Satisfying, Sculptural Old Tramp Art Coin Bank 1920s lacquer box --but I believe this is

--but I believe this is a Japanese Temari ball

most letters several times over written in different colors of crayon

so am not sure how much traction it gained as among optometrists--though with its terrific mix of text and patterns and color it seems like it would have made for pretty engaging visits

and it may be too

this piece feels at once modern and rustic

Satisfying, Sculptural Old Tramp Art Coin Bank 1920s lacquer box --but I believe this isI really like the geometrical form of this old tramp art bank, which feels bold for the lack of chip carving to the stacked layers, and very concerted, like a piece of architecture. It also feels rather as if those stacked sides were made to create a sort of protective armor around the coins stored inside! A satisfying object with a great old crusty surface, which will also tip up to stand at a 45 degree angle. It appears one could open it by removing