Hand-drawn Black Ink Silhouette Bunny Antique French Postcard carved walnut shell The cover has a minor

The cover has a minor fold on the bottom right hand corner but that is the only real flaw

I just love the shape and the presence of this piece

but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life

a couple of hairline cracks in the lacquer close to the hinges

9"x6" and in very good condition

Hand-drawn Black Ink Silhouette Bunny Antique French Postcard carved walnut shell The cover has a minorWhere I live there are bunnies everywhere, hopping about by day but I think hovering in the shadows, happily munching away, all of the time, like this one, who also looks a bit like a giant rabbit shaped boat at sea! Early 20th century, the hand written message at top translates to "a big kiss to my dear Colette." 5 1 2" X 3 1 2" and in good condition, with some age toning at the corners (these are not folds.)