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Japanese metal box with dragon and writing

by John
(Great Britain)

Hi there, Im looking to aquire some help with this metal box. Does anyone know what it is or what it says on the either box lids? Cheers John

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Japanese metal box with dragon and writing

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Oct 19, 2011
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by: peter

The auspicious characters on the box are (in Chinese) Shou and Fu, meaning longevity and good fortune.
Can't tell you more about such metal items.

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