Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The inrobuta (flush-fitting lid) with a kinji ground decorated in shades of gold takamaki-e, kirikane, and profuse mura-nashiji, with a basho (banana plant), with large furling leaves and a cluster of fruit to one side, the design continuing over all sides, beneath a kikumon appearing prominently on the lid, the interior of rich nashiji and the rims mounted with silver; unsigned. 19cm x 23.7cm x 28.7cm (7½in x 9¼in x 11¼in). (2).