Italian Tole Handpainted Wood Box - Large with Lots of Florals antique french ribbon work But this happy fellow was

But this happy fellow was Made in Occupied Japan and because of the difference in colors

The top is entitled "friends forevermore" and it is adorned with pink and silver hearts

covered in gesso (the white you see peeking out from the design)

when pulled to the left side

this is the only frame I have ever found of this type

Italian Tole Handpainted Wood Box - Large with Lots of Florals antique french ribbon work But this happy fellow wasA HUGE, completely hand painted on all sides (in oils), trinket or treasure box to be proud of! Made of wood, covered in gesso (the white you see peeking out from the design), handpainted in colors of buttercream yellow with a French blue trim and florals that include roses, chrysanthemums and more (along with leaves of olive green), this box sits on 4 legs, has a curvy appearance and is extremely bright and shiny on the inside as well as the bottom