A Miniature Writing Box (Suzuribabo), Document Box (Ryoshibako) and Writing Table (Bundai)

A Miniature Writing Box (Suzuribabo), Document Box (Ryoshibako) and Writing Table (Bundai)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The set designed in gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, gold foil and nashiji and hirame embellishments with a stream flowing through hills with blossoming cherry trees and pine trees and a temple in the distance, the writing table fitted with silver hardware, the writing box with removable trays, inkstone and writing implements (inkstick holder, water dropper, brush case, paper knife holder); interiors of both boxes nashiji; rims silver
Writing box 2 x 1¾ x 3/8in. (5.1 x 4.4 x 1.3cm.); document box 3¼ x 2¾ x 1 3/8in. (8.3 x 7 x 3.4cm.); writing table 2 7/8 x 4¾ x 1in. (7.3 x 12.1 x 2.5cm.) (3)