Zohiko, Kyoto, of elongated rectangular form, the cover with shaped sides, decorated in gold and silver on roiro ground with lines of plover above waves and rocks with three calligraphy syllables, the interior of the cover with fine matte silver ground with additional plover and additional calligraphy, underside with artisan's cartouche; Japanese wood box with interior of cover inscribed "Oku Hoso kyokai" (Broadcasting corporation gift) (L: 15 1/2 in.)PROVENANCE: Property from a Private Collection, New York NOTE: The Zohiko firm, one of the finest manufacturers of Japanese lacquer wares, has been in business over 350 years