re: Box Swap 2023. The mysterious Geisha

Really well done Grass hopper You really have got to grips with your own unique 'lacquering' technique. The depth of colour, and fine painted detail is looking excellent.  I particularly like the internals - the trays, small boxes and the detail on all of them is exceptional.  Most of us spend the majority of the time on a box doing the joinery and sanding, before applying a 'simple' finish.  I'm guessing you now spend way more time on the finishing/painting than the making!  Two different Japanese masters would usually do what you have done with this box.  Love it!