Shibata Zeshin, Ryoshibako Praying Mantis Under The Moon

This is a canonical theme:
秋草に月 (akikusa ni tsuki)
"autumn grasses under the moon"

A major Japanese lacquer artist, Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) is considered one of the greatest masters of the late Edo and early Meiji eras. Trained in the classical maki-e tradition, he distinguished himself through a profoundly innovative approach, combining ancestral techniques and painterly research.
His work is characterized by great freedom of composition, subtle use of emptiness and exceptional mastery of material effects.
Zeshin notably developed original treatments of lacquer, sometimes imitating other materials or creating atmospheric surfaces of great modernity. His subjects are pure and poetic, often inspired by nature and the seasons, where each element contributes to a refined visual balance.

On the surface as well as on the back of the ryoshibako there are micro-scratches due to handling, laying on surfaces, everyday use visible on photo