Nacon Cameo Compact — Hand-Carved Custom Piece (Showa era, circa 1960s–1970s)

This Nacon cameo compact, hand-carved with a graceful female profile and set into a metal body with silver-tone accents, is a whisper of bespoke artistry from mid-Shōwa Japan. Not merely ornamental, the cameo and accompanying wooden box—inscribed by its craftsman—speak of a time when even personal accessories bore the trace of individual hands and aesthetic intent beyond mass production.

Details

• Era: Showa era, circa 1960s–1970s
• Maker / Brand: Nacon (ナコン)
• Technique / Materials: Hand-carved cameo relief mounted on metal, silver-tone accents
• Motif: Graceful female profile
• Accompaniment: Original craftsman-inscribed wooden box

Curated by je et nous — Nara, Japan. Part of the je et nous Compact Collection, showcasing the artistry and beauty of Showa-era craftsmanship.