Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Comprising one tebako (cosmetic box) and three miniature boxes, each executed in gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and e-nashji, the tebako decorated with an all-over design of sprays of stylised fern scattered over the mura-nashiji ground, 7.8cm x 15.6cm x 12.5cm (3in x 6 1/8in x 4 7/8in); the second of rectangular rounded form, three different-sized fans enclosing assorted designs, with details inlaid in shell, 3.3cm x 5.7cm x 8.3cm (1¼in x 2¼in x 3¼in); the third and fourth of square form, one decorated with pine and mountains, 2.5cm x 7.3cm x 5.8cm (1in x 2 5/8in x 2¼in); the other embellished with a bridge spanning a river, a willow tree with its branches overhanging at either end, alluding to the famous bridge over the Uji River, 2.2cm x 7.3cm x 5.7cm (13/16in x 2 7/8in x 2¼in); all unsigned; with an inscribed wood storage box. (9).