A gold-lacquer box and cover in the form of a gunbai uchiwa (war fan)
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryDecorated in gold and slightly coloured takamaki-e with an all-over design of the full repertoire of the takaramono (precious objects) comprising makimono (handscroll) representing a cultured life or wisdom leading to good fortune, hoyaku (straight bracket handle in the form of a key) to the 'Storehouse of the Gods', tama (wish-granting jewel), fragmented hanabishi (flowery-diamond), kakuregusa (hat of invisibility), kakuremino (raincoat of invisibility), tsuchi (Daikoku's magic mallet), kinchaku (money pouches) and fundo (weights), the interior and underside of rich nashiji; unsigned. 4.1cm x 11.5cm (1 9/18in x 4?in). (2).