Diamond Shaped Antique Wooden Frame with Inlay Details pyrography sign I have learned that boxes

I have learned that boxes like this were made to house Mahjong sets

Paris France and in great vintage condition

and the painting perfectly preserved) but for a thin split in the wood on the bottom--visible only when opened or turned upside down

I believe the head is birch and the body teak

and as jumping off points for more  improvisatory creative play

Diamond Shaped Antique Wooden Frame with Inlay Details pyrography sign I have learned that boxesJust a sweet little antique handmade frame, perfectly imperfect, with an interesting shape and wonderful scalloped edges. There is a tiny hole near the top for stringing a thread through to hang it, or I think it could also make a pretty terrific little hand mirror. There is no inset on the back, so a picture or mirror would need to be adhered directly to the frame. There are some scattered small dark spots on the wood and a couple of hairline splits