Antique Japanese(?) Letter Box

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Description No clue if I was told the truth about this box...I bought it because I loved it. Any ideas? Thanks! I hope the pics speak for themselves.

Category Lacquer Boxes

Medium Wood, Iron

Distinguishing marks With Key

Condition Excellent

Date Period 18th Century

History Purchaes in SF in 1993 for $300. Told it was an antique Japense letter box.

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Price Paid (If known) $300.00

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