A Japanese Suzuribako, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, of rectangular form with rounded corners, dense nashiji ground with decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e of kiku (chrysanthemums) in bloom and kuzu vines amongst a meandering stream and rocks with kirikane highlights (some losses), rims of silver, the interior of the lid with a group of dwellings alongside a river and island in the foreground and group of pines., the base fitted with a frame for the suzuri (ink stone), rims of silver, ink-stone signed Nakamura Iwami Takatsugu with a kao (cursive monogram), impressive silver mizu-ire (water-dropper) in the form of a book with turned pages. Also featuring a set of writing implements including two brushes (not original), a knife, an ink stick holder and a pick all decorated with nashiji, scrolling grasses and silver metalwork fittings, 24 x 22 x 4.5 cm