Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century The first set shakudo migaki-ji, each chased in katagiribori with a ho-o bird perched in a paulownia tree, the design continuing on to the reverse, each signed Aoyagi Yoshimitsu with a kao; the second set iron, circular, with large hitsuana and cloud-shaped cut-outs, inlaid in gold with scattered cherry blossoms, signed in gold inlay with a kao; each pair with a wood storage box. The smallest: 7.3cm (2 /8in); the largest: 8.2cm (3¼in). (6).