The front and back sides are made of mother-of-pearl, which gives it a beautiful iridescent shine depending on how the light hits it.
The initials are carefully stamped on the surface.
With a mouth that can be opened by pressing it like a button,
The inside has carefully woven silk partitions and metal fittings like a hidden door, and I imagine that it was used to store even more important items.
It is a very delicate and beautiful piece that will take your breath away, typical of French antiques.
