Interior and bottom is lacquered black. Sides are brown varnished. The exterior is plain with two openings on the sides for handles. Unmarked. (2005-02-18: Rectangular insert with circular cut-out sits in one end of tray)

Kettle (a) with brown stained and lacquered sides, black top and handle and red lacquered lid with metal knob. Red lacquer inside; has three legs.

Plain dark brown and black, unmarked; legs are flared and have rounded bottom edges such that weight only rests on the centre.

Two plain black bowls with feet, one larger than the other.

Plain black lacquered bowl with a matching cover.

Plain rectangular shape with brass hinges, clasp, edging and small pieces for decoration. Sides are carved with sailboats and mountains. Lid is lined with paper.

Mask depicting red face with squinted eyes, large bulbous nose, dimples in chin, red lips and slightly open mouth showing two teeth; chin is made to look as though it is a separate piece that is attached with black rope at either side; carved lines across forehead and around cheeks. String attached to back of mask through two holes on sides. Cloth base built up with lacquer, which is later carved and polished.

Rectangular segment of bamboo cane with two upwardly curing edges. Exterior of cane is natural in colour while the interior has been stained red and given a glossy, lacquer-like coating.

Sake container (a) in the shape of a cylinder that tapers towards the bottom with two flaring arms at the top that are joined with a crossbar for a handle. A tapered stopper (b), fits into a hole near the edge of the top. Bands of twisted bamboo, two near the top, and five of differing widths at the bottom, hold the staves of wood together. Stained reddish-brown overall with a Japanese character inside a circle painted on the outside of each arm, and Japanese characters painted around the centre of the base.

Oval shaped tray with carved floral design in relief. Red lacquer finish on top and sides; bottom in black. Two seal-like marks in red.