Antique 19th C Japanese Lacquer Box, Bird and Butterfly Decoration, not Signed

Description

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Your questions are always welcome!
Item Description:
A vintage asian? lacquer box with golden/colored decorations of flowers, birds
tree branches...- please see photos listed
Please see photos listed with measuring tape as reference for dimensions.
Age and Materials are unknown - It looks like paper machee or wood maybe? I do not know.
This item may be vintage and is sold as a collectible only, with no guarantees that it is safe to use in any way, or in working condition.
Any display stand/measuring materials shown in the photos listed are
not
included.
Condition
:
It shows extensive wear, in my opinion, such as
surface scratches, tearing/cracking, nicks/dents, staining, and surface wear (areas of lacquer loss, or faded, and/or discoloration).
I am not an expert, either, so please examine photos listed for your own assessment before bidding or purchasing (you may need to zoom in), as they are part of the description. Item is pre-owned, so may have also dust/dirt/stains, odors, and/or other blemishes. Condition/details shown in the photos listed may not be listed in this description. Colors may vary from the photos listed. If you would like to see more images or close-up photos of specific areas, or have any questions I may help with, please send me a request via eBay messaging, and I will try to respond as soon as possible.
This lot will be shipped insured, with electronic delivery confirmation. If you would like to add a
Signature required
delivery (in which case, the recipient would have to personally sign to accept the package's delivery), please contact me via Ebay messaging prior to check out (any fees charged by the carrier for this service will be added to your shipping cost).
I will ship out as soon as possible after payment has cleared, but please note that I have no control over carriers' transit speed or delivery schedules, and your package may arrive later than expected.
I am not the first owner, nor the manufacturer, so this lot is sold with no guarantees/warranties of any kind that it is safe to use in any way, or in working condition.
This item is sold as a collectible only, with no guarantees that it is safe to use in any way, or in working condition.
Please review the photos listed, and this description prior to purchase. I am here to help as well is you have any questions or concerns I may help with.
Please keep reading for shipping, returns, and sale terms and conditions.
Shipping:
I’m happy to combine shipping
if possible
, at no extra cost (buyer pays the postage cost, plus the handling/materials fees). If you would like to combine shipping, please do not check out right away – send me an invoice request, or a message, so that I can adjust your shipping charges.
Sometimes I may upgrade your shipping service from USPS First Class/USPS Parcel Select/Fedex Smartpost to USPS Priority Mail, or use a shipping service/provider different from the one that you selected, at no extra cost to you.
Please email me prior to check out if you wish to have your package delivered by your chosen shipping service only.
If you would like to change the shipping service, or use a shipping service that is not listed, please contact me, and I will try to accommodate you if I can.
Items shipped may require a signature for delivery. You can also request by eBay messaging, prior to checking out, that your package be shipped with Signature required delivery (a .75 USPS added charge applies for this service).
I may use recycled cardboard boxes and/or other packaging materials from other retailers to decrease packaging costs; if you wish to use new materials exclusively, please contact me prior to checkout as this may increase your shipping cost.
Whenever offered in the listing,
International shipping is available through Ebay's Global Shipping Program.
International buyers
: You may be charged fees and/or taxes for importing this item/s, as well as brokerage/third party carrier fees. Import duties, taxes and charges/brokerage fees are the buyer’s responsibility. I cannot give advice or give cost estimates - please refer to your country’s customs office for that information.
Seller is not responsible for Customs' refusals of entry or holds – Please verify that this lot/item is not restricted or prohibited for import in your country.
Requests to modify customs forms (for example, change the item value, or mark it as a gift) go against postal rules and cannot be honored.
Sale terms and conditions:
By purchasing this item, you agree to the terms and conditions included in this description.
Indiana buyers pay an added 7 % sales tax that is collected at checkout by eBay.
I do not know whether other states may also charge any tax, or if eBay collects them.
This item is sold as is, as found, and as a collectible to be admired only, not as an object that is guaranteed to be usable, or safe to use, in any way, even after cleaning / polishing. I do not provide any type of guarantees that it will work as intended when manufactured/created, and I am not the manufacturer/maker, so I do not know what materials/ingredients were used, or if there are harmful components in it.
I try to describe my items the best I can but I may miss something important to you so please examine all the photos listed for your own assessment (you may need to zoom in), as they are part of the description. If in doubt, or if you have any questions regarding this listing, please contact me by eBay messaging.
This item may be pre-owned, and come from a place that is NOT smoke, odor, moisture, or pet free. It has NOT been tested for lead content, or any other potentially harmful component so it may be necessary to test it prior to use and/or in contact with food.
After the sale:
I strive to help make your eBay experience a positive one, and am happy to try to solve any issue that may arise, so please contact me before leaving any negative feedback or low ratings.
Returns and Refunds:
Returns are not accepted for this item
Finally, I am not the manufacturer of this item, or an expert on it. I do not make any representations, warranty or guarantee about the accuracy of the information contained in this description, and do not accept liability for damages for defects, missing parts/information, use, or potential issues that may arise from/since its purchase, other than the refund of your purchase.
If you have any questions about this item or my policies, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’m happy to help!
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