A shell-inlaid-lacquer square korobon (tray for incense burner)Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated in the centre with a diamond-shaped cartouche densely inlaid with cash pattern, foliate and geometric motifs surrounded by an outer rim of stylised buds.
2cm x 19.5cm x 19.5cm, and with wooden storage box (2).注脚The lid of storage box inscribed Raden korobon (Raden tray for incense burner), inside the lid inscribed Komonbishi no zu (Picture of repeated small patterns and diamond-shape), signed Heian [...]hiro saku with seal.