Japanese mixed metal box, hammered copper with textured patina, the lid with central inset brass or bronze phoenix decoration and applied textured metal mounts at sides and corners, together with a rectangular hammered copper undertray with rippled border and applied brass or bronze small floral-decorated fittings. Tray signed on underside. Box measures 2 3/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D. Tray measures 1/2" H x 12" W x 8" D. Provenance private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Both pieces overall very good condition with expected wear to bases. Top with two slight areas of pitting, lower right corner. Both pieces early 20th century.