Kiseruzutsu, musozutsu pipe case, Japan, late Edo period, 19th century In lacquered wood with roiro background, decorated in nashiji, hirame, hiramaki-e and takamaki-e in gold, silver and bengara with an eagle on a rock above foaming waves. Bears a Seikai gold lacquered inscription "mer calme" ("calm sea"). Closed length: 22 cm