re: Incense Box

Thank you, Martin
Yes, that is the original I copied.
The link to your Pinterest page doesnt work.  Perhaps you might try again?  Using the Link icon and pasting in the URL.

On the original, the thickness of the stock is very thin, maybe 3mm.  I made the box using the same thickness stock and the scrolled front and back both warped on me, inward.  So I had to make it again, and used 5mm instead, and put the divider in there to insure there was no warping.

The ebony registers are only 2-3mm deep (into the base), and I made them that way specifically for the issue you pointed out; thinking they wouldnt interfere (too much) with what is in the boxes.  Also, those were added after all the many layers of lacquering was done, adhered with a generous amount of CA glue - and this way they fit perfectly, snug, but not too tight.  

I have some comments about your comments - but I am tired now.  will pick it up tomorrow.