Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century Constructed in two separated and movable sections, entirely gold-lacquered with a rat seated and nibbling the top end of an elongated daikon, the leafy stalk rendered with details in gold kirikane, unsigned; with a red-lacquered wood storage box inscribed on the cover Daikon kogo (Incense box in the shape of daikon). 5.1cm x 19.2cm (2in x 7½in). (3).