19th/early 20th century, incised signature "Yoshimori" on base, rectangular form with slanted sides, lid with inset silver openwork mounts over linen backing, central silver lion with gilt highlights, open interior, on four ball feet, 2 x 5-1/4 x 4 in.

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Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia