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A small red lacquer snuff bottle (part a) in a flattened circular shape. The high relief carving on both sides shows a landscape scene with two scholars. One side has both scholars with their arms folded (one scholar is holding a fan), and both turning away from each other. The other side has one scholar with his arms folded turning away from the other who appears to be entreating (?) to him. There is a stopper (part b) made of green jade stone. The wood stand (part c) has the shape of an oval, and has four legs.
Round, dark red tray with raised gold coloured edge. Design in centre of the tray is in gold and consists of a landscape scene with sails, trees, mountains, birds, and a pavilion. Marked "Japan" on the back in gold.
Ladle with a straight bamboo handle attached to a shallow lacquered bowl; bowl is red on the interior, while the exterior and back of the handle are black.
Red, lacquered, oval-shaped case known as inrō (印籠), with five fitted sections stacked vertically. A purple cord tied at the base is threaded through two channels on either side, holding the five parts together. The fibre cord extends above the top of the box, with the two ends tied together and held in place with a cylindrical green ojime and an amber-like netsuke (根付). Designs featuring insects and flowers are lacquered and inlaid, predominantly in gold and black on the exterior; the interior is speckled red-orange and gold. The amber-like netsuke has two black insects painted on it.
Circular box with a carved red lacquer exterior that has arabesque, chrysanthemums and peonies in relief, and consisting of a lid (part b), a base (part a) and a stand (part c). The top of the lid has an elaborate landscape and garden scene with human figures engaging in social activities. The edges have key patterned borders. The interior of the box and the bottom of the base are black laquer.
A red lacquer model temple (part a) with a roof (part b). The temple (part a) has three sides closed with glass and one shaped arch opening surrounded by a fence along both sides which leave an opening in front of the shaped arch opening and on its opposite side. The roof (part b) tapers upward along all four sides to a smaller square top at the centre. There is a bronze bell at each of the four corners of the roof (part b).
Miniature clothing rack (part b) and shelf cabinet (zushidana; 厨子棚) (part a). Gold circular designs on dark brown wood; brass-bound edges decorate both pieces. The shelving cabinet has three levels below the table top: an open shelf, above middle and lower levels that both have open and closed door sections, on opposite sides. The doors on the middle level have a human figure decoration on the inside. Doors on the lower level have an animal decoration on the inside. The sides have circular cut-outs. The clothing rack (part b) has three horizontal bars, one at the top, which extends past the side bars; one in the middle, and the lower piece which is part of the base that has curved feet at each end.
Writing desk (part a) and storage boxes (parts b-m). Writing desk has a long flat rectangular surface which flares upward and outward at each end, and two legs. Each box has gold circular designs on dark brown with orange tassels dangling from a metal ring at either sides. Each box has a tray inside and a lid on top. The boxes fit together as follows: parts b, f and g together; parts c, h, and i together; parts, d, j, and k together; and parts e, l, and m together.
Folding paper hand fan with black lacquered bamboo ribs. Both sides of the fan are painted a solid, metallic gold colour with burnished effects around the edges and folds. Two red and white tassels on a long, knotted orange cord are attached to the base of the fan.
Rounded paper hand fan with a black lacquered wooden handle with a length of orange cord tied through a hole at one end. An image painted on one side depicts a blue monster-like figure kneeling on or riding a grey swirl-shaped figure. Edges are trimmed with silver. Backside is plain.