Antique Meiji Japanese Mixed Metal Snuff or Pill Box Copper and Brass

£65.00

Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box crafted from brass with applied copper decorative motifs, engraved botanical patterns, and traditional Japanese artistry.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box crafted from brass with applied copper fan and floral decoration, engraved botanical motifs, and aged patina finish.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with applied copper fan and floral decoration, engraved botanical motifs, and aged brass surface patina.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with applied copper floral and leaf decoration, engraved botanical motifs, and aged brass surface patina.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with plain brass lid surface, aged patina finish, and applied copper decorative motifs visible along the sides.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box shown opened with brass interior compartments, aged patina surfaces, and applied copper decorative side motifs.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with applied copper floral decoration, engraved grass motifs, and aged brass surface with traditional Japanese styling.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with applied copper turtle decoration, flying bird motif, and engraved floral designs on aged brass surface.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box side detail featuring applied copper insect decoration, engraved botanical motifs, and warm aged brass surface patina.
Japanese mixed metal snuff or pill box with brass body and applied copper decoration featuring floral motifs, fan design, and traditional engraved detailing.

Antique Meiji Japanese Mixed Metal Snuff or Pill Box Copper and Brass

£65.00

On offer is an antique Japanese mixed metal box from the Meiji period, crafted in brass with applied copper detailing. The decoration features engraved floral motifs alongside raised copper and brass insects, a hallmark of Meiji-era metalwork, which often combined mixed metals to create rich surface contrast and naturalistic themes.

This compact box measures approximately 55 × 45 × 28 mm and was likely used as a snuff or pill box. It shows wear commensurate with age but has no damage, retaining its original character and finish.

KEY FEATURES
✅ Meiji period Japanese mixed metal box
✅ Brass body with applied copper insects and floral engraving
✅ Suitable as snuff or pill box
✅ Approx. 55 × 45 × 28 mm
✅ Condition: Wear appropriate to age, no damage

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