Vintage Japanese Lacquer Musical Jewelry Box, Late Showa (1966-1989) | SKU: 26M-008-3

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Musical Jewelry Box, Late Showa (1966-1989) | SKU: 26M-008-3

A black lacquer music box with hand-painted flower cart motif, red felt interior, and vanity mirror -- a charming vintage Japanese keepsake box made in Japan.

An otehako is a traditional Japanese decorative box used to store personal keepsakes, jewelry, and small treasures. This handcrafted example from the Late Showa era features a deep black lacquer finish over a wood body, decorated on the lid with a vivid hand-painted scene of a golden gisha-guruma -- a flower cart -- overflowing with bold red roses, accented with red cord detail. The warm gold tones of the cart against the glossy black ground reflect a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensibility. A small speaker grille on the underside, along with the original orange "Musical Box -- made in Japan" label, confirms this is a vintage Japanese music box with a wind-up movement. The original product label indicates the tune as a classic Japanese melody, adding a layer of cultural authenticity to this vintage Japanese craft piece.

Open the hinged lid to reveal a striking red felt-lined interior fitted with multiple compartments -- including a ring roll holder and a open storage section -- alongside a full-width vanity mirror set into the lid. This combination of music, mirror, and organized storage makes it instantly functional as a bedroom jewelry box or vanity organizer. Its compact rectangular form and Japandi-inspired lacquerware aesthetic sit beautifully on a dressing table, nightstand, or as a living room accent piece. It makes a wonderful housewarming gift or unique gift for collectors of vintage Japanese craft and decorative objects.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood with black lacquer exterior; red felt-lined interior; mirror inset in lid
• Use: Decorative music box and personal keepsake storage
• Modern Use: Bedroom jewelry box and ring organizer; vanity tabletop accent with built-in mirror; decorative gift box or collector display piece
• Features: Hand-painted golden flower cart (gisha-guruma) with red roses on glossy black lid; wind-up music mechanism with speaker grille on base; original "Musical Box -- made in Japan" product label; hinged lid with full-width vanity mirror; red felt interior with multiple compartments including ring roll holder; small bracket feet; red lacquer accent trim along lid edge
• Dimensions: 10"W x 6 1/4"D x 3 1/4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A delightful piece of vintage Japanese lacquerware that brings the charm of Showa-era craftsmanship to any modern bedroom or vanity setting.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.