This is a lacquerware accessory box. It was used to store letters. There are some scuffs on the surface. Please be aware of this in advance. Height 20cm, Width 14cm, Depth 3.5cm The peony flower is beautifully depicted using "Maki-e," a traditional technique where pictures are drawn with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold and silver powder. This is a craft item that can be used as an accessory box, a letter case for storing letters, or a jewelry box. Peonies are also called the "King of a Hundred Flowers" and are a popular motif for lacquerware, symbolizing wealth, nobility, and prosperity.