A black-lacquer rectangular tray By a member of the Yamamoto Shunsho family, probably Edo period (1615-1868), early/mid 19th century Lacquered in gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and togidashi maki-e with highlights of kirikane with a ferryman attempting to pole a pilgrim passenger on board a boat between several other moored boats during a sudden torrential storm; signed on the underside in silver lacquer low relief Shunsho with a red seal; with a wood storage box inscribed on the lid Suzuributa (A writing box cover functioning as a food serving tray). 3.2cm x 26.3cm x 24cm (1¼in x 10 3/8in x 9½in). (2).