Rare N.K Fairbank Lard 1880s Trade Card antique merits I believe the animal depicted

I believe the animal depicted on the lid of this beautiful presumed Japanese lacquer box is a Shi-shi or Shisa dog-- a creature resembling a cross between a lion and a dog that derives from Okinawan mythology and is perceived to be a ward protecting from evils

but they do easily screw out should one want to rid this piece of function

Very good overall condition

It also allows for full exposure of the gorgeous

they have often been used by museums and universities as teaching tools

Rare N.K Fairbank Lard 1880s Trade Card antique merits I believe the animal depictedReally a fun one, and while I have found some other (quite collectible) Fairbank Lard trade cards online, I have not found a match of this one, which dates to the 1880s, and features a pretty charming angel winged piggy declaring: "I want to be an angel, although to die is hard, but oh the bliss, to think of this, I'll make good Fairbank Lard."!!! 4 3 8" x 3". A little tearing along the right edge but otherwise very good condition. Blank back.