A LACQUER DOCUMENT BOX (RYOSHIBAKO). Japan, 19th c. 30 Χ 36.5 Χ 16.5 cm. A magnificent peacock surrounded by peonies in front of a waterfall in hira- and takamakie, aogai (mother-of-pearl) inlays and kirikane adorns the cover, at the inside a pair of resting cranes between pine trees, peacock and eagle feathers on the sides. With inner tray. Slight signs of age and wear. ------------------------------------------------- CASTLE FOR DOCUMENTS (RYOSHIBAKO). Japan, 19th century. 30 Χ 36.5 Χ 16.5 cm. Lacquer box with inner insert. A magnificent peacock on a rock surrounded by pδonien in front of a waterfall in hira- and takamakie and inlays of aogai (mother-of-pearl) and kirikane decorates the lid of the stόlp, the inside with a pair of resting cranes between pine trees, peacock and eagle feathers on the sides. Slight signs of age and wear.