Vintage Lacquered Wooden Jewelry Box

This is a vintage Chinese black lacquered wooden jewelry or trinket box with a hand-carved cork diorama scene on the lid. The diorama features an intricate scene with a pagoda and trees. It is a mid-century, Oriental-style piece of cork art. The box has a red lacquer finish on the inside and a brass latch. This type of item is a traditional example of Chinese craftsmanship.