Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art Creamer: 5 1/4" wide with

Creamer: 5 1/4" wide with handle

I am not certain of the wood --it may be cherry

sugar bowls and creamers in the 80s and 90s before closing his studio

Hand-painted and finely made

I love the various framing devices that position the woman—who

Black and Gold Lacquer Turtle Shaped Box folk art Creamer: 5 1/4" wide withJust a charming little vintage trinket box made of paper mache in the shape of a turtle and lacquered in gold and black. I love the geometric black patterning against the shiny gold, and how protective the shell lid feels in relation to the box below, plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side! Very sweet, and a great little box for stashing something special. 5" long x 3" wide x 2" tall and in great vintage