Looking to identify this box

Hello I bought this box in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s about 12.5” wide by 10” deep and 7” high. The surface material could be celluloid. I’m interesting in knowing who made it and the general history, and a ballpark area for its value.

thank you!

 

I don't see old. I do see Asian. Would/could you post a photograph of the inside?

Debra

 

What did the person who sold it to you tell you about it?

 

It looks like it might be a lacquered box by La Belle. Compare with these:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...leDesc=0&_odkw=La+Belle+painted+box&_osacat=0

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/la-belle-art-deco-lacquer-box-woman-1733850122

 

what do the words say ?
looks like a comment on the underclass rising up to overthrow the excesses of the rich......

 

Certainly looks very Chinese revolutionary, with those red scarves and bullet belts.

 

Yeah, something about revolutionary forces vs. the decadence of the bourgeoise.

Debora

 

Bandoliers

 

Nothing, it was just a random curio store

 

Hi sorry I’m late replying. Pretty nondescript inside.

 

Codos eos pesos duros

I tried searching for a translation with no luck

 

Nonsense "Elbows xxx Hard Weights" in Spanish.

Debora

 

Modern decorative box.

Debora

 

elbows and hard weights....??

maybe a slogan referring to the struggle ahead of them...?

 

Thank you everyone, I appreciate your helpful responses