Japan, late 19th century Rectangular lacquered wood tray, the central scene in gold maki-e lacquer depicting two ducks swimming in front of a small prunus in bloom on a black lacquer background, framed by a frieze of tsuishu (carved red lacquer) greciques, and a tsuishu border with chrysanthemum flower motifs. Worn H. 27.4 cm- L. 42.6 cm Three prints on crepe paper by Kunisada II, mounted in a triptych. H. 25 cm- W. 54 cm Glued, worn.