Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The circular silver box with inrobuta (flush-fitting lid), chiseled partially in openwork and decorated in gold and shibuichi with a mass of cherry blossoms, overlaid with two overlapping squares mimicking shikishi (poem papers), one with maple leaves on water and the other with two birds and flowers under the moon, signed with chiseled characters Yosai and sealed Yo, and on the underside Masayuki koku 3 3/4in (9.5cm) diameter