Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Obi Box with Inlay English Chest on Chest The painting is unsigned as

The painting is unsigned as were many of this period

Minor scuffs in the center of the interior bottom of the box due to taking a pinch of the tobacco snuff

The bird is peering down & Pecking at a Beetle's tough shell

a carved and painted saddle seat

But the painting itself is in excellent

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Obi Box with Inlay English Chest on Chest The painting is unsigned asJapanese Antique Obi Box with beautiful Inlays. Box dates from the 19th century (1880's) Interesting 100 year old inventory label Measurements: 13" x 10" x 5. 5" Condition: Some minor scuffing to the original finish. Minor shrinkage Loc. F