This is a nice old Asian antique metal handled box (see photos). I do not know what the original use was (if you know let me know so I can update the listing). The item has a nice cast decoration of birds (see photos). The item is not marked by a maker (see photos). The item is Asian and it looks to be China Chinese in origin (see photos and decide the age, the origin and the maker). The item is very old and it looks to be made of Copper or Bronze. The item is sold in as found estate condition. The item has been polished by a former owner, it has some black inside the interior of the box, it has some finish losses, some scratches, some scuffs and some other signs of wear from age and handling (see photos and / or written description for the condition of this item). This item would be a nice item to add to your collection. Antique Old Asian Japanese Copper Bronze Metal Handled Yatate Brush Holder Ink Click images to enlarge Description Thank you for the interest in this item. __________________________________ We offer FREE Shipping on this item to a US Street address in the contiguous 48 US States (not including Alaska, Hawaii or PO Boxes). DESCRIPTION: This is a nice old Asian antique metal handled box (see photos). I believe it was for holding ink and paint brushes and is a Japanese Yatate (see photos). The item has a nice cast decoration of birds (see photos). The item is not marked by a maker (see photos). The item is Asian and it looks to be Japanese and it is from Japan in origin (see photos and decide the age, the origin and the maker). The item is very old and it looks to be made of Copper or Bronze. The item is sold in as found estate condition. The item has been polished by a former owner, it has some black inside the interior of the box, it has some finish losses, some scratches, some scuffs and some other signs of wear from age and handling (see photos and / or written description for the condition of this item). This item would be a nice item to add to your collection. ___________________________ This FREE shipping option is a $15.00 to $25.00 value savings to you for shipping on this item (see details below). This is a item ships for FREE in the USA to a street address in the contiguous 48 United States (NO PO Boxes, No Alaska and No Hawaii for Free Shipping). I can ship to these locations, but you must contact me to determine the charge for shipping. This listing includes FREE USA economy shipping from my choice of shippers. I use only the Global Shipping Program for International shipping. ____________________________ Please contact me for the costs to upgrade the shipping speed or carrier used and/or the costs of adding premium packing materials to your package before I ship the item. ____________________________ I sell vintage and antique items. All of the items I sell will have some wear from age, use and / or handling over time. I try to take many photographs of the items that I sell. Please view all the photographs in the listing and feel free to ask me any questions you may have about an item before you bid. If I notice anything in particular I will try to note it in the listing and / or take a picture for you to see. Thank you for your interest in my items. ______________________________________ View My Other Items For Sale Add me to your Favorite Sellers This item includes FREE USA Shipping to a street address (by our choice of carriers). No FREE shipping to PO Boxes, APO, Boxes, FPO Boxes, Alaska or Hawaii. Please contact us before bidding for shipping costs to these destinations. _________________________________ (description exceeds maximum possible length)