A pair of Shakudo Buttons Meiji period, late 19th century Within a fitted wooden box, the shakudo ground with overlay work in silver, shibuichi,and with gold inlay featuring scenes of daily life, 2.2 cm wide. Note: fine work characteristic of the objects produced for the Western market by traditional sword furniture craftsmen after the banning of swords with the Edict of Haitorei in 1876; together with a silver and mixed metal box, featuring the takaramono (treasured objects) - daikoku's mallet, signed Goto, 3.5 cm hig