Vintage made in Hong Kong trinket box, grass-like decoration-whats it called?

[kyonasaskia]

Vintage made in Hong Kong trinket box, grass-like decoration-what's it called?

I thought I'd see if anyone's ever seen one of these. I'm sure they're common, but I do searches under "reed box", "grass box", etc. and come up with nothing like it. The bottom has a aged sort of patina, and is a kind of marbleized paper. I think the top is made of some sort of grass, but I can't be certain. Please let me know if you've seen one of these and what it's called, as well as the date. I'm guessing mid century, but possibly later. Thank you in advance!

 

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[DCMatt]

Try searching lacquer and wicker.

DCMatt

 

[Tigger]

google images of "Straw marquetry"

 

[diggummup]

google images of "Straw marquetry"

I agree, that is the technique used to decorate it. I would think 1970's or later.