Antique Japanese Hand-Painted Cinnabar-Red Lacquered Box No Key

Purchased from an estate sale. Lovely Japanese cinnabar-red lacquer box features a skillfully hand-painted design of flowers and a bird in flight, in gold gilt with pink highlights.  The inside of the box is black. The box itself is wood. The lid has metal hinges and a lock with a silver-tone metal escutcheon. The lock will work if you can find the right key.  This box would be nice for storing tea bags, jewelry, note cards, pens, etc. or just to look pretty.  Size: About 7 wide x 5-3/4 deep x 2-1/4 tall Age: 1920s to 1950s (estimated) Materials: Wood, metal, lacquer Marks: Unmarked. Condition: Very good pre-owned condition. A few dings on corners, please see photos, these are very minor.  Please note that the antique box and stands are solely for display purposes and are not included in your purchase. Stones and metals have not been tested.   Disclaimer: The actual color of the items may vary from what is displayed on your screen due to display settings and lighting conditions. The colors in the depicted images should only be used as an approximate guide. If your satisfaction of an item depends solely on colors matching exactly as they were displayed on your screen, please refrain from purchasing.  🚫 No trades ❌ No holds ❓ Timely responses, but be patient 📏 Measurements on request, know your size ✅ If it’s listed, it’s available 🔵 Reasonable offers considered through the offer button 💨 Smoke-free, dog-friendly home ⚠️ All sales are final