
small chip to the inner ring of the lid but these don't show until you either
pick it up or take the lid off. A couple of minor dents and the painting shows
sign of where, as you would expect in an antique piece but this in no way
detracts from a very pretty powder pot. Please check the photos thoroughly
before buying.

Any questions feel free to ask before buying.

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