Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century
The inner section partially gilded stippled silver, comprising two cases and a cover, the outer saya of shakudō and gold, of lenticular plan with applied himotōshi (cord runners), boldly chiseled on each side as a dragon in clouds and pierced to reveal the inner section; with a silk cord and a coral ojime (bead) and netsuke each in the form of a natural coral branch, unsigned; with an unassociated wood storage box
2 3/4in (7cm) high
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century
The inner section partially gilded stippled silver, comprising two cases and a cover, the outer saya of shakudō and gold, of lenticular plan with applied himotōshi (cord runners), boldly chiseled on each side as a dragon in clouds and pierced to reveal the inner section; with a silk cord and a coral ojime (bead) and netsuke each in the form of a natural coral branch, unsigned; with an unassociated wood storage box
2 3/4in (7cm) high
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