This is a Japanese Cloisonne Box which I thought was really pretty. This is my sister's and she keeps her little earings in it - very useful. I love the dragons which are all round the sides and on the lid.
Many thanks for the lovely comments on my Dragonfly and Cobweb pics - I am very grateful for the time you give looking and commenting on my shots - you are the best!!
@pixiemac Just checked with my sister - the expert. It is enamel. They put brass wire on to make the shapes and then fill in with different coloured enamel. Very delicate. The box is metal so it's quite heavy for something so small.