Elegance Deluxe vintage compact with a bold red dome and tortoiseshell-style resin accents, Showa era (1960s–1970s).

This Elegance Deluxe compact features a striking domed cover in a tortoiseshell-style red enamel design. Its bold curves and lustrous surface capture the glamour of the Showa era, when cosmetics were not only functional but also objects of style and display. The compact’s sculptural form reveals how mid-century Japanese makers embraced modern aesthetics while preserving an attention to refined detail.

Details

  • Era: Showa era, circa 1960s–1970s
  • Maker / Brand: Elegance Deluxe
  • Technique / Materials: Domed enamel finish in tortoiseshell-style red
  • Features: Distinctive dome shape, iconic of mid-Showa design trends

Curated by Kayo Setsuda

Je et Nous Annex — Nara, Japan.

A cultural archive of Showa-era Japanese crafts and beauty.