Edo period (1615-1868), 17th/18th century The inrobuta (flush-fitting) cover applied in high relief of gold with a pair of birds of prey, standing opposite each other, the sides of the box similarly decorated with eight horin (dharmic wheels), all reserved on a fragmented rinzu (textile-weave)-patterned ground, two horin on each side of the box attached with a loose ring handle, unsigned; with a black-lacquered wood storage box. 11cm x 42cm x 12cm (4 5/8in x 16¼in x 4¾in); weight: 4300g. (3).