MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY), SEALED GURAKUAN AND YOSHITOYO (FUJII YOSHITOYO)

In Chinese mythology, the depiction of a monkey and horse conveys the message "may you immediately be conferred the rank of marquis" or "may you immediately be appointed to a high-ranking position." This motif would have been used to confer good wishes to those hoping to advance quickly into officialdom.