This is a very unusual celluloid powder compact  from Japan and dates to the Taisho era (1920's). It not only has a hand painted Torii Gate on the lid but depicts one of the most famous, the 'floating' Itsukushima Shrine, and a veritable symbol of Japan. This  powder compact is in excellent condition with no cracks, damage or repair and has its original transparent celluloid liner which is pierced to allow the powder to coat the puff (missing). The liner's holes are in a pleasing pattern resembling the shape of a Japanese heraldic Mon design and as such, the whole piece exudes a Japanese Aesthetic. It will appeal to all collectors of compacts, vanity items, Japanese design and bakelite/ celluloid and measures 6 cm in diameter by 1.5 cm high. Please email me with any questions and do check out my other listings. Thank you for looking.

PLEASE NOTE - I post to all European Union countries and to most worldwide destinations using the Royal Mail International Tracked Service. The International P&P charge for this listing is based on destinations OUTSIDE the European Union (e.g. USA, Canada  Australia, Asia etc). As Royal Mail charges to destinations WITHIN the EU are lower, I offer a P&P DISCOUNT to all European Union destinations. 

I can also usually offer a P&P DISCOUNT to ANY DESTINATION for multiple purchase