Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe first a young boy affixed to a burlwood base, carrying over his shoulder a basket containing eels, one escaping, unsigned, 19cm x 12.5cm (7?in x 4 7/8in); the second Urashima Taro borne across turbulent waters on the back of a giant turtle, carrying under one arm the tamatebako (treasure casket), signed on the side in tensho script characters (unread) within an oval reserve, 11cm x 23.5cm x 16cm (4 3/8in x 9?in x 6?in). (2).