{"product_id":"japanese-damascene-musical-powder-compact-used-but-still-working","title":"Vintage Japanese Damascene Musical Powder Compact, Made in England, Original Box, Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifted from the most extraordinary corner of the archive, this vintage Japanese damascene musical powder compact is a breathtaking convergence of two ancient crafts — the intricate metalwork of damascene inlay and the delicate mechanics of a musical movement, united in a single vanity object of remarkable ambition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid is worked in the traditional Japanese damascene technique, gold and silver inlaid into a darkened metal ground to create a design of extraordinary precision and depth. Open the compact and a hidden musical movement stirs to life, playing its melody as though the object itself has something to say. A piece that rewards the senses on every level, sight, touch, and sound. Offered in excellent used condition with wear marks consistent with a well-loved life, complete with all original accessories and presentation box. The musical movement remains in full working order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tactile, collectible artifact of the highest order for the serious appreciator of Japanese craft and vintage vanity curiosities. Part of the Vanity Table Treasures collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Particulars:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Damascene inlaid metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Japanese damascene with musical movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic: Plays a classical melody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original accessories and presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe curation: Vanity Table Treasures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent used condition. Wear marks present. Musical movement in full working order. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrives tucked inside its own treasure coffin and carefully wrapped as a vault relic, ready for gifting or keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54631773831507,"sku":"VKVC-H086","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/AF4D4A77-5A44-46A0-9678-3B31168C9F8E.jpg?v=1787142016","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/japanese-damascene-musical-powder-compact-used-but-still-working","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}