Late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912), of octagonal shape, black lacquer with ornate inlaid of mother of pearl throughout in floral designs, two side handles, front has a metal longevity symbol above the bat shaped lock, the top is decorated with deer in a bamboo grove, has key.

11.25 in.

A great deal of loss to mother of pearl inlay; chipping and losses to all rims and edges; a horizontal crack across the lower edge of the cover.