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I need opinion what purpose has this japanese silver box with unusual form, whose is this coat of arms and who was the maker. Measurements of box are: 6,3 x 5,2 cm

These marks are teetering on the edge of visibility. Can retake as close-ups?

Bill H.

The mar is nit sharp enough and I can not make better photographs. I have intensive sought this box in Internet and I find similar objects.It could be candy bonbonniere box which was presented as a gift. For me is interesting to whom belongs golden coat of arms. Maybee you n ow that?

The lid of the box has a "Kiku Mon" or "Chrysanthemum Crest", featuring three chrysanthemum blooms around the edge and another flower in the center, which I can't identify. According to one website I came across, there are more than 150 "Mon" (family crests) featuring the "Kiku" in various configurations. Unless someone has a better idea, sounds like something that you'll just have to search to web "one-by-one" to find the name.

Good luck,

Bill H.

Thank you. I have tried to find out who belong this mon but it id not so easy.

You have inspired me to another search. I( find out that it could be mon of Asano clan

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