A charming 1960s Japanese musical grand piano, doubling as a jewelry box. This rare piece features a hand-engraved and hand-painted lid, two red velvet-lined compartments (including a secret one), a mirror, and a fully working mechanism that plays "Doctor Zhivago" while a dancer twirls. With its original gold patina and handmade details, it's a delightful piece of functional art in good condition.
DETAILS
· Function: Musical Jewelry Box / Decorative Piano
· Era & Origin: 1960s, Japan
· Music: "Doctor Zhivago"
· Features: Working dancer, two velvet compartments, mirror, hand-engraved lid
· Materials: Wood, velvet, mechanical movement
· Condition: Good, perfect working order
· Dimensions: 21.5 L x 18 W x 13.5 H cm (8.46" x 7.09" x 5.31")
JAPANESE NOVELTY CRAFTSMANSHIP
This piece exemplifies the intricate and playful export goods Japan became famous for in the mid-century, blending Western motifs (the grand piano) with precise Japanese mechanical artistry.
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