Small rectangular box with hinged lid. Main body of the box in silver. Stippled texture to gently sloping upper border. WIthin a raised wall is a steel plaque with

an exquisite raised design featuring Giant Cranes, trees and grass. Detail can only be seen with a magnifying glass. Gnarls and whorls of the trees, feathers of

birds - all depicted in various coloured gold, silver and other metal.

Within is a simple metal interior with a slope to the front of the bottom, facilitating removal of stamps. 

Japanese hieroglyphic signature underneath.  

Good condition.