{"product_id":"antique-japanese-brass-and-copper-mixed-metal-trinket-box","title":"Antique Japanese Brass \u0026 Copper Mixed-Metal Trinket Box — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Find\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscovered among a collection of Asian decorative objects, this small Japanese mixed-metal box is the kind of piece that rewards a second look — brass and copper in quiet contrast, bird and floral motifs worked across the surface with the care of someone who believed even a container for small things deserved to be beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Brass and copper, mixed-metal construction\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Bird and floral motifs\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Japanese decorative metalwork, late 19th – early 20th century aesthetic\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Aged patina and surface wear consistent with age; structurally sound\u003cbr\u003eNote: Exact maker, date, and workshop have not been independently verified\u003cbr\u003eWeight: [WEIGHT]\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: [DIMENSIONS]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese metalworkers developed some of the most sophisticated decorative techniques in the world — layering contrasting metals, applying nature-inspired ornament, and turning functional objects into miniature landscapes. Small boxes like this one occupied a particular place in that tradition: compact enough to hold a ring, a letter, or nothing at all, yet finished with the same attention given to objects of far greater scale. The birds on the lid are still mid-flight. Someone decided they should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed-metal Japanese decorative objects in honest, aged condition are increasingly difficult to find. The contrast between the brass and copper reads beautifully, and the scale — small enough to hold in one hand — gives it an intimacy that larger pieces rarely achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Patina and surface wear are part of its character and authenticity. Sold as a decorative and collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381284159673,"sku":"747777C","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/4F510BB0-A528-495F-8231-40F6EDC5DE63.jpg?v=1782018403","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/antique-japanese-brass-and-copper-mixed-metal-trinket-box","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}