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Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box
Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box
Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box
Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box
Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box
Wafu Works

Taisho Roman Moga Trinket Box

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This small  silk covered cardboard  trinket box is a  charming example of the  Art Deco inspired Taisho Roman  (Taisho era, 1912- 1926 Romanticism) aesthetic.  It measures approx  10.5 x 6 x 3 cm and is in  surprisingly good condition for its age -  there is some discolouration on the inside of the lid and on the  paper flowers, very tiny holes in the silk, and small marks on the face.  The lid isn't fitted and sits loosely on the box. 

For  many in the rapidly growing middle-class in Japan the 1920's and early 30's was a brief period of liberalism before the  militarism of the late 30's.  Moga ('modern girls') like the young lady on this box were inspired by European  Art Deco and flapper fashions.   This is a rare delight!  Dates from 1920s/early 30's 

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