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The fluttering butterflies on the interior of the box are highly detailed and well executed, dramatically contrasting to the more stylized and simple imagery of the exterior. On opening the box the design would have been an exciting surprise with the intricate detailing and realism of the images replicating real butterflies. Symbolically the butterfly is representative of ‘xi-hu-mianmian’ (continuous wealth) in China and Japan as well as being a seasonal motif. 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