Bidspirit auction | Japanese Lidded Novelty Owl Trinket

Japanese Lidded Novelty Owl Trinket Box - Believed to be Pewter - A Japanese novelty trinket container in the form of a stylised owl. The piece is cast in two parts with a rounded, squat body and prominent pointed ears. The exterior features a dark, patinated charcoal-grey finish with contrasting brass-toned circular eyes and a pointed beak. The interior is divided by a simple flange joint, revealing a bright, silvery-coloured white metal alloy construction with a rough-cast finish and visible pitting. The owl stands on a simple base representing feet, the underside of which has a circular white paper label reading Japan TIN. Height: Approximately 7 cm Width: Approximately 5.5 cm.