Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border

Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternating light blue and red square sections with perforations in center of each, on dark blue enamel ground an etched zig-zag design resembling sunrays radiates outwards from circle, square central reserve bordered on top and bottom by pink-beige strips with etched curly lines at each end, the center of each featuring light blue and yellow semi-circles with sawtoothed etched borders, outermost border comprised of alternating light and dark blue bands punctuated by tear drop motifs in yellow and red enamel, each of which has single perforation at their center; sides and reverse have gold wash on surface. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.