This is a Hard-To-Find, VINTAGE, Hand-Crafted “Small Round Flower Swirling Leaves Motif Hand Carved Soapstone Storage Stash Jewelry Trinket Ring Vanity Table Box" handmade in India in the mid-1930s. My neighbor’s grandparents were British and her grandfather was stationed in India from 1932-1937; her grandmother purchased this box while they were living there. Handed down to your mother in 1952 and to her in 1975, she is getting ready to move and MUST downsize. In EXCELLENT, Age Appropriate Condition with NO cracks, breaks or other damage, the inside needs to be gently cleaned as there appears to be a waxy substance inside; it comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home. With a diameter of approximately 1 1/2 inches, it stands approximately 1 1/2 inches tall and the domed lid fits securely; it is not Marked or Signed". This LOVELY Hand Carved Marbleized Soapstone Box has natural shades of Green Brown. Carved from a high quality piece of India mined Soapstone, the top of the lid is hand carved with a blooming Flower design that covers the entire dome. Carved leaves swirl around the base providing the perfect soft accent to the deeply carved, textured flower that adorns the top. Due to the painstaking nature of this art form and the natural materials used, each item is UNIQUE. It took an artisan with expertise to create this eco-friendly, creative, beauty that was crafted with perfection and dedication to become a rest home for your secrets or special jewelry. The single blooming flower carved into the top is highly textured with deep hand-bored holes and scalloped petals. With a beautiful leafy design floral pattern around the circumference of the base, this piece has a style that will catch the eye of all who see it; the excellent craftsmanship is evident upon first glance. With hand carving around both the lid and body, this Box is GORGEOUS and HANDSOMELY detailed. This trinket box, with its intricately carved design is a beautiful example of Soapstone craftsmanship. Whether it sits on your mantle, a shelf or table for all to see or is stowed away in a box of treasures or for your personal pleasure on your vanity or dresser, this box is the perfect way to tell someone you treasure them.