Gold and Black Frog-Shaped Lacquer Box bridges The vase's squarish form is

The vase's squarish form is softened via rounded corners

with handanger strips (the white cutwork)

It was purchased from an estate sale that included a wonderful collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics from Japan

white on the sides

I got my passion for it from her

Gold and Black Frog-Shaped Lacquer Box bridges The vase's squarish form isReally, what could be sweeter for holding a few favorite rings or a bunch of paperclips than this vintage gold and black lacquer frog box? Made in Thailand in the second half of the 20th century, he's in very good condition, with just a bit of wear to the gold lacquer, as documented. He measures about 4" long x 2" wide x "1. 5" tall.