A fan-shaped lacquer kôgô (incense box), Japan, Meiji period, with shells, seaweeds and geometric patterns decor,15 cm long 

A fan-shaped lacquer kôgô (incense box), Japan, Meiji period, with shells, seaweeds and geometric patterns decor,15 cm long 

Overall wear to the surface
Some surface scratches
Some cracks
Some small chips
One area to one corner is of another gold colour
One side of the cover possibly restored