A large lacquer document box and cover (bunko)


Meiji PeriodFinely decorated in high relief with large peony blooms issuing from pierced rockwork, the sides with butterflies amongst scattered flowers and foliage on a nashiji ground, the cover interior with birds in flight before a riverside pavilion, amongst pine, bamboo and prunus, the tray with flowering peony, magnolia and prunus blossom.16cm high (6.1/4in) x 30.5cm wide (12in) x 39cm long (15.3/8in) (3).