Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art Lacquerware Black Floral Butterfly Design Bento/ Trinket Box 3 Trays Japan 

The box is square--approximately 7 3/4" x 7 3/4".

The trays are red lacquer on the inside.

In good condition.  Some minor scuffs/ scratches.

Comes with the original description paper--see photos.  

"...chrysanthemums and butterflies intermingle with autumn leaves and grasses in a design adapted from an embroidered seventeenth-century Japanese No robe of gold leaf and satin."

It makes a lovely box for jewelry or other trinkets on your dresser.  Can be used individually or stacked.

'Made in Japan'  'MMA'  is on the bottom of the box.