Trinket Box Rococo Style Metal Gold Tone Made In Japan Floral Jewelry Ring Vtg

Trinket Box Rococo Style Metal Gold Tone Made In Japan Floral Jewelry Ring Vtg

Beautiful and heavy for its size
Measures 3" long x 2.25" wide x 1.75" tall when closed

Made from cast metal I believe
Embossed ornate rose and flower pattern
Four metal feet and hinged lid
Interior is lined with bright red soft fabric
Japan stamped on bottom

These were made in the 1960s for the export market

Rococo, also known as Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and dramatic style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding and white and pastel colors

The Rococo style began in France in the 1730s as a reaction against the more formal and geometric Louis XIV style. It soon spread to other parts of Europe, particularly northern Italy, Austria, southern Germany, Central Europe and Russia.

Although originally a secular style primarily used for interiors of private residences, the Rococo had a spiritual aspect to it which led to its widespread