A Japanese lacquered workbox, 19th century, the hinged cover inset with a tortoiseshell veneered panel, finely decorated with gilt lacquer in relief with cranes under a blossoming tree by a stream, the interior with a tray similarly decorated, 36cm wide 27cm deep 16cm high Condition report: Catch missing. Surface scratches, small chips and knocks to edges. Some lacquer missing. Tray with chips and scratches to sides and edges. Key missing.