Snowflake-Patterned Hinged Porcelain Ornament Box

This item is a decorative hinged trinket box designed as a Christmas ornament, featuring a top-heavy, tapered teardrop or 'spinning top' silhouette. The body is constructed from porcelain or ceramic, finished in a semi-matte metallic champagne-gold glaze. It is accented with white stenciled or hand-painted snowflake motifs of varying sizes distributed across the upper and lower halves. The ornament is bisected by a silver-toned metal mounting consisting of a beaded rim and a functional rear hinge. This metal band serves as the closure mechanism, likely secured by a small frontal clasp. At the narrow base, there is a silver cap where a golden hanging cord is attached, indicating its dual purpose as a storage vessel and a holiday decoration. The craftsmanship reflects contemporary mass-market giftware, often produced in the late 20th to early 21st century. The surface appears to be in good condition with no visible cracks or chips, though there is a Slight circular highlight on the upper portion reflecting local lighting. The tapered design is elegant and suggests a style influenced by mid-century modern ornament shapes updated with traditional winter iconography.