Heron-decorated sentoku box, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Resting on four feet, it is decorated in taka zogan of shibuichi and gold, with two ash herons in flight. On the lower left is engraved a signature, probably Keiten koku - 敬典刻 - "engraved by Keiten" (no guarantee on the first character). Under the box, a round Yuasa sei seal - 湯浅製. The inside of the box is silver-plated. 7.9 x 9.8 cm A few spots of oxidation.