Vintage Japanese music box in black lacquered wood, richly decorated with Japanese‑inspired landscapes. The articulated structure with doors and glass windows gives the piece a strong theatrical presence, making it a highly decorative and collectible vintage music box.
The music box is fully functional. The melody, inspired by traditional oriental tunes, accompanies the movement of the central ballerina. There is also a switch that activates decorative lights placed beneath the ballerina, which alternate in sync with the music to create an evocative visual effect. The batteries required for the lighting and the key for locking the jewelry compartments are not included.
The interior is lined with velvet, which has shown signs of wear over time; to soften the visual impact, the worn areas have been painted with a complementary color, an intervention clearly visible in the photographs. Signs of age‑related wear are also present on the wooden, metal, and glass components, along with some restoration work. These elements do not affect the functionality of the music box but testify to its authenticity and history, making it an ideal piece for collectors of Japanese music boxes, ballerina music boxes, and large oriental vintage carillons.
Note: measurements are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the point of measurement.
