Japanese 19th century export ware inlaid lacquer writing compendium, with twin handles and telescopic compartment featuring two drawers above two small doors flanked by six smaller drawers, above two fold out doors opening to reveal a writing slope above one large drawer, the whole decorated with mother of pearl inlaid flowers, birds and foliage, with gilt accents and brass hardware, a/f, height 40 cm, width 34 cm, depth 31 cm