Vintage Chinese Koi Fish Cabinet or Chest Lock & Key Brass 3.5" Ikebana/Bonsai The foot and mouth are

The foot and mouth are unglazed while the interior is fully glazed

This is a perfect example of Meiji era Japanese cloisonné

It is produced by a special method from raw natural lacquer and used to coat the wood

will not rub off

5cm) in diameter by 4" (10cm) tall

Vintage Chinese Koi Fish Cabinet or Chest Lock & Key Brass 3.5" Ikebana/Bonsai The foot and mouth areThis is a vintage Chinese traditional brass lock & key for a large chest, cabinet or wardrobe. It has all of its original patina. It is still operational with included key (see pictures). With exception of minor signs of past use, (minor oxidation, and an aged patina) this lock remains in overall very good condition. It measure 3 1 2" wide by 2" tall by 3 4" thick (9 x 5 x 2 cm).