Japanese Porcelain Folklore Square Lidded Box Masks each with an embroidered tile

each with an embroidered tile design

The form is elongated and slightly arched

Fill with salt or pepper and pass at the table for a hint of elegant seasoning to taste

this solid wood heirloom quality rocking horse will be cherished now and for generations to come

Japanese Porcelain Folklore Square Lidded Box Masks each with an embroidered tileThis porcelain box feels as if it has stepped out of a Japanese folktale. A frog and rabbits echo the spirited illustrations of the twelfth century Chj giga scrolls. In Japanese folklore frogs are symbols of safe returns and quiet luck while rabbits are tied to the moon where they are believed to pound mochi for celestial gatherings.