Property of various owners STYLE OF OGATA KŌRINAn Inlaid Gold-Lacquer Writing Box and Matching Document Box Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Each decorated in gold takamaki-e , gold and red hiramaki-e, hirame inlays of shell and pewter against a nashiji ground, the suzuribako rectangular with rounded corners and a flush-fitting lid decorated with a bird in flowering camellia, the underside of the cover with plovers in flight above jakago (gabion baskets), reeds and rippling Rinpa-style waves, inscribed Kōrin and sealed Hōshuku , the interior fitted with a removable tray, rectangular ink stone and silver oval suiteki (water dropper) carved with a chrysanthemum; the bunko decorated with a hawk in a cherry tree, the underside of the lid with plovers and jakago and swirling waters (2) 1 1/2 x 9 x 9 3/4in (3.8 x 22.8 x 24.7cm) None