Hand-painted Round Wooden Trinket Box with Colorful Fish red lacquer Just a darling little object

Just a darling little object to have around

which they do very well

While I have not been able to find out anything about him or her

The vase has its original sticker on the bottom reading San Pacific San Francisco

more pleasure at smaller cost than you ever thought possible

Hand-painted Round Wooden Trinket Box with Colorful Fish red lacquer Just a darling little objectI believe this wonderful vintage turned wood trinket box with hand painted fish on top is likely one of a kind; I have found no other like it, and the irregularity of the edge of the black paint makes me think it was made to please its maker rather than for sale. I think the fish is just fantastic, rendered in a pale green, gray, and a soft yellow, with orange and red details, all popping against a glossy black ground. The box measures 3 3 4" in