Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century Decorated in predominantly gold takamaki-e, kirikane mosiac and e-nashiji with details inlaid in shell, on the bevelled-edged inrobuta (flush-fitting) cover a waterfall in the upper right corner cascading down a pine-clad cliff, pine and maple trees bending over wave-lashed rocks in the foreground, the design of waves crashing against rocks extending over the sides, the inside of the cover similarly lacquered with a spring scene of thatched dwellings nestled beneath spreading pine on the shores of a meandering stream rendered in tsukegaki (raised lines of sprinkled gold), flowering cherry trees in bloom among the rolling hills of Yoshino in the distance, the inside of the box and underside of rich nashiji, unsigned; the rims of silver with a lacquered wood storage box inscribed Shunju maki-e on-ryoshi (Document [box] with design of scenes of spring and autumn). 16cm x 35.7cm x 43.1cm (6¼in x 14in x 17in). (3).