Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century The first, a classic Higo example of the plum design, the undulating rim formed as a loop of branches; the second, an oval Kyo-sukashi example with a stalk of bamboo, the hitsu-ana formed as a chrysanthemum blossom, and trailing wisteria, the rim fitted with a shakudo fukurin The first with a wood tomobako storage box 3 1/2in (9cm); 3 3/8in (8.6cm) high