A Japanese lacquer box, Meiji period, of rounded rectangular form, the hinged lid decorated with twelve small rectangular panels of flowers, leafage, trees and landscapes in gilt, black, iron red and fine wire, the front sides and back with gilt scrolling leafage, the interior of the lid in orange speckle lacquer, 22cm h; 35 x 29cm, a contemporary papier mache pen box with hinged lid and a japanned octagonal biscuit tin The lid showing signs of wear, abrasions, chips, scratches, a lock missing and key plate with faults, other general wear, scratches, abrasions and bruises, chips to lacquer at base