Antique cloisonné gazelle tobacco box - Kyoto, Japan

Antique heavy cloisonné tobacco or trinket box with a gazelle in the center surrounded by flowers and a white jagged boarder. Little blue birds and flower circles around the boarder. We are dating this to 1900s but may be much older. Marked Kyoto - made in Japan on inside center.  

SIZE 5 1/2" wide x 4" deep x 1 3/4" tall

CONDITION Very Good.  A few little pits on top and a small amount of verdigris on inside.  Please look closely at all pictures.   

This is a pre-owned item. It has been used and loved and it has a history. Every attempt is made to describe it accurately, please examine photos carefully.