Circular Brass Trinket Box with Floral Enamel Lid - 1950s

Circular brass trinket box with a lid decorated in polychrome enamel, representative of mid-20th-century vanity objects.

History: During the 1950s and 1960s, these types of brass boxes with enameled lids were widely distributed export items, primarily from specialized workshops in Asia that adapted traditional floral motifs for the international market. They were originally used as containers for cosmetic powders or small jewelry on ladies' dressing tables.

Details:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique: Enameling on brass
- Size: Diameter 12 cm (4.72 inches), Height 5 cm (1.97 inches)
- Weight: 220 g (0.48 lb)
- Material: Brass, Enamel
- Condition: The brass body presents a deep natural patina and visible signs of oxidation. The enamel lid shows a chrysanthemum pattern with slight surface imperfections and a small chip on the outer rim.

Value: Object of interest for collectors of vintage vanity accessories or for interior decoration projects with mid-century aesthetics.