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CATALOGUE

OF THE

COLLECTION

OF

JAPANESE WORKS OF ART

OF

Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart

Library of
Chas. J. Morse,

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PLATE I.
LACQUER.
Front of Hitsu (Chest), No. Iiio. See pages 49 and 84, and Plate No. XXXIX.

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CATALOGUE "''°'

OF THE

COLLECTION

OF

Japanese Works of Art

FORMED

BETWEEN THE YEARS 1869 AND 1894.

BY

SIR TREVOR LAWRENCE, Bart
iti
FELLOW OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF LONDON.

EDITED BY

MARCUS B. HUISH

XoiiJ)on
PRIVATELY PRINTED
1895

PRINTED BY
HAZELL, -WATSON, AND VINEY, LD.
LONDON AND AYLESBURY.

PREFACE.
DURING recent years Japanese Art has grown so rapidly in favour
and appreciation in Western countries, that there seems to be a
danger lest its finer creations and more subtle characteristics should be
lost sight of amid an ever-increasing flood of commercial productions.
Japanese workmen are beyond question deft of hand, and modern enamels,
carvings, silverwork, embroideries, etc., of the better class, have considerable
merits. But, like all imitations and reproductions, they rarely catch the
true spirit of the old work, which was fostered in early days by the rulers
of the country, temporal and spiritual, just as the art work of the
Renaissance in Europe was produced under the patronage of Sovereigns,
Popes, Princes, and Potentates. The abundance of modern -Japanese;' Art,
much of it cleverly imitative ot the old, has made many lovers of the
latter anxious to have catalogues of their collections, as a record "of
what had been in the main collected before the former became the
fashion.

vi Preface.
One of the charms of the art of Japan is the extent to which it
illustrates the religion, myths, and legends, the history, life, and productions
of the country. The advantages of a catalogue under such circumstances
are obvious, and in the following pages such explanations as the objects
required have been given in many places. Of the art itself it is impossible,
as I think, to speak too favourably, especially of the lacquer, carvings,
and metal work. The ingenious and humorous fancy, the happy adaptation
of means and materials to an end, the variety, delicacy, and finish, and,
lastly, the self-restraint and repose, make Japanese Art a never-ending
pleasure. In my estimation lacquer holds the highest place ; and nowhere
has the world of art produced anything resembling this, which has been,
and still is, an art product unique and peculiar to Japan. Examples of
Chinese lacquer, and French imitations of it, are often seen, but they will not
compare with even a moderate specimen of Japanese work. Mr. Gilbertson,
who has made the subject his own, and whose authority stands deservedly
high, states in his introduction to the "Lacquer" section of the recent
E.xhibition of the Burlington Fine Arts' Club, that the earliest authenticated
examples of Japanese lacquer belong to the seventh and eighth centuries.
But he proceeds to say, further on, " But it was at the end of the
seventeenth and the beginning of the eighteenth centuries that lacquer
working is considered to have reached its greatest perfection."
The pieces in my collection referable to that period give evidence of
remarkable artistic and technical skill, and bear out Mr. Gilbertson's opinion.

Preface. vii
The grace and fancy of the subject, the subdued richness of the treatment,
the happy arrangement of design and pattern, the lavish but delicate
ornamentation, the brilliancy and durability of the varnish, and the
completeness and finish of the work throughout, form, in old Japanese
lacquer, a combination of rare artistic excellence.
I cannot omit from this brief introduction an acknowledgment of my
obligations to Mr. Marcus B. Huish for the care and trouble he has taken,
and the ability he has shown, in preparing the following pages, which have
been, to some extent, founded upon a catalogue compiled by Mr. Kowaki.
It would be easy to enlarge, moreover, upon the light and help afforded
to all lovers of Japanese Art by the catalogue of the Burlington Fine
Arts Club's Exhibition (1894) already referred to. This is prefaced by
admirable essays by Professor Church and Mr. Gilbertson, and contains
full and accurate descriptions of the objects shown, in the preparation of
which the Club had the advantage of the co-operation and advice of the
principal experts in the country. TREVOR LAWRENCE.

note by the editor of the CATALOGUE.
THE successful compilation of an Illustrated Catalogue of Japanese
Art, especially of one of considerable magnitude and variety, is an
achievement which has not yet been accomplished, and probably will not be
outside of Japan for some time to come ; for difficulties surround it of a
character such as are present in the case of the art products of no other
nation. To enumerate but a few. Firstly, we have in England neither one of
our own nation gifted with the combined advantage of speaking the Japanese
language and understanding its art, nor a Japanese thoroughly conversant
with our language and with a long training and intimate knowledge of his
country's art, religion, history, and legend.
In the second place, although Japanese Art literature is apparently fairly
large, it is found, upon examination, to be meagre and vague, and does not
deal with a tithe even of the artists who have produced good work.
Attributions and dates have therefore to depend mainly upon guesswork.
Then, again, the variety and range of subjects is so astonishingly large
that it is impossible, in the absence of a capable authority, to arrive at

Note by the Editor of the Catalogue. ix
a solution of a large percentage of the questions which present themselves
at every turn.
Study and comparison will, doubtless, in time elucidate much that is at
present untranslatable ; and it is to the energy of possessors of collections
similar to that which forms the subject of the present volume and their
catalogues that we must look for assistance in the future.
Meanwhile leniency must be shown to the many imperfections which
undoubtedly exist in that which I have here undertaken for Sir Trevor
Lawrence. Every endeavour has however been made to arrive at correctness. The
groundwork has been laid by Mr. Kowaki, who has brought much intelli
gence to bear upon it ; and the proof-sheets have passed under the eye of
the most erudite collector of Japanese Art, Mr. E. Gilbertson.
The illustrations have been prepared by the Autotype Company, who
have tried their utmost to achieve success, and have in many cases attained
it, with objects which have hitherto defied every attempt to accurately
translate all their subtle qualities. MARCUS B. HUISH.

CONTENTS

PAGE
Preface by Sir Trevor Lawrence v
Note by the Editor viii

PART I.
NETSUKES, OKIMONOS, STATUETTES, MANJUS, AND KAGAMIBUTAS.
Division yi.— NETSUKES, OKIMONOS, AND STATUETTES i
The People: their Manners and Customs 4
Religion, Primitive . 13
Religion, Buddhist 12
Religion. Gods of Good Fortune , 13
Religion, Personages and Subjects connected "with 15
History . 17
Legends, Fairy Stories, Legendary Personages and Animals, and Folk-lore ig
Chinese Legends and Subjects 24
Animals, Birds, Insects, etc. 27
Fruit, Flowers, etc. 32
Miscellaneous 33
Division 5.— BUTTONS: MANJU AND KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKES 36

PART II.
Division ^.— PIPES (KISERUS) . 40
Division .5.— TOBACCO POUCHES (T0BAK0-IR6S) . 42
Division C— PIPE CASES (KISfiRUZUTSUS) 46
Division D.~?ORTABhY. INKSTANDS AND BRUSH-CASES (Y.ATATES) 48

xii Contents. PART III.
LACQUER.
PAGE
LACQUER, DESCRIPTION OF . . . . 49
Division ^.—CABINETS (JISSHU-KO-BAKOS AND KO-DANSUS) 52
Division .5.— "WRITING-BOXES (SUZURI-BAKOSj ¦ . 56
Division C— LACQUER PIECES IN THE SHAPE OF NATURAL OBJECTS . 62
Division £>,— MEDICINE AND SEAL CASES (INROS) 65
Inr5s, Lacquer . . . 66
Inros, Metal . . "jl
Inros, Ivory, Porcelain, etc. . 78
Inros, Wood . . . 79
Division .E.— SAKE CUPS (SAKAZUKI) . 81
Division F.— TRAYS (BONS) . 83
Division (?.— MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES 84
PART IV.
OBJECTS IN METAL.
Division ^.—SWORDS AND S"WORD MOUNTS no
Swords . . .110
Sword Mounts, Tsubas nj
Do. Fuchi-kashiras
Do. Menukis
Do. KOZUKAS
Division A— MISCELLANEOUS

PART V.
Division ^.—SHRINES (ZUSHIS) .
Division .5.— HANGING PICTURES (KAKEMONOS)
Division C— EMBROIDERIES (FUKUSAS, ETC.)
Division Z>.— COMBS (KUSHIS)
Hairpins (Kanzashis)
Division £¦.— MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES IN "WOOD
Division i^.— MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES IN IVORY
Division G.— MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES IN OTHER MATERIALS

115
115 119

124
125 127129132134138
141

Contents. xiii
PART VI.
CERAMICS.
PAGE
Arita, Imari, and Hizen . . . . . . 144
Aw AT A . . 146
BiZEN . ... 146
Hirado . . . 147
Kenzan . . . 147
Kioto . ... 148
Koransha . 149
KUTANI . 149
Makuzu 150
Mikawachi . 151
Mizoro 1 5 1
Mokubei 151
NiNSEI . . .151
ROKUBEI . 152
Satsuma • 152
Seto . 153
Soma . i53
Takatori 1 54
Miscellaneous '54

LIST OF PLATES.

I. Front of Lacquer Hitsu Frontispiece
2. Six Okimonos and Netsukes To face page 4
3. Nine Okimonos and Netsukes . .,8
4. Nine Okimonos and Netsukes ,, 16
5. Six Okimonos and Netsukes , ,, 24
6. Six Okimonos and Netsukes ., 32
7. Tobacco Pipes, Pouch, etc. . ,, 40
8. Tobacco Pouch . ,,44
9. Five Pipe Cases . ,,46
10. Lacquer Jisshu-k6-bako . ,, 52
II. Lacquer Jisshu-k6-bako .. 54
12. Lacquer Suzuri-bako . , 56
13. Lacquer Suzuri-bako . ,,58
14. Five Lacquer Kogos . . ,, 62
15. Lacquer Sake Bottle . ,,64
16. Three Lacquer Inros . ,,66
17. Three Lacquer Inros . ,,68
18. Three Lacquer Inros ... . ,,70
19. Three Lacquer Inros . ,,74
20. Three Ivory and Wood Inros . ,,78
21. Lacquer Ryoshi-bunko ,, 84
22. Lacquer Kogo ... ,,86
23. Two Lacquer Goshoguruma ,, 88
24, Lacquer Ryoshi-bunko ... . ,, 90

XVI

List of Plates.

25. Circular Lacquer Box
26. Lacquer Kog5 and K6-dansu .
27. Two Lacquer Kogos and a Lacquer Box
28. Lacquer Metal Tabako-Bon
29. Lacquer Box and Two Lacquer Kogo
30. Lacquer Kiyarabako and Box .
31. Four Swords
32. Eight Ivory and Lacquer Combs
33. Four Ivory and Lacquer Okimonos, etc.
34. Lacquer Kushidai
35. Wooden Okimono
36. Wooden Suzuri-bako
37. Three Tortoiseshell and Lacquer Kodansus
38. Three Tortoiseshell and Lacquer Kogos
39 Top OF Lacquer Hitsu

To face page

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96
98
102
104106
no 1S.8
130
132134 136
140 142
144

PART I.
5Bet0ufte0, €)ftimono6, statuettes, £©an)us.
anti i^agamibutas/

DIVISION A.
Jl3ctsufee0, ©kimonos, anti ^tatuette.s.
NETSUKE (pronounced netskaigh) is a toggle, or
button, affixed by a cord to a pipe case, tobacco
pouch, or medicine case, to prevent it from slipping
through the wearer's obi, or girdle. In early days
it probably had little, if any, ornamentation, but
IL- gradually, like other articles of Japanese dress, it
became more decorated. But, so long as it followed
its original purpose, this was always kept in view,
both as regards form and decoration. Consequently, when we see a netsuke
without compactness or with extraneous excrescences which would catch the
folds of the dress or are liable to fracture, the presumption is that it has
not been designed for that purpose.
One mark which distinguishes a netsuke from an okimono is the presence ot
two holes, usually beneath it, which admit of a cord being strung through them,
"* The English method has been adopted in this Catalogae in the case of plurals of Japanese
words. I

Carving a JJ'ooden Mask.

2 Part I.
and the age of a netsuke may often be gauged by examining the amount to
which the inside edges of these holes have been worn by the rubbing of the
cord. The passage for the cord is sometimes cunningly contrived, so as not to
be readily apparent ; this is especially so in figures where an arm or a leg may
form a loop sufficient for the purpose.
Netsukes are made of wood, elephant walrus or vegetable ivory, boars'
tusks and the teeth of animals, horns of stags antelopes and oxen, fishbone,
walnut and other nuts, jade, metal, porcelain, amber, onyx, tortoise-shell, coral,
crystal, and wood lacquered. The oldest are of wood, or of "walrus or vegetable
ivory, elephants' tusks having only been imported in any quantity in the last
century. The wood is generally the core of the cherry tree, or boxwood, ebony,
or kaki, all of which are softer, more supple, and less liable to splinter than ivory;
and whereas the wood hardens with age, and acquires a patina of a rich hue, the
ivory has a tendency to decay. Ivories are subjected to soaking in coffee and
a variety of mixtures to give them an antique appearance.
Under the heading of netsukes are also usually classed those of a button
shape which answer the same purpose ; these are described under the heading
of Manjus and Kagamibutas.
An " Okimono " means a thing to be placed on the Tokonoma, or recess in
the reception-room, where alone a place is to be found for ornaments. It is dis
tinguishable by its larger size and by its inadaptability to serve as a netsuke.
The Soken Kisho states that a Netsuke was sometimes called Kcntsui, i.e.,
"a hanging weight" or "plummet." It was also termed an obi-kasami or
" holder for the belt."
It is little wonder that netsukes and carvings of their class have been the
most popular and readily appreciated of all the sections of Japanese art which
appeal to European taste. Persons little influenced by the nation's art have
been fain to admit that at their best they will bear comparison even with the
miniatures of Greek art.* But besides this they have an interest and value from
"* It has been well said that a fine netsuke has no rival in art.

Part I. 3
the point of view of illustrations of the nation's life, which they reproduce with
the utmost fidelity and aptness. This is valuable from the historian's, the
anthropologist's, and the student's point of view. Especially is it so in the
case of a country which is so rapidly changing in all matters appertaining to
religion, dress, habits, and customs.
Netsukes have one very characteristic feature which must be mentioned in
any reference to them — namely, their reflection of the humour which is inherent
in the nature of the Japanese. This permeates them to a greater degree than
any other branch of the country's art. It would seem as if the fashioners of
these bibelots had, from their earliest days, lived in an atmosphere where all was
sunshine and happiness, so brimming over with good humour do their creations
appear. In these days, when it is so much the fashion to look upon the gloomy
side of nature, these illustrations of innocent fun, humorous grotesqueness, and
spiteless caricature are, on that account, the more welcome.
The netsukes, etc., in this collection are classified according to subject,
thus : —
I. The people : their manners and customs.
2. Religion. [a) Primitive.
{b) Buddhist.
if) Popular gods.
{d') Personages, etc., connected with religion.
3. History.
4. Legends, fairy stories, folk-lore, and legendary personages and animals.
5. Chinese legends and subjects.
6. Animals, birds, insects, etc.
7. F'lowers, fruit, etc.
8. Miscellaneous.

Netsukes, Okimonos, and Statuettes

EXCEPT where otherwise specified, the pieces in this
division are netsukds. Both they and the okimonos
are, in the absence of any mention to the contrary, made
of ivory. " B. M. C. " refers to Anderson's British Museum
Catalogue. " H. J. " refers to Huish's Japan and its Art,

Maslc of U:iimr (see No. i), from geCOud editloU.
u Netsulie.

Cbe People: tf)eir fanners anD Customs.

A group ot strolling players dressed as Uzume, etc., with their
stock-in-trade, j. Josai . . . . . . . i8 <:
[UzumtS or Okame was one of the primitive goddesses, who by her dancing
inveigled the goddess of the sun out of her retirement (H. J. 23), She is the
personification of folly, and her mask is seen everywhere. See Illustration
above.]

Okimono. — A group composed of a Samurai, artist, and peasant,
with wife and child, s. Togiokusai Tomomasa . . 19 ^
[The Samurais were practically the squirearchy of Japan. They included
all those who were entided to wear two swords, and were usually retainers of
some daimyo. (H. J. 83.)]

3. A wrestling match

IS c

4. Children dancing a fan-dance, each holding the other's girdle,
the leaders carrying fans. .s". Tadatoshi . 18 <:

5. Children dancing a fan-dance in a circle

18 c

PLATE II.
NETSUKES AND OKIMONOS.
1. No. 401. 2. No. 18. 3 No. 154.
I,. No. 16. 5. No. 56. 6. No. 123.

The People : their Manners and Customs. 5
6. Three children afloat in a jar . ... 19 ^
7. Okimono. — Shinto priest giving cakes to children . 19 <:
[His rich dress (which is gold lacquered) is purposely torn in places to
indicate poverty.]
8. Okimono. — Woman, with children and puppy, washing. s. Kei-
min ... . . ... 19 f
9. A Sant-nunvashi, or monkey exhibitor, and monkey, resting.
s. Yoshinaga . . . . . . . . . 19 ^
10. Manzai dancer, with mask, and child . . . . 18 ^
[The Manzais are dancers, who go about, usually in couples, at the New
Year, calling out "Manzai, Manzai," or " Senshu Manzai," "Ten thousand
years' long Hfe to you." See Plate 9, No. 3.]
II. Manzai dancers. Wood. s. Hojitsu . . . . 18 t
12. Manzai dancers. (See No. 10.) . . . . 18 <;
13. A similar design. (See No. 10.) . ... . 19 <:
14. Okimono. — A woodman carrying a faggot . . . . 19 ^
15. Woodcutter resting, and drinking sake . . . . \<^ c
16. Okimono. — " In vain is a net set in the sig-ht of any bird." iiiust, ated on
rox disguised as a pilgrim watching a selt-satisned trapper.
.5". Tokuzan .... . . ..191;
17. Various emblems of fete days. Battledore and straw rope for
New Year's Day ; dolls for 3rd March ; head-dress and sword for
5th May ; card for 7th July ; chrysanthemums in a child's hand
for September 9th. s. Hakuunsai . . . . . . 19 r

6 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
Illustrated on jg Okimono. — An elephant with palanquin, in which are seated
Plate 2, No. 2. ^ ,. ' , , 1 • c
child-musicians. Surrounding the beast are thirteen figures,
representing all classes of society— priests. Samurais, strolling
players, ladies, blind men, etc. Dogs disport themselves in
complete security beneath its trunk, .y. Kawamoto Shuraku . 19 ^
Illustrated OH ig. Okimono. — A Nio Under repair. 5". Tomomasa . . . .191?
Plate 3, No. 2. ¦' [Two figures of demon-like appearance, called Nio, are often placed as
guardians at the entrance to temples. One red, with open mouth, represents
the Y5 or male principle of Chinese philosophy, the other green, and with
compressed lips, the In, or female principle. (H. J. 47.)]
20. A similar subject, i". Giokukosai ... . \<^ c
21. Ferryboat with passengers, .t. Tadatoshi . • . 18 <:
Illustrated on 22 Ferrvboat with a horse, a monkey exhibitor, a monkey, and other
Plate (,, No.l. ^ --^ -r,.., _ .„ ^
passengers, .y. Ono Kioko . • ...19c
23. Ferryboat with passengers, including Samurai, strofling players, etc.
.\". Seizan . . . . ¦ • • • • .19^
Illustrated on 24. Okimono. — Ferrvboat with ferrymen resting. Vegetable ivory.
Plate 6, N0.4. ^ . ¦' ¦' 00
.s". Senshiu . . . . . . . . • . ig c
Illustrated on 2"^. Okimono. — Ferrvboat with the Gods of Good Fortune playing
Plate 6, A'-fl. 5. '"' ^ ' X t-, • - •
music. (See No. 119.) s. Riomin . . . 19 r
26. Okimono. — Fisherman netting from a boat. Bone . . 19 t
27. A ferryboat with passengers, including a monkey exhibitor, and a
monkey which a woman is teasing with her umbrella, i". Rioko 19 r.
28. Ferryboat on rough water, with passengers, including a womian
with basket of fish, showman, child which has lost its toy, etc.
j". Tounsai .... . .... 19 <:
Illustrated on 28a. Fcrrvboat, with man poling it along, children plavinof with a stick,
Plate 6, No. 3- ' , r 1 V 1 , • •
and three passengers, one ot whom lights his pipe . \g c

The People : their Manners and Customs. 7
29. Soldier arresting a spy in a boat . . . . 1 8 ^ ^piau''tNT(>
30. Okimono. — A man with a sake bottle and luncheon-box disturbed
by a toad . . . . . . . . . . 19 ^
31. Okimono. — A lady playing the samiseii . . . . . ig c
32 Okimono. — A group from a festal procession, representing a
Chinese god surrounded by boys in masks, etc. . . 1 9 ^
33. A child on a cushion. Tsuishu lac. (See No. 888.) . 18 ^
34. A present ot shellfish in a pannier of rice straw, with a branch of
prunus blossom. Wood. s. Shiumin . . 18 c
35. Children offering cakes and fruit to a Saru-mawashi's monkey.
(See No. 9.) .  18 c
36. Court lady playing the koto . . . . . . . ig c
37. A small child playing the game akambe. "Do you see any green
in my eye?" Wood, ivory, and lac . . 18^
38. Statuette. A standing female figure holding a fan ; the figure
wood, the head, hands, and feet ivory, the dress ornamented
with a kiku flower pattern in pearl, ivory, etc. .5". Sansho . 19 ^
39. Miniature Stand, with chased design of a boy, with a mask of a
fox, and a fan. .y. Kwounsai . . . . . . . 18 r

40. Child on fan

18 c

41. Child with a mask of a demon trying to frighten another, who
draws her eye down. (See No. 37.) . . . . . 18 <:

42. Man playing with a child and imitating a tox

18 c

8 Netsukes, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
43.". Shishimai. Boys playing a game, in which two of them dress up
in a mask of a shishi and long cloth covering, and the others
lead them round and show them off .s". Shounsai . . . \g e
[The Shishi, or lion dog, is very frequently met with in art. It is of
Chinese'origin, and is usually associated with the sacred gem, or the peony.
(H. J. 63.)]
44. Children showing a kakemono to Juro. (See No. 119.) s.
Norishige . . . \8 c
45. Child standing on tiptoe, and pouring sak6 into a cup held by a
man on his knees, s. Tomotane . . . . . . 18 ^
46. Children playing with an elephant, .s". Norihisa .
47- Boy with the mask of a fox. s. Hakuunsai
48. Children with masks and drum. s. Riomin ....
49. Child standing by a charcoal basket, s. Mitsunobu
50. A monkey showman selling cakes, s. Rakuun . . . 19 r
51. Children carrying a basket of flowers on a car. s, Riushi . . 18 r
52. Washerwoman beating linen and giving the breast to a child 19 c
53. A Corean fisherman with an octopus, and nut in shell . . \Z c
54. F"isherman capturing a cat-fish . . . . . . . 18 f
55. Two fishermen on a gigantic conch shell, j. Hide . . . 19^
Illustrated on 56. Oki.mono — Fisherman hauling in a net and assisting himself bv
i late 2, Isio. 5- , . o /
placing his foot against a rock. In two pieces, which is un
usual, s. Nobuyuki . . . . . . . . . \g c
57. A nobleman on horseback with attendants . . . . . 19 ^

15 c

19 c

19 c

19 c

PLATE III.
NETSUKES AND OKIMONOS.
1. No. 172. 2. No. 19. '-/. No. 295.
.f No. 132. ¦',. No. 275. Ct. No. 297(7.
7'. No. 62. .y. No. 136. d. No. 287.

The People : their Manners and Customs. g
58. Blind man vainly trying to catch a rat . ig c
59. Blind men fighting, jr. Juei . . . . . . . 19 c"
60. Okimono. — A nun ... . . . . ig c
61. Peasant leading a horse (which carries his family on a pack-saddle)
over a bridge, s. Riomin . . . . . ig c
62. Dutchwoman testing" eggfs. jr. Toriu . . . . i g ^ ^f^-''™'*,^ ""
& "O J Plate 3, No. 7.
63. A maskmaker. .?. Tomoaki . . . . . . . . ig c
64. Old woman hiding a mask behind her back. jt. Masayoshi . . ig c
65- Pilgrim carrying a satchel in front of him. .s". Tomohisa . . ig c
66. Dutchwoman with baby. . . . . . . . . ig c
67. Boy disguised as a fox dancing, s. Riomin . . . 18 c
68. Boy with basket . . ig c
69. Tinker repairing a pan. s. Mitsutoshi . . . . . ig c
70. Child with tortoise . . . . . . \8 c
71. Boy with mask of a fox. .s". Tomochika . . . . .19 c
72. One man supporting and another riding on a huge gourd . 18 <:
73. An old Dutchman with monkey, jr. Yasuaki . . . ig c
74. Dutchwoman carrying a baby and a drum, which a boy is trying
to reach, s. Tomoichi . . . . . . . . 18 t
75. Children playing with a mask, drum, and flute, .y. Riomin. . 19 <;
76. Strolling player resting and drinking, s. Mitsutoshi . . . ig c

ID Netsukes, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
77. Chinese children playing with an elephant — base a seal. jr.
Tomochika ....... \g c
78. An armoured soldier with drum and conch shell, s. Shigemasa . \g c
79- Man playing with children, i". Unto . . . . 19 <;
80. Chinese boy standing on his hands . . . . 18 t
81. Woman carrying a basket of shells and a branch of fruit . 18 <;
82. Men emptying a sack. s. Tomochika . . 18 ^
83. Children playing backgammon, s. Shuchin 19 c
84. Man trying to open an umbrella .... . 19 <:
85. Woman carrying a cuttle-fish. s. Mitsutoshi . \g c
86. Midwife bathing a child . . . . 18 ^
87. Children playing with goldfish in a pail. jt. Homin . . 1% c
88. Dutchman carrying a cock ... 19 ^
89. Boy with puppy. Wood . ... 18 ^
90. Boy with puppy. Wood . . . . . 18 ^
91. Blind man lifting a rice cake. Wood. s. Giokuk^i . . . 18 c
92. Gardener asleep on a banana leaf Wood . . . 18 ^
93. Blind men warming themselves by a fire. Wood. s. Fukai 19 c

94. Man who has touched a nerve in his tooth with a toothpick.
Hokei
95. Man and ox resting: on stand. 5. Tomotada

19 c

i» c

96. Priest polishing bell— an allegory symbolising the cultivation of
the mind. s. Rantei .  jg ^

The People : their Manners and Customs. 1 1
97- A miniature mask of Okina, one of the characters in the old
court {^No^ dance. XVood. jr. Toci . . 18 f
98. Okimono. — Women and children riding on an ox led by a man.
5". Shinkeisai ... , . \g c
99. Okimono. — A ferryboat (noriai-bune). jr. Hoshinken Reigioku . 19 f
100. Okimono. — A Samurai summoning up his courage to draw his
sword against a snail. 5. Tomomune . . . . .19 c
lOI. Okimono. — A strolling player amusing children with a tengu
mask. (See No. 243.) .y. Rakugiokusai ... . \g c
102. Okimono. — Man drawing a jinrikisha. s. Ono Seimin . . \g c
103. Okimono. Two warriors, one standing on a head which the
other has cut off . . . \g c
104. Okimono. — Group of children imitating No dancers, s. Tomo-
yuki . . . . . . ig c
105. Lady and child with fan and basket catching flies, s. Homin . 19 ^
106. Okimono. — iV^ dancers . . \g c
107. Okimono — Sportsman and keeper with captured fox. s. Shomin \g c
108. Okimono. — Three recruits trying their swords, spears, etc. s.
Tomoyuki ... . . . . 19 ^
109. Okimono. — An old man holding a puppet, dressed as a China
man, and beating a drum. Wood, carved and painted in
colours, by Shiuzan. Attached to an embroidered silk lucky-
bag (Mamori bukuro) to keep charms in . . . 17 ^
110. Okimoxo. — Children with masks, flute, drum, and stilts. Wood,
with faces and hands of ivory . . . 19 <;
IIO«. A carpenter sawing. Wood with purple lacquering . . 18 ^

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Netsukes, Okimonos, and Statuettes.

Eeltgion, primitive.
III. Kaminari or Raiden, the thunder god, running over the clouds and
making thunder by beating his drums. (H.J. 17.) jt. Ikkosai . 18 r
112. The thunder god beating his drum. (See No. 1 1 1.) s. Hokutosai
Masatsugu . . ¦ • • ^^ ^
113. The thunder god taking the clouds out of his bag. Wood. s.
Tomoichi . . . • . .... 10 c
114. The thunder god on the clouds climbing up his drum. Wood.
s. Masatsugu ... . ¦ 19 ^
115. The thunder god tumbling on to a sedan chair, from which a
Samurai is getting out as quickly as possible, s. Itsumin . 18 c

IReligion, TguDlibist.
116 Okimono. — Kwannon holding a basket . .181:
[The goddess of mercy.]
117. Okimono. — A boy riding on an ox and playing the flute.
Ivory and stone . . • . . . . 19 ^
118. Okimono. — Kwannon seated on a rock. Wood and ivory. En
closed in a shrine in the form of a priest's basket-work pack
[oi). On the top a Buddhist scroll and two boxes . . 18 f

Religion. Cods of Good Fortune.

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iReligion. (SoOs of (©ooO JTortune.
119- Okimono. — The gods of good fortune in the treasure ship.
5". Tadachika . . . . ...
[These popular gods are seven in number : Fukurokuju, Juro, Ebisu,
Hotei, Daikoku, Bishamon, and Benten. They are here depicted coming
on New Year's Eve in the treasure ship Takarabune, bringing the Takara-
mono, or " Precious Things." These are more readily seen in Okimono
(No. 120). They comprise the inexhaustible purse, precious jewel, hammer,
hat of invisibility, rain coat, sacred key, weight, clove, and the shippo,
or seven jewels. (H.J. 51.)]
120. Okimono. — The same. .s". Hiroyuki
120a. The same subject, the ship having a dragon prow
121. Fukurokuju, god of wealth, prosperity, and longevity, distinguish
able by his lofty cranium and fan. (H. J. 49)
122. Gourd and seal of Fukurokuju, with incised views of Giotoku
and Kaianji. s. Giokusai
123. Okimono. — Fukurokuju seated on a flying crane and reading
a makimono. .$". Kiomin
124. Okimono. — Daikoku, god of prosperity, with Hotel's bag, in which
that god is confined. The chfldren whom Hotei usually tries
to catch and put in it enjoy this reversed order of things.
(H. J. 51.) .. Koho
125. A radish (Daikon) with a figure of Daikoku incised. A pun on
the word. s. Anraku
126. Fukurokuju with his tortoise, s. Hakuunsai
126^. Fukurokuju as an actor with a mask. Wood and ivory. 5. Hogioku
127. Okimono. — The seven gods in a grove, s. Kageyoshi
[Probably a skit upon the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. (See No. 277.)]
128. The treasure ship. (See No. 119.) j. Riuchin

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14 Netsukes, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
129. The seven gods on board the treasure ship. s. Riuchin . ig c
130. Makimono, in the folds of which Bishamon is pursuing an Oni
(see No. 230) which has run off with a shrine, one of his
attributes, s. Shuosai • • • • . 19 <:
Illustrated on 131. H otei in his bag being dragged along by children. s.
Plate 4, No. 7. n
Tomochika . ¦ • ¦ ¦ . lo c
iihisirated on iq2. Okimono. — Daikoku and Ebisu caricaturing the legend of Chorio
Plate z. No. i,. ^ , . .^^ ? •
and Kosekiko. (See No. 275.) .y. Kokumin . . .19^
133. Daikoku in a boat. s. Anraku . . . . 19 t
134. Hotei and his bag . . . 19 ^
134a. A similar subject. Wood lacquered . . 18 <;
135. Child dragging Hotei in his bag. .s". Masatsugu . . . 18 r
Illustrated on J 06. Bcutcn asking" Ebisu for a fish from his basket, and Ebisu draw-
Plate 3, A^(J. 8. "* °
ing down his eye. (See No. 37.) .t. Giokusen . . . 19 ^
137. Hotei sharpening a razor, preparatory to shaving the head of
a child . . 18 t
138. Fukurokuju with the sacred gem 19 c
139. Hotei with his bag, the whole forming an artist's seal . \g c
140. Hotei with a fan. Wood painted in different colours. School of
Shiuzan . . . . \g c
141. Hotei with children creeping into his bag 19 c
142. Hotei and Juro playing the game of Nirami-Kurabe — i.e., one
trying his utmost to make the other laugh without laughing
himself .5". Tomotaka . . , . . . 181;
143. Daikoku on rice bales . 18 ^
144. The gods of good fortune on board the treasure ship. s.
Masatoshi .,.,.. ... 19 f

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145. Benten. i". Nobukuni . . . . ig c
146. Ivory Cl.vsp. — F~ukurokuju and Ebisu trying their strength in the
cord game. On the other part of the clasp their attributes,
a roll, fish, etc. .y. Kwogioku . . . . . . ig c
147. Okimono. — Ebisu on a ladder shaving the head of Fukurokuju
.5". Tomochika . . . 18 r
147^'. Okimono. — Two figures, one with a tan, the other with a miner's
mallet. ? Daikoku ... . . . ig c

Illustrated on
Plate 4, No. I .

Personages atiD Subjects connecteD tuiti) iReligion.
148. Beifuku (a Rishi) . . . . 19 ^
[A Rishi, or Sennin, is a personage who can neither be properly called a spirit
nor a divinity. The usually accepted idea is that they are persons who do not
die, but who, when they reach old age, retire from the haunts of men, practise
austerity, and become endowed with miraculous powers. (H. J. 46.)]
149. A tsuitate or dwarf screen, on which is carved a figure ot
Tekkai (a Rishi) emitting his spirit . . . . .191;
150. Tekkai emitting his spirit. Wood. jr. Shosuisai . 18 c
151. A Chinese sage and boy, who holds his hat . . 18 <;
152. Okimono. — Mafushi (a Rishi) standing on a toad
153- Okimono. — Mafushi resting on the trunk of a tree. Wood
154- Okimono. — Two priests, one yawning, the other with a nioi.
.$¦. Mitsukiyo
155. Okimono. — Gama Sennin and toad. jr. Osai
[Gama Sennin is a Rishi, who poses as a beggar, and is always accom
panied by a toad. (H. J. 46.)]
156. Gama Sennin and his attendant toad ....
157. Chokwaro (a Rishi) in a boat, emitting a horse from a gourd.
(H. J. 46.) s. Hikwaku . . . . . . . . 18 t

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158. Chokwaro and his gourd. Wood. .s". Toyomasa . . . ^Zc
159. Okimono. — Oshikio on an ox, playing the flute . . . \g c
[Oshikio was a Rishi who gave himself up to a wandering life, amusing
himself by playing the flute.]
160. Okimono. — A Buddhist deity . . . . 17 <;
[Carved so as to conform to the shape of the tusk.]
161. Statue (Mokuzo) of a priest. Wood, lacquered in red and black 18 c
162. Roshi, the founder of the Taoist religion, riding on an ox and
studying religion, s. Garakusai . . . 18 ir
163. Roshi on an ox, playing a flute . . . 19 ^
164. A similar subject, s. Hojitsu . \.g c
165- Do., do. Wood. s. Tomotada 18 <:¦
166. Rishi seated on a rock . . 18 c
167. Bukan Zenshi (a Rishi) with his attendant tiger . . 19^;
168. Nio on a huge straw sandal. s. Tadatame. (See Nos. 19 and
20) . . ... . . ig^

173. Boy (attendant upon Juro) seated on a deer and playing the
flute. .5". Mitsutsugu
174. A Shinto temple on a hill, and on the bottom a landscape with
lake. .y. Masamitsu .

c

169. Daruma. Wood. s. Shin . . . 18
[An Indian and Chinese recluse who spent nine years in meditation
without moving, and consequently lost the use of his legs. He usually
holds a Futsujin, or fly-brush, a priestly symbol.]
170. Daruma, with three revolving faces. Wood. .y. Mitsuhiro , 18 c
171. Roshi. Kutani porcelain forming a seal . . ig ^
Illustrated on V]2. Okimono. — Roshi and child . .^ /•
Plate Tj, No. I. ¦ 19 ^

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PLATE IV.
NETSUKES AND OKIMONOS.
1. No. 147. 2. No. 176. 3. No. 211.
.If. No. 356. 6. No. 271. (j. No. 299.
7. No. 131. <S. No. 319. 9. No. 221.

History. 1 7

it)iStorp.
175' Takenouchi no Sukune with the infant Emperor Ojin in his arms
and the sea-king. (See also 989 and 1009.) .y. Miosai . \g c
[Takenouchi was the favourite general of the celebrated Empress Jingo in
her expedition against the Coreans, and is usually represented holding her
infant son in his arms, and also the tide-ruling jewel presented to her by the
Sea King.]
176. Hadesu and the tiger. 5". Mitsuhiro ..... \q c m-^^trated on
' ° ^ Plate 4, No. 2.
[Had&u was ambassador to Corea a.d. 545. One snowy night he missed
his little daughter, and tiger tracks marked by blood led him to a lair from
which the beast rushed at him. Plunging his hand into the tiger's jaws he
caught its tongue, and killed it with his sword. (See H. J. 26, B. M. C.
391-)]
177- A simflar subject . . . . . . . . . \g c
178. Okimono. — A similar subject, jr. Masanobu . . . . ig c
179. Okimono. — Raiko in search of the Shuten-Doji. Illustrated in Art
Journal i8g2,, p. 215. .y. Giokushinsai Koichi . . . 19 <-
[Raiko and his followers are wandering in the mountains of Tango, when they
come across a maiden washing blood-stained clothes. She beseeches them to
go no further, and points to the bones of victims. They only dance for joy, as
the chance of meeting the monster is now assured.]
180. Demonesses weeping over the arm of the oni (see No. 218) which
had been cut off by Tsuna. .y. Shiuzan . . . . 18 ^
181. Nitan no Shiro and the boar. s. Hidemasa . . . . . ig c
182. Saigio ... .... . . 18 ^
[Saigi5 was a nobleman of Old Japan, who renounced his rank and became
a wandering priest. He died a.d. 1198.]
183. Okimono. — Saigio with a child. 5". Chikah'iro . . 19 ^

1 8 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
184. Abe no Seimei and his mother. Wood. jr. Toi . . . . 18 t
[A great astronomer of the tenth century of this name was said to have been
the offspring of a white fox, who had assumed the form of a girl, and thus
secured the affections of a Japanese nobleman. The fox holds a writing brush
in its mouth.]
Illustrated on jgt Okimono. — Yoshitsune fencing with his sword against Benkei with
Plate S,No. \. ^ & iD
his fan. s. Joho . .... 19 r
[Yoshitsund, the son of Yoshitomo, and half-brother of Yoritomo, the
first of the Shoguns, is the most idolised hero in Japanese history. In
spite of his brilliant services he fell under the suspicion of Yoritomo, and,
after cruel persecution, he died by his own hand in 1189, at the age of thirty.
(B. M. C. 116.)
Benkei, his faithful adherent, is equally renowned. Possessed of enormous
strength and violent disposition, he, although born a noble, became a highway
man. In that capacity he encountered the youth Yoshitsune. They fought
on Gojo bridge, and Benkei had to succumb ; with the result that he at once
attached himself to Yoshitsune, followed his fortunes, and died fighting for
his cause. (B. M. C. 118.)]
186. A temple bell on the waves. Ivory . . .181::
[The bell of Miidera, which Benkei carried off' in one of his frolics. It
was given by the Dragon Queen to Hid^sato for killing the giant centipede.]
187. Benkei and the bell of Miidera, two pieces. (See Griffis' " Fairy
Stories.") . . . . . 19 ,;
189. The flight of Tokiwa. Wood. s. Shukwo ... j 8 c
[The most beautiful of Yoshitomo's wives. After his defeat and death, she
fled with her children, of whom one was Yoshitsune. Hearing that his conqueror
Kiyomori was torturing her mother to find out her place of concealment, she
gave herself up to become his mistress to save her mother and children.]
190. Okimono. — The flight of Tokiwa . . . . . . 19 ^
191. Ono no Komachi. .>¦. Dembutsu . . . 19 <;
[A wondrous beauty, one of Japan's six greatest poets, the idol of the court, a
miserable old hag, her corpse the prey of dogs— such were the successive stages
of her life. (H. J. 70.)]
192. A similar subject ..... . . jg ^
193. A similar subject. Wood. .y. Unkai  ig c

Legends, Fairy Stories, Legendary Personages and Animals, and Folklore. 19
194. Okimono. — Hirai Yasumasa captivating the assassin Hakamadare
Koresuke by his flute playing. (H. J. 72.) .s-. Yoshichika . 19 c
195. Okimono. — The si.x celebrated poets, jr. Rakugiokusai . .19 c
[These poets were Sojo Henjo, Kisen Hoshi, Narihira, Yasuhide, Kuronushi,
and Ono no Komachi.]
196. Okimono. — The six celebrated poets, .v. Hakuunsai . . . \g c
196^. Three men trying to capture a fourth, who draws his sword . 18 <^ pJa^'T^No^l

legenDs, JFairp Stories, legenDacp Personages anD animals,
anD jFolfelore.
197. Fir-cone opening on a hinge, and disclosing in the interior figures
of the Spirits of the pine trees. Wood. jt. Ikko or Kazutora . 18 t
[An old man and an old woman, the former with a rake and the latter
with a broom, are the spirits of the pine trees of Takasago and Sumiyoshi.
They are emblems of a contented long life and of conjugal felicity. Hence
.these netsukfe are given as wedding presents.]
198. Illustration of a proverb : " Do not wait until you have caught
the thief to make the rope." s. Hakuun , 18 ^r
198^;. Hana-saka-jiji, an old man who, for his goodness and gentleness,
was granted by the gods the power of making dead fruit-trees
bear blossoms by sprinkling ashes over them. jr. Shuraku 191;
199. Hana-saka-jiji digging for gold  19 <:
200. Long Arms (Te-naga) yawning whilst Long Legs (Ashi-naga) rests.
s. Tomoharu ..... 18 <:
[The fishermen of Japan imagine that a race exists who have some of them
long legs and some long arms. This enables them when acting in combination
to wade out to sea and probe about in deep water. Said to be allegorical of
the benefit of joint action in labour. The Chinese also have a similar race
which inhabits Northern China.]

20 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
201. Rokurokubi. Wood . ...,.181;
[A mythical being capable of elongating his neck to any length. The
Japanese child's " Bogie man."]
202. Urashima on the tortoise, approaching the palace under the sea.
jr. Kagetoshi . . . . . • . • . 18 <;
[Urashima is the Japanese Rip van Winkle. Whilst fishing he caught a
tortoise, on which he had compassion, and, sparing its life, a princess appeared,
in whose company he went to the Palace of the Dragon King of the Sea, in the
far South. After some time he longed for home again, and the princess, on
parting with him, gave him a casket, which he was not to open if he wished
to see her again. On his return to Japan he found all trace of his family had
long since vanished, and, opening his casket, he at once changed into an old
man. (H. J. 75.)]
203. Urashima returning, .y. Masahiro . . . . . ig c
204. Urashima carved on the back of a tortoise . . . . \g c

205- The air castle emerging from a shell. Wood and ivory
toshi . . .....
206. Urashima and the casket, .y. Hideshige
207- The dragon's castle. Wood, .y, Tadatomo .

.f. Kage-

212.

Okimono. — The woodman and his family with young Momotaro.
s. Ono Shomin .
[Momotaro was found by a woodman's wife in a peach, who adopted him.
^Vhen he grew up he journeyed to an ogre's castle and captured it and its
treasures. (H. J. 77.)]

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208. Kiyohime and Anchin . . . . . . . .191;
[Kiyohime, an innkeeper's daughter, fell in love with a monk, Anchin. Her
unrequited love was so strong that it turned her into a demon, and the monk,
pursued by her, was forced to take refuge under the bell of D5j6ji. Enraged
at this, she beat the bell with her tail until it became redhot, and he was
reduced to a cinder. (H. J. 59.)]
209. Kiyohime and the bell . , jo ^
210. Kiyohime and the bell (a seal) . ^g c
Illustrated on 211. Songoku. The magical monkey on a cloud From the novel
Plate 4, No. 3. o • - 7 •
baiyuki . . . . . , . ^ _ . ig c

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213. Dancer dressed as a Shojo. Ivory lacquered and painted. . i^ c
[Shojos are harmless mythical beings who inhabit the sea coast, and, having
an inordinate love for drink, are caught by jars of sak^ being placed as lures.
A valuable dye is said to be extracted from their long red hair. " As drunk as
a Shojo " — Japanese proverb. (H. J. 58.)]
214. Shojo. Wood painted ...... ig c
215. Shojo with a sake jar. Wood. j-. Flogioku 19 c
216. Sake jar opening and showing shojos dancing inside, s. Kwan-
giokusai . . ig c
217- Shojo sleeping. Wood. . . . . . 18 i?
218. Okimono in which Shoki and a demon (oni) are partly rolled
up. jj". Shuosai. . . . . . . 19 r
[Shoki was a warrior, who appeared to a Chinese emperor in a dream,
seized a demon, and ate him. On the emperor's awaking he found himself
cured of ague. Hence he was canonised, and called the Demon Queller.
Oni are mischievous imps which haunt the precincts of houses, and require
on certain festivals to be exorcised. On New Year's Day, for instance, they
are pelted with beans.]
219. An official in court dress throwing beans at an oni on New
Year's Day. (See No. 218) . . . .191;
220. A drum which opens at one end and displays a seated oni
smoking, .y. Masanao . . . . . • . 18 c
221. The struggle between good and evil. A saint wrestling with an illustrated on
oni. s. Okagen . . . . . ib c
222. Oni on a drum. Red lac . . . . 18 c
223. Priest sawing off a demon's horn . . 18 t
224. Demon smoking ..... . 18 c
225. Onis angling through a nelumbium leafi .y. Riuchin . . iS c
226. Oni hiding in a couvre feu from the beans. Wood . . . 1 8 <;

2 2 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
227. Demon and monk wrestling on a lotus leaf. . . . \8 c
228. Demons polishing a kettle . . . . . . . 19 ^
229. Mask of a demon. Hirado porcelain . . . . . 18 c
230. Fir-cone, in the interior of which is placed a carving of Shoki
being massaged by an oni. Wood. .y. . . . \8 c
231. Shoki dodging onis round a screen, s. Shugioku . . \8 c
232. Shoki resting on a stand, up which an oni is crawling . . 18 c:
233. Onis retaliating on Shoki by stealing his cap and book which
are on a table, i". Yoshinobu . . . . \g c
234. Okimono. — Shoki watching from behind a screen two onis, one
playing the samisen. Ivory, s. Ono Ryoraku . . . \g c
235. Okimono. — Shoki sharpening his sword on a stone beneath which
an oni is hiding. Wood. s. Itsumin . . 19 <:
236. Shoki scowling at an oni which he has failed to capture 19 c
237. Oni hiding under a rock after stealing Shoki's daggers. Wood,
with oni and dagger in ivory . . . . . . 18 c
238. Shoki carrying off demons in his bag. Wood . . . \8 c
239. Shoki sharpening his sword. Wood. s. Tadatoshi
240. Shoki after an oni which has hidden under his cap
241. Shoki playing the flute, whilst a demon drums and another tumbles
242. Okimono.— Shoki with a sword slaying demons, .y. Tomochika .
243. Tengu hatching, .y. Kasen 

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[lengus are somewhat akin to oni. They are harmless, haunt the woods
and are of two kinds-either with human face and form, but with wings
and a very long nose, or avial, with bird-like head and claws. (H J 57 )]

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244. Kappa watching a crab ti-om behind a lotus leaf 5", Minsai . 19 ^
[A kappa is an amphibious creature, half frog, half tortoise. On the top
of its head is a hollow containing £i liquid in which its strength resides.
It is pugnacious, but tenacious of etiquette ; so when it threatens to attack
any one it is advisable to make a low bow, which, the kappa returning, spills
his elixir pil(T.]
245. Boy pointing to a kappa which is hiding under a lotus leaf
.y. Giokuhosai ...... . . j 9 ^
246. Kappa watching a frog under a lotus leaf . . . 19 ^
247. Shishi on stand. (See No. 43.) s. Toshinaga . . . 18 <;
248. Shishi, with sacred gem, on stand . . . . 18 c
249. Shishi, with sacred gem. jt. Mitsutsugu . . . . . 19 <:
250. Two .shishis . . . . . . . . . . . 18 <;
251. Shishi amongst the peonies. Ivory, and Nashiji lacquer . . 19 <;
252. Group of shishis on stand . . . . . 18 <;
253. Shishi rolled up into a ball . . . " . 191:
254. Group of shishis .... . . 18 c
255. Chinese sage on a shishi, the whole forming a seal which is
engraved on the base . ... 18 e
256. Shishi carved on a rocking panel . . . . . . 1 8 r
257. Shishi on a stand holding the sacred gem. .r. Kunihiro . 19 t
258. Shishis at play . . ¦ . . . . ig c
259. Shishi resting  19 ^
260. Shishi with sacred gem, the whole forming a seal . . . 19 ^

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261. Corean with a shishi • ..19 c
262. Dragons interlaced. Ivory coloured, .y. Ikkosai . . . . \8 c
[The Dragon (Tatsu or Ri5) is derived from the Chinese animal, of which
there are four kinds : the celestial, which guards the mansions of the gods ;
the terrestrial, which marks out the courses of rivers; the spiritual, which
causes the winds to blow and has the rainfall in its keeping; and the sub-
terratiean, which guards the hidden treasures, and watches over the wealth
concealed from mortals. To these the Japanese have added a dragon of
the seas. (H. J. 61.)]
263. Dragon emerging from an ash tube, symbolising exaggeration, s. . 19 r
264. Dragon in a coil . . . . ¦ • • • . \g c
264^. Similar subject . • . . . . \g c
Chinese LegenDs anD ©utijects.
265. Moso and the bamboo shoots . . . . . . . \g c
[One of the twenty-four instances of filial piety. His mother, being ill,
longed for a soup made of young bamboo shoots. It was the depth of winter,
and the ground was frozen, and in despair he flung himself down at the foot of
some bamboo plants. The gods were so moved at his affection that they
caused the young shoots to sprout where his body had warmed and his tears
had watered the ground. (H. J. 11.)]
266. Okimono. — Kwan-u, Gentoku, and Chohi. 5. Otogawa Yasuchika.
Carved in the house at Ko-ume, Tokio . . . . \g c
[Kwan-u lived in the second century, and from being a huckster rose to be
the greatest general in China, and to be canonised as their god of war. He
is easily recognisable by his black beard, one of his titles being " Lord of the
Splendid Beard." Gentoku and Chohi were his confederates. All were famed
for their extreme fraternal affection.]
267. Gentoku, Chohi, and Kwan-u. 5". Shushin . . . . 19 ^
268. Okimono. — A tsuitate or dwarf screen, on which are carved figures
of Kwan-u and his attendant outside his tent . . . \g c
269. Okimono. — Kwan-u. s. Masahiro . . . . ig c

PLATE V.
NETSUKES AND OKIMONOS.
L No. 185. 2. No. 124. o- No. 128
J^. No. 282. 5. No. 119- 6- No. i96«.

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Chinese Legends and Subjects.

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18 c

19 c

270. Okimono. — P"ishsavc, the Japanese ambassador's child, who was
thrown by his Chinese mother into the sea because his tather
would not return, and who was carried on the back of a fish to
Japan, and landed at Naniwa (Osaka), as his father was riding
along the shore, .v. Tounsai . .....
[See Ayrton's Child Life in Japan, p. 57.]
271. Okimono. — Fishsave and the fish. s. Koho
272. Kwan-u. Wood ....
273. Kakkio. — An example of filial piety. (B. M. C. 177.) .y. .
[Kakkio had a little son, and had not means to sustain him. His wife, seeing
that her mother-in-law starved herself to feed the child, persuaded Kakkio that
it was their duty to sacrifice it. On digging a grave for it they found a casket
filled with gold.]
274. Okimono. — Roraishi. Example of filial piety. (B. M. C. 175.)
.y. Tomochika [At the age of seventy he used to dress in children's clothes and play before
his parents, that they might forget their years.]
275. Chorio, a counsellor of the Han dynasty. In early life he encoun
tered an old man, Kosekiko, who had dropped his sandal. This
he restored to him respectfully, and in return for his humility was
handed a volume, from which he derived the wisdom which
distinguished his councils. (H.J. 67.) jt. Tomochika
276. Okimono — Chorio and Kosekiko. s. Masamitsu
277. Okimono. — The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove dancing and
playing. Wood. .y. Goto Masahid^ . . . .
[The Seven Sages held the doctrine that human happiness consisted in
emancipation from cares and worries and unrestrained indulgence in wine.
They usually met in a bamboo grove. (H. J. 66.)]
278. Okimono. — The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, .f. Kichosai. 19 c
278(2;. A section of a bamboo cane with the Seven Sages, some looking
out of a window, others playing games . . . . 18 ^
4

19 c

\g C Illustrated on
Plate d,. No. 5.

IS C

Illustrated on
Plate 3, No. 5.

18 C
19 C
19 C

26 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
279. Okimono. — The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, s. Shomin 19 c
280. Shiba Onko. .y. Mitsutami . . . . . . .181;
[A celebrated Chinese statesman who, as a boy, displayed his tact and
readiness in emergency. Whilst playing with other boys beside a huge jar
filled with water, one, climbing up, fell in. All save Shiba Onko ran away
terrified, but he, seizing a large stone, cracked the jar, and the fluid running
out, the boy's life was saved.]
281. The same legend, i". Shigehiro . .... 18 r
^piateTNo\ ^^^- ^^^ three sake tasters, Confucius, Laotze, and Sakyamuni.
s. Shounsai . . . . . . . . . .19;"
[Showing by their grimaces how differendy it affects them. They were
the founders of three systems of religion, and this would inculcate that despite
differences of detail their religions may all have the same basis.]
283. Okimono.— Chinese sage riding on a lobster : red and black lacquer 18 c
284. Okimono. — A group of Chinese warriors, .y. Otogawa Yasuchika . 19^
285. Okimono. — A Chinese sage. .y. Fujimaki Keishin . . ig e
286. Chinese figures in a boat . ... 19 r
piateTml ^^7- Goshisho and the Kanaye ... . 19 r
[A Chinese general, who showed his learning and strength in a competition
by composing and writing a stanza whilst holding up a three-legged kanaye
weighing a thousand pounds. (H. J. 74.)]

288. A Chinese junk. s. Toun .
289. Tobosaku on a deer carrying a peach branch. Ivory, s. Tama-
hashi Masayuki ...
[An amiable old Chinaman who ate three peaches, and lived in consequence
nine thousand years. (H. J. 77.)]
290. Okimono.— A seated figure of a Chinaman. Wood. Inscribed
on base, " Statue of Rikukozen, carved by Minamoto Mitsunari
by order of Nariyuki, July in the second year of Tempo"
(183.) . . . . . .
291. Chinese lady with attendant burning perfume 

19 c

19 c

19 c

Animals, Bdrds, Insects, etc.

27

292. A bivalve shell partly opened, and disclosing three Chinese person
ages visiting the house of a fourth, i". Masanao

18 e

293. A Chinese sage on a statue of a shishi

i» c

294. Hankwai carrying off the door. (See No. 500.) Wood. .y. Shiuzan 18^

295. Okimono. — Chochiuka cutting up his clothes, s. Riomin
[A sage who, when remonstrated with by the Emperor for wearing such
thin clothes, cut off pieces which, when thrown into the air, became butter
flies, and flew round him until, clapping his hands, they resumed their
original places as parts of his dress.]

19^ Illustrated on
Plate 2i, No. 3.

296. Okimono. — Kanshin and the coolie
[Showing his moral courage in crawling between the legs of a coolie who
barred his way, rather than have a disturbance. (H. J. 66.)]

19 C

297- Okimono. — A similar subject, s. Tadachika

19 c

297«. A Chinese warrior with attendants attacking a dragon

\8 C Illustrated on
Plate 3, No. 6.

animals, l6irDs, 3Insects, etc.

298. A Daimio's horse with trappings

19 c

299. Cock and chickens on a peasant's hat, with millet seed. i".
Okatomo . ...

IS c

Illustrated on
Plate 4, No. 6.

300. Okimono. — The Nine-Tailed Fox
[An old Chinese legend. In the twelfth century a fox took the form
of a woman, and became the concubine of the Emperor Chow Sin, and
induced him to perpetrate many acts of cruelty. She was detected by a
priest, who, placing before her a mirror, showed her in her true form. She
was thereupon killed, and the Emperor released from her spells.]

19 C

2 8 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes
301. Fowls on a drum. .y. Masanaga . , . . . \g c
[A Chinese legend of a king who had a drum set up in his courtyard
which any one who had a grievance was to beat. His rule was so benign
that it was never used save as a perch for the fowls.]
302. Cock on drum. 5". Yoshitomo . , . . \g c
303. Pigeons on a drum.. j>\ Mitsunao 19 c
304. Cock and hen with chickens, on coop . . . . . \8 c
305. Okimono. — Group of tortoises surmounted by a snake and frog.
.y. Kiokuzan . \g c
306. Group of tortoises, s. Riuchin 19 c
2fyi. Tortoise carrying in its mouth and over its back a Fukusa, on
which is embroidered a crane, pine tree, etc. i". Riomin . \g c
308. Tortoise on a lotus leaf . 19 c
309. Tortoise. Wood. j. Tomotada . . 18 ^•
310. Rats and dried fish (^himono) . 18 c
[Dried fish are often sent with a present as a memento of the time when
the people were all fishermen, and humble fare was the rule. Hence it
suggests lowliness.]
311. Okimono. — Rat on a bean pod . . . . . . 19 ^
312. Rat on a brush . . . . ig c
313. Rat on a coil of string . . jg ^
314. Rat on the rim of a basket with New Year decorations . 18 ^
315. Rat on a radish .... . jg ^
316. Rat. Wood. jr. Tomoichi ... ,g ^
317. Rat with a chessman. Wood. s. Kazutomo . . . x8 c
318. Rats and pumpkin, s. Giokuyosai  in ^

Animals, Birds, Insects, etc. 29
319. Bitch and puppies; the bitch with a movable ring round its illustrated on
, ,,. , '^ Plate i\. No. ¦&.
neck. jr. Mitsuharu , . . 18 ,;
320. Puppies playing with an old tile, and straw sandal . . . 18 c"
321. Dog with football, jr. Tomotada . . . . . \8 c
322. Cat and kittens. Gold lac . . . \8 c
323. Monkey on a globe fish . . 1 9 r
324. Monkey with peach, .s". Okayoshi . 18 r
325. Monkey carrying a Manju (button) of persimmons 19 c
212.(i. Monkey eating a nut. Wood, coloured in parts, .y. Minko 18 c
327- Monkey with peach, .y. Okayoshi . . 18 r
328. Monkey with coat and cap, watching a horse, .y. Giokukwo . \g c
329. Ape with a snake's tail. Probably the Nuye. (See Nos. 596
and 994.) Wood. jr. Umetada . . . . . 19 <;

330. A bird. Hirado porcelain

i» c

331. A monkey on horseback. Porcelain, .y. Shaichi . . 18 c
332. Okimono. — Group of monkeys carved on a rock made out of a
root. s. Minko . . . . . . . . . 18 if
333. A monkey hiding in the hollow of a tree branch, jr. Hidemasa 19 c
334. Okimono. — An elephant with a four-storied palanquin in the shape
of a pagoda on its back, decorated with incrustations of coral,
shefl, metal, etc. . . . . • . . . ig c
335. Ox with calf Hcking its throat, .y. Tomotada . \8 c
336. Tiger .... . \g c
337. Tiger and young, s. Hoshinsai . . . . • • 191:'
338. Goat resting, s. Sekitdi . . • • . . ig c

Ilhtstrated on
Plate -^l. No. ^.

30 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
339. Ox and calf .s\ Tomotada 19 c
340. Tiger on a bamboo stump . \8 c
341. Rabbits, .y. Okatomo .... . \8 c
342. Puppies, .y. Hidechika . . . . \g c
343. Dormouse asleep. Wood 19 ^
344. Badger sitting under a lotus leaf and distending his stomach.
s. Kogiokusai . . . . 18 c"
[The badger, or racoon-faced dog (Tanuki), drums on his distended stomach
apparently to amuse the moon, but in reality in the hope of misleading way
farers by night. (H. J. 139.)]
345- A horse. Hirado porcelain . \g c
346. Okimono. — Two puppies playing on the leaf of a banana.
s. Yamashita Tsuneki 19 c
347. An elephant . . \g c
348. Hairy-tailed tortoise on a lotus leaf . 19 ^
349. Puppies on a wheel . . . \8 c
350. Rabbit amongst the rushes , . . \g c
351. Flight of cranes, s. Kagdtoshi . . 19 ^
352. Group of cranes, s. Kagdtoshi . 19 t
353- Cranes in mother-of-pearl, in relief .y. Shibayama 18 c
354- Okimono. — Eagle seizing a monkey . \g c
355- Okimono. — Eagle catching a fox. j-. Juei .

^piatf^r 356- An eagle seizing a monkey, .t. Masatsugu
357- Quafl and millet, .s". Okatomo
358. Quail and millet, y. Okatomo

18 c
18 c
18 c
18 c

Animals, Birds, Lnseets, etc. 31
359, Quail eating millet on a basket . 19 ^
360. Quails on millet, a". Okayoshi ... . 19 ^
361. Quails and millet, j-. Okayoshi ... . . \8 c

362. A snake intertwined in a pumpkin, in which a landscape has
been cut .

19 c
18 c
18 c

363. Snake. Wood. jr. Masakatsu
364. Frog on an old bucket, jr. Kazunari . . . .
365. Frogs on a lotus leaf . . . . . . . . \g c
366. Frog and pumpkin, s. Koshu . . . . \g c
367. Lotus leaf with a toad and a crab. .y. Nankoku . . ig c
368. Frogs on a lotus leaf. s. Hidemasa . . \g c
369. Frogs on a lotus leaf s. Hid(^masa  19 <?
370. Frogs seated in a circle upon a straw sandal and caricaturing a
Buddhist service. Wood . . . 18 r
371. Frog on a sandal. Wood. s. Masanao . . . . 19 <;
372. Okimono. — Toads at play under a willow tree, and toads dis
turbed by a snake, in bas-relief s. Moritoshi . . . \g c
373- Lotus leaf with frog and fish . . 18 ^
374- Snail crawling over bucket. Wood. i". Giokuriusai . .181?
375- A wasp's nest. Wood. s. Morimitsu . . . . . \8 c
376. Globe fish . . . . . . \8 c
377- Hermit and other crabs on and in shells, .y. Giokuhosai . .181:
378. Fishes and shells . . . . . 18 r
379. A bivalve shell opening and disclosing sparrows and clouds
carved in relief in the interior, jr. Masatsugu . . . \g c

32 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
380. Oyster-shefl which opens on removing a screw, and discloses
in the inside a carving in relief of a temple, s. Masatsugu . \g c
381. Bivalve-sheU. Wood. .y. Tadahisa .... \g c
382. Snail on the lid of a waterpot. Wood. jr. Shigemasa . . \8 c
383. Ox lying down. j.". Tomotada . . . . . . . \8 c
384. An owl with owlets in an oak-tree. Wood . . 18 r
Illustrated on o^Aa. A fish, lacquered . . . . . 18 c
Plate 7, No. 2. '-' " ' 1 jFtuit, Jflotoets, etc.
385. An orange, in the interior of which are two Chinese figures
playing checkers (Cf). .y. Masanao . . \g c
386. An orange similar to above. Wood. j". Masahide . . .181;
387. A Persimmon fruit and nuts, the former with an incised view of
Fujisan. . ...... 19 ^
388. Gourd forming a yatate or portable inkstand. Brass, silver,
and gold . . . . ... 19 ^
389. Mushrooms and fir-cones with incised landscapes, jr. Giokuhosai . 191"
390. Peach, showing in the interior a carving in relief representing
a Chinese emperor and attendants. s. Masatsugu . . 191;
391. Orange, which opens, and shows two women playing checkers,
carved in relief. Wood . . . . . . . 19 ^

392. Peachstone chased with the signs of a fortunate dream

i» c

393. Walnut chased with the legend of Saishi . .181"
[Saishi was one of the twenty-four instances of filial piety. Having a
great-grandmother who had lost all her teeth and could not eat, she came
every day and suckled her.]

PLATE VI.
NETSUKES AND OKIMONOS.
1. No. 21. 2. No. 157- S- No. 28fl.
I^. No. 24 '5. No. 25. 6'. No. 29.

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394 A gourd in metal, with a silver chain . . \8 c
395. A gourd in red lac, with carved decoration of children at play. 18 ^
396. Gourd-shaped double nut, making a bottle, decorated with deer
and maple . . . . . . . . 18 ^
397. A branch of prunus blossom. Gold lacquer . . . 18 ^
398. A peony . . . . . \8 c
399. Two overlapping kiku flowers. Gold lac on metal \g c
400. A lotus bud, leaf, and seedpod . . . . . . \g c
Miscellaneous.
401. Okimono. — A skeleton carrying on his back a family of toads illustrated on
. Plate2,No.i.
in a lotus leaf . . . . . . . . . ig c
402. Okimono.- — A group of monkeys, a toad, and a puppy dressed
as showmien, and carrying skulls, a skeleton (with movable
head), a toad, etc. Ivory, partly gilt, and coloured and inlaid
with mother-of-pearl, s. Riushinsai Masahiro. Dated 1871
403. The duodenary cycle, .y. Tomochika . . . . . . 18 c
[The day is divided into twelve periods of two hours, and these, as well
as the months, are called after twelve animals : the rat, ox, tiger, hare,
dragon, serpent, horse, goat, monkey, cock, dog, and boar. (H. J. 133.)]
404. The duodenary cycle, s. Tomochika ... . . 19 c
405. Panel in pierced Ivory. — The animals forming the duodenary
cycle, at play. i". Masatsugu . . . . . .191-
406. The duodenary cycle ... . . . 19 <:
407. A scent bottle in the shape of a gourd, which is covered with
feather fans. s. Masatsugu . . . . . . . ig c

34 Netsukds, Okimonos, and Statuettes.
408. A group of masks, .y. Hakuunsai
409. A mask in red lacquer
410. A group of masks of Uzume, etc. Wood .
411. Views from Surimonos. Gold and red lac on ivory
412. In shape of fans. Gold lac
413. A coral diver carrying a piece of coral

19 c

19 c

18 C

18 c

18 c

18 c

414. An imitation cherry leaf lacquered in gold, with flowers and
leaves ..... . • . \8 c
415. Smafl inro lacquered with designs of diapers. Ojime Daruma. 19^
416. Ball, with design of animals in chased and pierced work. Wood 19 c
417. A netsuke in imitation basket-work, with crests. Silver and
shakudo . . . 18 ^
418. Okimono. — A monkey attired as an acrobat supporting a skull,
on which is a snake about to swallow a toad. i". Shokwasai \g c

419. Cock and hen on a piece of split bamboo. .y. Masanao
420. Two flies on a hat. Ivory and wood ....
421. Monkeys on and in a house. s. Masatsugu. Wood
422. Four masks in a piece of folded and tied stuff Wood
423. Pug dog, red and silver lacquer. Wood. .y. Mitsutada
424. Ship with seven figures, inlaid with peari, cloisonne^, etc. Wood
jr. Riukei .

18 c
18 c
18 c
18 c
\8c
i8c

Miseellaneous.

35

425- Dancer with coral mask; dress carved and lacquered in colours, ig c illustrated on
^ ^ ^ Plate T,No. i.
426. Ferry boat, with ferryman and passengers, jr. Giokuriusai . 18 <;
427. Lotus leat in iron, with silver crab. jr. Kobayashi Nobunao . 18 c
428. Long Legs and Long Arms. (See No. 200) . . . . \g c
429. Mask of a Shishi with movable ears and jaw. Wood . . \8 c
430. An artist drawing. . . . . \g c
Note. — The sequence of the numbering is intermitted at the end of each Section to permit of the
future introduction of additions to the collection.

Sculptors at H'ork.

PART I.
DIVISION B.
TButtons: 90anja anD l^agamitiuta Betsukes.
Netsukes, which take the form of buttons, are called Manju, from a
flattened circular cake of rice. When they have a metal centre they are
termed Kagamibuta, Kagami being a mirror.
500. Kagamibuta. — Hankwai carrying oft" the door (?) . . . 18 c
[Hankwai was an adherent of the Emperor Riubi, and of great strength.
Conspirators about to take the Emperor's life had closed the doors of his
apartment, but Hankwai burst them open and saved his master.]
501. Kagamibuta. — Yoshitsune fighting Benkei on Gojo Bridge. (See
No. 185.) The button ivory, the figures metal . . . \8 c
502. Kagamibuta. — Manzai (in gold) dancing in the New Year. (See
No. 10.) Button ivory . . . \8 c
503. Manju. — Dragon in the clouds, in silver. The interior is fitted
up as a compass . . .... \8 c
504. Kagamibuta. — Dragon in the clouds with sacred gem. Metal.
Ivory button . . . .... \8 c
505. ManjO. — Shishi and peony . , . . . 18 ^
506. Manju.— Shishi and peony. Silver and silver gilt . . . \8 c
36

Buttons : Man/ it and Kagamibuta Netsukds. 3 7
507. K.\GAMiBUT.\. — The three sake-tasters picnicking under maple-
trees. The figures of various metals in an ivory button . \8 c
[Sannin J5go, or the three temperaments produced by sake — anger, mirth,
and sorrow as evidenced in their faces. (See No. 282.)]
508. Kagamibuta. — A girl offering sake to Yama. Various metals in
an ivory button ... .... \8 e
509. Kagamibuta. — Kappas fishing. (See No. 244.) Metal, in bronze
button . . .... 18 ^
510. K.\gamibuta. — Hotei carrying his bag. (See No. 124.) Metal,
in wooden button . , 18 c
511. K.uiAMiBUTA. — Shoki and an oni examining the footprints of a
bird. Metal, in ivory button . . . . \8 c
512. Kagamibuta. — Rats carrying the Takaramono. (See 119) . . \8 c
[Daikoku, who is particularly associated with the Takaramono, is also
associated with a rat which eats his rice if he does not watch it. SymboHcal
of the fact that riches must be taken care of if they are to be preserved.]

513. K.\gamibuta. — Roshi on the ox, playing the flute. (See No. 162.)
s. Ichiyeisai Korin . . ...
514. Manju, incised with a tengu. Ivory. (See No. 243.) s. Ichiyu
515' Manjij, with fisherman and octopus : deeply incised. Ivory, jr
Mitsutoshi ........ .
516. Manju. — A musical instrument in pierced work. Ivory
517- Manju, with a peony, rock, etc., in ivory and mother-of-pearl
Ivory ... . . . ,

19 c
19 c
18 c
18 c
19 c

518. Manju simulating basketwork. Shakudo and silver 18 c
[Shakudo is an alloy of copper containing from 1 to 6 per cent, of gold,
a less quantity of silver, and a trace of lead. When pickled in a certain
solution it assumes a rich blue patina.]
519. Manju, with Daruma in relief Ivory and wood. (See No. 169). 19 c

38 Netsukds, Okimonos. and Statuettes.
520. Manjij representing shells on a tray. Yellow bronze . . . 18 c
521. Manju. — Lady with children, .y. Meijitsu . . . . . 19 ^
522. Manju. — A carp ascending a waterfall. (See No 601.) . . 18 c
523. Kagamibuta. — With plants and flowers in gold and silver on iron,
and dragon in ivory . . . . . 18 <;
524. Manju. — Seascape with pines, willows, and birds . . 18 <;
525. K.A.GAMIBUTA with silver plate, with a picture of Otohime and
Urashima. (See No. 202.) s. Itsumin at the age of 71 19 c
526. Manju carved with a peony and shishi. Wood . 18 c
527. Kagamibuta carved with a centipede and iron dragon, with a
metal figure in relief Wood. .y. Masaiye . 18 <;
528. M.\Nju : chased and pierced with designs of autumn flowers ig c
529. Manju: pierced with designs of culinary utensils \8 c
530. K.\GAMiBUTA. — A Kappa (see No. 244) under a willow-tree.
Metal . . . \g c
531. Manju with design of autumn flowers and clouds, in perforated
ivory and metal . ig ^
532. Manju. — Bird on peony . . 19 ^
533. Manju. — A lotus leaf under which is a frog in metal . 191?
534. Manju. — Miniature masks, s. Hakuunsai \g c
535- Manju. — Shishi and peony of perforated design . 18 ^
536. Manju.— Saigio (See No. 182.) In intaglio, .y. Doshosai . 19^
537. Manjij with four panels perforated with views of houses, etc. . 18 c

538.
539-
540.541-
542.

Buttons: Man/ft and Kagamibuta Netsukds.
ManjO with decoration of snakes, frogs, etc.
Manju with bas-relief of Momotaro : " Little Peachling." (See 212.)
.<•. Moritoshi . . ...

39
18 e
19 c

Manju with design of culinary articles in ba.s-relief jr. Ipposai . ig e
Manju. — Ornamented in low-relief with an armourer in ceremonial
dress forging a sword blade, jr. Moritoshi . . 19 ^

Manju. — Benkei disguised as a wandering priest at Ataka. Bas-
relief jr. Moritoshi ......

543. Manju. — The Story of Ota Dokwan. 5-. Naoharu .
[The Warrior Prince and the Peasant Girl. (See Griffis' " Mikado's Empire,"
p. 265. H. J. 70.)]

19 c
19 c

Metal n'orl;crs.

PART IL
DIVISION A.
Pipes: Eiserus.
574. Large silver kiseru decorated with panels in relief, lacquered in
gold and colours on a black ground, and illustrating the eight
beautiful sights of O mi ((9otz /f^i-z^^z) 
[Omi, or Biwa, is the most important lake in Japan, and being situated near
Kyoto, and in lovely scenery, it is frequently delineated in the works of the
artists who live in that city. The eight beautiful sights are : the autumn m^oon
from Ishiyama ; evening snow on Hirayama ; the blaze of evening at Seta ; the
evening bell at Miidera ; boats sailing back from Yabase ; a bright sky and breeze
at Awazu ; rain at night at Karasaki ; and wild geese alighting at Katata.
(H. J. 9.)]
575. Yellow bronze kiseru, decorated with a dragon in high relief .v.
Miyata . ...

18 c

576. Wooden kiseru with silver panels, on which are iflustrated episodes
connected with the six rivers named Tama . , . . \8 c
577. Shibuichi kiseru, decorated with the Takarabune. (See No. 119.) . 18 r
iiiustratfd on c-jg Silver kiseru covered with a flowinp; design of a star-shaped flower
Plate 28. *.' ' _ .
and tendrils. The flowers in shakudo and gold . . 18 c
579. Silver kiseru, decorated with a dragon in clouds in high relief . 18 c
Illustrated on cgo. Wooden klseru with silver mountings, decorated with anchors and
Plate y,No. ^.^ ... _
sea in relief, in shakudo and gold . . . . . . 18 f
40

PLATE VII.
PIPES, POUCH, AND NETSUKES.
/, No. 425. 2. No. 384rt. '>. No. 580.
If. No. 596. -5. No. 585.

Pipes : Kisdr

us.

41

581. Silver and iron kiseru, decorated with the kiku and kiri crests
in gold inlay [intarsia) . . . . . . . 18 <;
[The Imperial Court badge of Japan is a conventional rendering of a
Kiku, a sixteen-petalled Chrysanthemum. The Imperial family badge is the
kiri, three leaves and flowers of the Paulownia Impcrialis. \Vares made for
the emperors are said to have seven and five buds, and those under
his patronage five and three, on the flowers. (H. J. 34.)]
582. Silver and shakudo kiseru, decorated with diapering in encrusted
gold (damasina) ... .181?
583. Tortoise shell and bamboo kiseru, with silver mountings, de
corated with incised engraving of chidori flying over the
waves . . . . . 18 c
584. Bamboo kiseru with silver mountings, decorated with a tiger
and bamboo in shakudo and gold in relief . . . . 18 c
585. Bamboo kiseru, with silver mountings, decorated with cranes and
waves in relief . . 19 c
586. Three pipe holders in wood — {a) A man stretching himself; (b) A
fabulous monster doing the same ; {c) A snake with a frog.
One containing a sflver and bamboo pipe . 18 c

Illustrated on
Plate 28.

Illustrated on
Plate 7, No. 5.

A Smoking Party.

PART II.
D I VISION B.
Cobacco l^oucfies: Co&afeo^ir^s.
Illustrated on cq6. Leather . • . i8 f
Plate 7, No. 4. "^^ Clasp (kanamono), representing the treasure ship in full sail :
composed of tortoiseshell, ivory, silver, and malachite . . 18 ^
Pendant : panels of ivory mounted in iron, damascened with gold.
I-no Hayata slaying the Nuye (see No. 992), etc. . . 18 c
Button (Kagamibuta) : iron, with floral design in gold and silver
inlay, the kagami being an ivory dragon . 18 e
597. Leather 18 c
Clasp: iron, decorated with an eagle and birds in various metals 18 ^
Pendant : panels iron bound, and containing figures in iron
surrounded with clouds in ivory . 1 7 ^
Button : wood, decorated with a centipede carved in relief and with
ivory kagami decorated with a warrior attacking a dragon, jr.
Masaiye . . . . ig ^
598. Stamped leather . . . . . 18 ^
Clasp: playing tigers in bronze gilt . . . . . . 18 ^
Pendant : in three pieces : —
{a) Upper : iron, containing ivory panel, and illustrated with
figures of Kanzan and Jittoku (two Rishis), 5, Shigemasa 18 c
42

Tobacco Pouches: I^obako-ires. a-^
(/;) Centre : on face, dragon in silver ; reverse, summer-house
by lake, in iron . . , jg ^
{c) Lower : on face, gods of good fortune on boat, in iron ; on
reverse mallet and clove from takaramono (see No. i 19),
incased in ivorv . . . jg ^
Button: Ivory incised with views of mountain and lake , \8 c

599. Leather .

i» c

Clasp : decorated with figure of Kajiwara on horseback, in various
metals . . . jg ^
Pendant: silver chain ... . . \8 c
Netsuke : ivory and coral, with figure of a coral diver . \8 c
600. Leather ... 18 ^
Clasp and bead (ojime) monkeys; netsuke an eagle seizing a
monkey ; all in ivory, and all by Masatsugu . ig ^

i» c

601. Leather ....
Clasp: a dragon in bronze and gold . . \8 c
Pendant: panels of coloured enamels . . 18 r
Button : silver, decorated with a carp ascending a waterfall . 1 8 ^
[The carp leaping up a waterfall typifies ambition and perseverance. It was
rewarded by transformation into a white dragon which lived a thousand years.
(H. J. 147.)]
602. Wood. Decorated with gourd plants and insects in lead, lacquer,
and metals . . . 18 ^
Two beads, one of wood, enclosing dice, the other of metal,
decorated with birds and leaves ....
A pipe case of ivory and leather, decorated with basket work and
floral panels . . . . . . . . . \g c

44 Tobacco Pouches : Tobako-irds.
603. Ivory and wood. The wood carved with a dragon and waves, the
ivory with incised figure of a lady playing the koto . \g c
Bead : pottery with coloured glazings . . 1 8 c-
Button : Wood, on the front of which is an ox in tortoiseshell, on
the reverse a shishi and peony in low-relief . . . . 18 ^
[An ox lying down is the emblem of Tenjin Sama, the god of caligraphy.]
604. Leather. Clasp: a warrior with falchion, .y. Naomasa \8 c
Pendant : brass, with ivory panels containing birds in inlays of
mother-of-pearl, etc. . . • . 18 ^
Netsuke : ivory, decorated with lady and child in incised work.
.y. Meijitsu . . ..19c
605. Leather. Clasp : Hankwai, a Chinese warrior (see No. 50c),
drinking sake ; in various metals . . . . \g c
606. Embroidered silk. Clasp : shakudo, with nightingale flying across
the moon . ... . . 19 ^
607. Stamped leather . . . . 18 ^
Clasp : monkey at a hibachi ; in metal . \8 c
Bead: gilt, with decoration of peony . . 18^
Pipe case : bamboo basket work, with band o'f red and black lacquer 18 c
608. Wood. Carved in relief with monkeys on a peach tree. s. Shuosai 19 c
609. Carved wood. Decorated in different panels with the moon,
plum-blossom, pine, and maple, and two cards with the following
verse : — " Smiling are the flowers in various colours
Whilst the birds join in harmonious chorus."
AVith an ivory netsuke, and porcelain ojime . . . eariy 19 c

PLATE VIII.

Tobacco Pouch, No. 610.

Tobacco Pouches Tobako-irds. 45
610. Embroidered silk, with bronze and shibuichi clasi) decorated with illustrated on
Plate 8.
an ox and peony. The pendant formed of an articulated figure
of a European in armour, made of various metals and ivory.
s. Ikko or Kazutora .........
[The signature is probably a late addition, as the pouch resembles seventeenth
century work. The same signature is found on No. 624.]
611. Pouch, with pendant of plaques in silver and enamel
612. Wood. Decorated with the key pattern and crests, incised and
.lacquered.
Ojime, ivory. Netsuke, Tsuishu lac . . . . ig c

Coolies cany ing a fiugr daition or radisti. Illustration of tnelhod ofiveariug ttie pipe.

PART II.
D I VIS ION C.
IPipe Cases (iRiseru^utsus).
623. Basket work on wood. Decorated with leaves, insects, etc., in
coloured lacquers . . . 18 <:
Illustrated on 624. Bamboo. Decorated with inlays of fig^ures of Manzai dancers
Plate C), No. 3. /AT \ • 1 1 ¦ • Tr
(see No. lo) in coloured ivories, .y. Kazutora . . . i8 r
625. Bamboo. Decorated with a shishi and peonies in incrusted
ivories, mother-of-pearl, and bone. s. Shibayama Dosho. . \g c
626. Ebony. Decorated with a crane and lotus in silver and gold \g c
627. Ebony. Decorated with a silver figure of Daruma crossing to
Japan on a reed. (See No. 169) . . \g c
Illustrated on ^28. Ivorv, with a perforated decoration of the Ho-wo and various
Platet), No. 4. -' ^
plants, y. Mitsumasa ..... . ig c
[The Ho-w6 was the Chinese Phcenix, and a symbol of imperial authority
and national prosperity.]
Illustrated on 629. Ivory, with a perforated decoration of a bov catchino- a moth.
Plate <j. No. 2. -^ ¦' _ _ -' °
i". Toshimitsu . . . . . . \g c
630. Ivory. Decorated in low-relief with the story of Gentoku,
Chohi, and Kwan-u. (See No. 266.) .y. Hakuo . . \g c
Illustrated on 631. Ivory. Decorated in low-relief with a figure of Tennin, a
Plate C), No. \. "
goddess, in clouds, with musical instruments, emblems of
"harmony," and cherub, s. Kikukawa Rojin . . , ,191;
46

PLATE IX.
PIPE AND BRUSH CASES.
1. No. 631. 2. No. 629. S No. 624. U- No. 628. 5. No. 632.

Pipe Cases : Kisdriizutsus. 47
632. Ivory. Decorated in low-relief with a kingfisher perched on illustrated on
1 01 -1 - Plateq, No. 5.
reeds. 5-. Shuko ........ 19^
633. Ivory. Decorated in low-relief with a Ho-wo and peony . . 19 <;
634. Ivory. Decorated with the story of Kwan-u and Chohi (see
No. 266), in incrustations of mother-of-pearl. y. Kikukawa
IVIasamitsu . . . . ig c
635. Bone stained green. Decorated with the Dragon of Mount
Fuji in silver . . 19 ,;
636. Ivory and leather. Decorated with plants and seals . .191?
637. Bamboo. Mounted with ivory and lacquered wood . . 18 c
638. Twisted bamboo and ivory, in imitation of basket work . 18 c
639. Wood. Mounted on silver, with a long-armed monkey stretching
out to reach the moon . . . . . . 18 c
640. Wood. Mounted on silver, with moon and lotus leaves . ig c
641. Wood. Decorated with carved panels, containing as subjects a
cottage, chidori and net, and a woman at a well. jr. Masa
taka . . . ... . . ig c
\Chidori are small birds, resembling Godwits, usually seen in flights on the
sea. They are much affected by the Artist Korin. (See H. J. 145.)]
642. Wood. Decorated with a monkey hiding in the hollow of a tree,
and a fungus in iron . ... 18 c
643. Wood and bone. Decorated with a snake, snail, and frog in
bas-relief . . ... . \g c
644. Ivory. Decorated with bamboo in clouds in bas-relief y. Homin 19 ^
645. Wood. Decorated with creepers and cherry blossom in metal
and mother-of-pearl, a peacock in relief and a poem upon the
merit of perseverance, in gold. s. Hideyoshi . . . . 19 <;
646. Wooden pipe case. With sparrow and hanging lantern in iron . \8 c

PART II.
DIVISION D.
PortatJic :|nfestanDs anD 16rusf) Cases: .^aiat^s.
657. Iron. With diaper patterns in inlaid silver, with a circular wood
case for the pad . • . 18 ^
658. Copper. Decorated with autumn plants in incised and inlaid
work. y. Onigashima Akio , . . . • . ig c

659. Bamboo. Mounted with ivory and wood. s. Gengen .
660. Red guri lacquer, s. Masamitsu .
661. Metal in imitation of Guri lacquer

19 c

18 c

18 c

A Japanese Painter of the Kano Scliool.

48

PART III.
2.acquer.

QIR TREVOR LAWRENCE'S Collection is richer in
^^ — its display of lacquer than in any other section of
Japanese Art. This is no doubt as it should be,
for it is the ware which is most characteristic of the nation's art, and in
which it reaches the highest excellence.
Recent exhibitions, and the exhaustive catalogues by which they have
been accompanied, have thrown .so much light upon the process of lacquer-
making and its principal exponents that it is unnecessary here to do more
than to draw attention to some of the pieces which are contained in this
collection. The most remarkable, without any doubt, is the large chest (No. iiio)
which is reproduced as the frontispiece to this volume. It passed into Sir
Trevor Lawrence's possession upon the dispo.sal of the Hamilton Palace
treasures, which contained many articles of Japanese manufacture, and it had
previously been in the Mazarin and Fonthill Collections.
A smaller chest was purchased at the same sale for the South Kensington
Museum for ^772. It is stated to have been used as a receptacle for
Buddhist books ; but the decoration is altogether lay in character, and its
use was probably for robes. The South Kensington chest has a key
49 7

-Q Lacquer.
decorated with the Mazarin arms, and is .said to have belonged to
Napoleon I.
Almost as interesting is the Ryoshi-bunko (No. iiii. Illustration No. 21),
from the same collection, and which is presumably of the same date as the
chest. It bears an inscription on the interior of the lid, " Maria Uan Diemen."
(See Illustration, page 55.) When e.xhibited at the Buriington Fine Arts
Club it was assigned to 1700, and as having been made at Nagasaki. It is
reasonable, however, to suppose that it may well have been a present from
the Emperor or Shogun to Anton V^an Diemen, who was Governor of Batavia
from 1630, and whose name has been handed down to us through the
discovery during his tenure of that office of Van Diemen's Land by Tasman.
The Chinese influence which so asserts itself throughout the two pieces is
evidence in favour of their being of earlier date than 1700, whilst if they
had been made at Nagasaki for a European at that time, they would
probably have had a tinge of Western influence, which is nowhere traceable
save in the lettering of the name.
Another remarkable piece is the Ryoshi-bunko (No. 11 84, Illustration
No. 24), which both on its outer and inner surfaces exhibits a sumptuousness
of decoration hardly excelled by any .specimen in this country. It dates
from the early part of the last century, and is almost certainly from the
hand of the celebrated Kajikawa I.
A feature in the collection are the numerous specimens of writing boxes
(suzuribako) and medicine and seal cases (inro). As regards the firstnamed,
probably no collection in England is so rich. Of the latter there are many
examples. The wonderful fertility of invention of the creators, both as
regards design, material, and execution, makes a collection such as this not
too large, for each piece presents some variety or some feature which is of
interest to the student and the connoisseur. A gathering like this must be
of value to both so long as the art of lacquering is unrepresented in our
national museums.

l-,ac(]uer. c j
For extended particulars respecting the manufacture of~ lacquer, its varieties,
and its makers, the reader is referred to the text-books on the subject, and
especiafly to Mr. Gilbertson's Preface to the Catalogue of the recent Exhibition
of the Buriington Fine Arts Club, the latest exposition upon the subject.
It will only be necessary to state here succinctly the meaning of the
various terms concerning the manufacture employed in this Catalogue. That
of each kind of lac will be found set out where an example of it first
occurs in the numeration.
Nashiji, or aventurine. This is a groundwork formed by powdering or
dusting gold, sflver, or other metals, of varying degrees of fineness, upon a
wet lacquer base, which, when dry, is relacquered. This process may be
repeated again and again, according to the quality required.
Gyobu Nashiji is where a somewhat similar result is arrived at by
covering the lacquer with a tesselated groundwork of small pieces of cut foil,
each of which is applied separately with an instrument.
L.\CQUER is termed either Togidashi, Hiramakiye, or Takamakiyk,
according as the pattern on the surface is flat, slightly, or considerably
raised. In Togidashi the pattern is the result of grinding and polishing until
no part of it projects, but the whole assumes a beautifully smooth surface,
beneath which the pattern is seen.
HiRAM.\KiYE, strictly so called, is where the design is only raised by the
thickness of the lines forming the design ; that is, where the design has been
painted, as it were, on a flat surface in lacquer and gilt, or otherwise coloured.
Takamakiyi:, on the other hand, is where the surface is raised or
indented by means of repeated applications of lacquer or a mixture termed sabi.
It will be seen that it is somewhat difficult to exactly define where
hiramakiye and takamakiye exactly meet ; and many pieces, perhaps the
majority, combine both. We have, therefore, in this Catalogue used one or
other terms according as it seemed best to represent the means employed.

PART III.
iLacquer,
DIVISION A.
Cabinets (|issf)u=feo=t)afeos anD l^o=Dansus.)
This Division contains the small cabinets with drawers, and usually with
doors, which were, for the most part, used as receptacles for the incense and
other articles used in the Perfume Game. When complete, and including the ash-
holder, they were tevme.A Jisshit-ko-bako. When this use cannot with certainty be
assigned to them they are here called Ko-dansit — i.e., small cabinet with drawers.
Ko (with the accent) signifies perfume, Ko (without the accent) small.

671,

Illustrated on (\T2
Plate -il, '
No. 3.

673

Illustrated en
Plate 10.

674.

Ko-I)Ansu. — Decorated with trellis work (in ,gold) covering flowers,
with insects in takamakiye. The drawers sprinkled with a
diaper of crests . . . . . . 1 7 r
Ko-i)ANsu. — \'eneered with tortoiseshell, lacquered with plants and
clouds in gold. Moon and dewdrops in silver. Silver mounts 17 c
Ko-DANsu. — With three drawers and three small boxes, decorated
on the exterior with autumn flowers and herbage in gold on
black ; on the interior with maple and other leaves in gold
on nashiji ...

[issHU-Ko-]!AKO. — With ashholder, nest of boxes, four kogo in
o
drawers, and tray decorated with plum-blossoms against a fence,
and Chinese children playing with a snowball, etc. From the
Hamilton Palace Collection

17^

18 c

52

PLATE X.
LACQUER.
Jisshu-ko-bako (Perfume Game Cabinet), No. 674.

Cabinets ( fisshu-ko-bakos and Ko-dansus).

33

675

676. 677. 678. 679.680. 681. 682.

683. 684.
685.

IissHU-KO-i'.AKO. — With ashholder and tra\- : decorated with plum,
wisteria, and chrysanthemum flowers, and vine, maple, and other
leaves in gold lac, and incrusted with flowers in various metals
and mother-of-pearl on nashiji . . . . . . . 18 r
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with diapers, kiku, and plum blossoms in
gold and black lac, and incrusted with pearl ....
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with landscapes in gold on nashiji ; with
shakudo mountings . . . .181;
Ko-DANSU. — Red lacquer, with doors and three drawers ; decorated
with incised designs of dragons and waves (? Chinese) \8 e
Ko-D.\NSU. — Brown lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ivory,
etc. . . . . . 18 r
Ko-DANSU. — With two drawers and doors; decorated with maple
leaves floating down stream (called the Tatsuta-gawa design,
from the river where maple groves abound), in gold on black 18 c
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with medaflions of birds and insects, and
flowers incrusted in mother-of-pearl on gold. The interior
Tsugaru lac. (See No. 766) . . . . . . \g c

Illustrated on
Plate 1 1 .

Illustrated on
Plaie 37,
C No. 2.

Ko-DANSU. — In the shape of a house, decorated with the
sho-chiku-bai in gold on nashiji . . . \g c
[The sho chiku-bai is a combination of the Chinese words for the pine, bamboo,
and plum ; in Japanese matsu-take-ume. They are emblems of longevity, rectitude,
and sweetness, and of constant friendship which withstands even the hardships of
winter. Hence they frequendy appear on articles intended as presents.]
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with a design of the sea, with swimming fish
in stained ivory, mother-of-pearl, etc., on nashiji. .y. Shokiosai 19 c
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with flowers in gold, and incrusted shell.
s. Kwaisuisai Shoga . . . • • • . . \g c
Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with kiku flowers in gold and incrusted
shell, and on the drawers fishes and crab. i". Kwaisuisai Shokwa 19 c

Illustrated on
Plate 26.

:^A LMcqiter.
686. Ko-DANSu. — Decorated with kiku flowers in gold and shell, .y.
Kwaisuisai Shokwa . . • ¦ . . 1 9 r
687. Ko-DANSU.— With nest of boxes at either end : decorated with
diapers in lac, and ivory panels containing birds and flowers
in gold lac, and incrusted shell ; the boxes inside decorated
with ornamental medallions in tawny-coloured lacs on gold . ig c
688. Ko-DANSU. — Mounted with silver, and decorated with the sho-
chiku-bai (see No. 682), and crests in gold on nashiji . . ig c
689. Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with sketches in black on silver lac. s.
Yamada .  ^g c
690. Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with landscapes of pastoral subjects in gold
on black  18 ,;
692. Ko-DANSU. — On feet ; decorated with kiri tree and Ho on the top
and sides on gold . . . ..17c
693. Ko-DANSU and door ; decorated with a view of peasants at work at
Suma, and a nobleman on a balcony watching them, in gold on
black. F"rom the Genji Monogatari . . . . . 17^
694. Ko-DANSU. — Decorated with a pattern of gilded fans of varied
designs in different colours on black. The interior decorated
with a flight of Chidori over waves. (See No. 641) . . 19 ^
695. Ko-DANSU. — Decorated on the front with a mountainous view and a
boat on a river, in gold and colours on black ; on the sides with
leather of various patterns . ...19c
696. Ko-DANSU. — In imitation of Shunkei lacquer; decorated with inlays
of garden flowers, scrolls, cup and ball, in stone and mother-
of-pearl . . ... .... 19 f
697. Ko-DANSU. — With shelves and drawers on all sides : decorated with
various subjects on the panels in gold and colours on black . 181;

PLATE XI.
LACQUER.
Jisshu-ko-bako (Perfume Game Cabinet), No. 675, with its tray,
which fits in above the top drawer.

Cabinets ( /i.sshit-k(>-b/rkos and Ko-dansus).

55

698. Ko-DANSu. — Shitan wood. Decoration: on the top a (lute of inlaid
horn and shell, a biwa of wood, ivory, and metal (decorated with
a waterfall carved in ivory), a biwa case oi wood (decorated with
chrysanthemum flowers in shell imitating embroidery) ; on the
front, flowers and birds inlaid in shell, ivor\", and wood of
various colours . . ....
699. Ko-D.\xsu. — W'ith drawers and shelves of nashiji lac, decorated
on the upper surface with Ho-wo, on the drawers and sides with
groups of birds, in gold and coloured takamakiye .
700. Ko-D.\Nsu. — Black lac ; with shelves and cupboard decorated with
the kikko diaper, and the crest of the Daimio Miwa of Nihon-
matsu in gold ; on the inside of the doors with figures of the
Spirits of the Pine Tree. (See No. 197) ....
[The " kikko " diaper is one which imitates the scales on the back of a tortoise.]
701. Ko-DANSU.— Nashiji lac, with folding doors, enclosing drawers and a
drawer beneath ; decorated with river scenes in gold on panels,
and fan-shaped black and gold medallions, with silver mounts
and hinges. On a stand ... . .
702. Kd-DANSU. — Containing three drawers, one with a tray and another
with three small boxes ; decorated with plants and butterflies
on the edge of a stream in gold on black. Silver mountings

19 c

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18 c

18 c

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PART III.
3Lacquer*
DIVISION B.
mriting IBores (^u^uri^fiafeos).
In a country where caligraphy is esteemed a fine art, where the character
of lettering used gives ample scope for dexterous manipulation and beauty
of line, where the use of the brush in its production enables it to become an
art in the hands of an adept, and where a fine specimen of handwriting is as
much esteemed as a fine painting, it is not surprising that the articles necessary
in its production are held in repute and ornamented. Consequently we find
the writing boxes illustrating every phase of decoration and of material. But
the majority of them have come under the lacquerer's hand, probably because no
other material is so fitted for the purpose, presenting, as it does, a hard and
polished surface, from which the marks of ink can easily be obliterated.
Few boxes come over to this country complete in all their fittings. Like
picnic boxes, the dealer has often found it more advantageous to strip them of
the brushes and inkholders which would not be missed. This rifling sometimes
even extends to the water-holder, inkstone, and, in fact, to all the fittings where
they are supposed to have a value apart from the case.
A box should contain a water vessel, with which the ink is moistened, an
ink.stone, on which the Chinese ink is rubbed, trays for the brushes, the brushes
themselves (usually in lacquer holders to preserve their points), a lacquer or
metal holder for the ink, and a knife also in a case.
Many of the injuries to boxes arise from careless handling or tilting, by
which the stone becomes detached from its frame. This liabflity should
especially be remembered in examining valuable specimens. Many of the older
pieces are protected by pewter rims, called okiguchi.
56

PLATE XII.

LACQUER.

Suzuri-bako (Writing Box), No, 745. The lid only.

Writing Boxes (Su.curi-bako.'i). 57
742. SuzuRi-iiAKO. — Decorated with a fan, with a view upon it of rice
cutters at work by moonlight in gold on gyobu. The interior
with a mountain view with cherry trees in bloom beside a river,
in gold on nashiji . .... . ij c
743. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated with a fir tree and lespedeza in gold.
The interior with le.spedeza in gold and various coloured lacs
on nashiji. Water-holder, silver, with pine tree decoration . 18 c
744. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated with a bunch of kiku flowers wrapped in
paper, in gold on mokume. On the interior, huts in a pine
forest beside a creek, in gold on nashiji . . .181:
[Presents are usually folded in paper, which is made to assume a variety of
shapes, each appropriate to some occasion. The folded paper is called noshi.]
745- SuzuRi-B.\KO. — Decorated with a boat, in which an evening excursion
is being taken ; some of the persons are playing with fireflies ;
gold and various coloured lacs in togidashi on black. The piatf 12.""
interior with a house beside a rock, in gold on nashiji. Water-
holder silver with engraved pine trees . . . . . 18 f
746. Suzuri-bako. — In the shape of two intersecting one another : one
decorated with a flight of cranes over pine-planted hills, in gold
on gold, the other with autumn plants, in gold on nashiji. The
interior with cherry blossoms and moon in clouds in togidashi,
gold, and colours, on black. Water-holder, silver : two cherry
flowers, s. Yamada Joka .... ]8 c
747- Suzuri-bako. — Gold lac, with externally a rocky landscape and
buildings on a lake, with the sun in clouds, and internally
fans and trailing yugao, and the badge of the Daimio
Sakai  18 c
748. Suzuri-bako. — Decorated with Ho-wo and kiri in gold and colours
on black. The interior with peonies and butterflies, in gold
on nashiji ........ 18 t
8

^8 Lacquer.
749. Suzuri-b.\ko. — With maple leaves, kiku flowers, and noblemen's
caps of state, in gold and colours on nashiji. Water-holder,
sflver; kiku flower . ... . . \8 c
750. SuzuRi-B.\K0. — ^Decorated with an autumn landscape with deer and
maple, in colours and gold on nashiji. The interior with autumn
flowers, in gold and colours on nashiji. Water-holder; gilt
chrysanthemum ..... . \8 c
[There is a Japanese saying : " When the maples change their colour then
the hart seeks its mate."]
751. SuzuRi-B.\KO. — In the shape of a zither (koto), with silver strings,
on gold and coloured mokumd : the sides diapered, the interior
with plum-blossom and fence, in gold on nashiji. Water-holder,
a copper shishi . . . . . \8 c
752. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated with herons on a willow tree ; the interior
with trees and stream in gold on nashiji. Water-holder, silver,
with conventional peony decoration . . 18 ^
753. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated with a wattle fence, behind which are two
cottages ; on a roofed-over gate, which leads to them, a cock is
perched ; in the interior a house of some distinction, with curiously
shaped rocks behind and beneath it, in gold on nashiji. Water-
holder, silver; a mountain cherry . . . . 18 <;
754- SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated on the inside and out with a river, beside
which are the plum, pine, and bamboo, in gold on nashiji.
Water-vessel, silver; plum, pine, and bamboo . . . . \8 c
755. Suzuri-bako. — Decorated on the inside and out with landscapes,
mountains in the clouds, pine and cherry trees, and a gate
way in the foreground ; on the inside, an oak with acorns is
amongst the trees (the only example in the collection). Water-
vessel, silver; pine branch . . . . . . . 18 ^
756. Suzuri-bako.— Decorated with a cascade and house in gold on
gyobu ; the interior with a lake view, and flying geese in solid
gold on nashiji  eariy 19 c

PLATE XIII.

LACQUER.

Suzuri-bako (Writing Box), No. 758. The inside of the lid and
lower portion of the box.

IVriting Bo.xes {Su.zuri-bakos). 59
757- Suzuri-bako. — With feet ; decorated with a moonlight view of a
stream bordered with iris, with carp rising and beetles flying ;
on the interior a willow by a stream with bird wading and
chidori flying, in gold on nashiji . . . . . . 18 ^
758. Suzuri-bako. — Decorated with three medallions containing (i) a illustrated on

Ho-wo, kiku, and kiri; (2) a lake view; (3) autumn plants;
in gold on nashiji, with metal borders. The interior has a
Chinese landscape continued beneath the inkstone on a solid
gold plate. Water-vessel, a kiku in enamels ....

Plate 13.

1» C

759- Suzuri-bako. — Decorated with a landscape, with cranes and trees
incrusted in metal and ivory on na.shiji. On the interior are
similar subjects. Water-vessel, silver ; with the crest of the
Daimio Hitotsuyanagi . . . . . . . \8 c
760. SuzuRi-BAKOS (Nest of five). — Each containing inkstone and water-
vessel ; decorated on the outside with butterflies and kiku flowers,
in gold and coloured togidashi on black. With an outer case in
perforated lacquer, with clouds, plum, butterflies, and peony, in
gold and silver lacquer . . . . . . . 18 e
761. SuzuRi-BAKO. — With pewter borders and gyobu ground ; on the
outside of lid a fan in relief, decorated with a monkey upon
a rock, incrusted in coral and metal ; on the interior, autumn
plants by a stream, with a moon, on nashiji ground. Water-
vessel, paulownia in enamel . . . . . . . 17 <:
762. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated on the outside of lid with a cottage,
incrusted in wood, ivory, and mother-of-pearl ; also with a fan
and gourd plant in natural wood in the centre of lid ; on the
inner side the Mikado's carriage and grasses, in gold on nashiji.
Water-vessel, two natural shells . . . . . . ij c
763. SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated on the outside with Sofu taking his ox to
water at the stream in which Kioyu has washed his ear, an act
which is depicted on the inside in gold on nashiji. (See No.
1023.) Water-vessel, metal ; a fan . . . . , . i."] c

gQ Lacquer.
764. Suzuri-bako.— On feet ; decorated with a shishi on a rock beside a
waterfafl, in gold on black. Water-vessel, bronze shishi . . 17^
765. Suzuri-bako.— On feet ; decorated with a house beside the water,
and Chinese personages in mother-of-peari  18^
766. Suzuri-bako. — Tsugaru lacquer  . \8 c
[Tsugaru takes its name from a district in the north of Hondo, where this
method of lacquering is much employed. It is described in Reins' " Industries
of Japan, "p. 361.]
767. Suzuri-bako.— Decorated on the outside with cherry tree in gold,
silver, and colours, in togidashi on black, with a gold powder
ing suggesting mist ; on the inside with cherry flowers in gold
and colours. Water-vessel, a diaper design . . \8 c
768. Suzuri-bako.— Kidney-shaped : on black lac : with a bouquet of a
lily and flowering sorrel in paper, in togidashi . . \8 c
769. Suzuri-bako. — Decorated upon the lid with a representation of
Kioyu washing his ear at the waterfafl, and Sofu leading his
ox away from the stream (see Nos. 763 and 1023), in gold on
gyobu nashiji. Water-vessel, silver ; Tokugawa crest and
incised ornament . . • . 18 ^
770 Suzuri-bako. — Decorated upon the lid with flowing designs, diapers,
and Tokugawa crests in gold on nashiji; upon the interior with
cranes in a landscape. Containing all the usual writing imple
ments, also decorated with Tokugawa crest . . . . \8 c
771. Suzuri-bako (Wooden). — With a dragon carved in high relief on the
lid, and a key-pattern border . . . . \8 c
772. SuzuRi-BAKOS (Nest of three, oblong). — Decorated on the top and
sides with trailing vines in gold and various coloured lacs ;
togidashi on nashiji . . . . . . . . . \8 c
"I'l^t SuzuRi-BAKO. — Decorated on the lid with egrets under a wfllow, in
silver and gold on gyobu nashiji ; on the interior with lespedeza
plants beside a stream in gold on nashiji , . . . 18 c

IVriting Boxes [Su.zitri-bakos).

6i

774. SuzuRi-i!.\KO. — Decorated on the lid with cranes under a pine tree
in silver and gold, and a red sun in togfidashi on black ; on the
interior with pheasants in gold and colours under a plum tree.
Water-vessel, metal prunus flower . . 18 c
775. Suzuri-bako. — Decorated on the lid with a Chinese figure, and
bamboo on a rock in gold, pearl, and lead, on black ; on the
interior with a boy and boat in gold . . . 1 7 <;
776. Suzuri-bako. — Tsugaru lac in pine and wave patterns (see No.
766) ; exterior decorated with two gourd-shaped panels, one
containing bow, a quiver of arrows, and archer's glove, the
other a horse tied to a post ; the interior with landscapes in
black togidashi on silver, after designs by Isen-in Hoin (died
1828) and his son Seisen-in Hogen .... 19 c
777- Suzuri-bako. — Decorated on the lid with a gnarled pine-tree and
pyrus Japonica, with flowers in red lac ; on the inside with a
bamboo and camellia, with red flowers on black . . . . iJ c

No. 1297. — Lacquer Round Box.

PART III.
3Lacquer.
D I V I S ION C.
iLacQuer pieces, in tbe ^ftape of J13atural ©tijects.
827. Kogo in the shape of a mandarin duck ; gold . . . . 18 ^
[Kogo is a small box used for perfumes. The syllable Ko, when used as a
prefix, signifies perfume ; Ko (without the accent), small.
828. Kogo of the same shape; gold . . . .18^
829. Kogo in the shape of a red crested crane; gold. . . . 18 ^
830. Kogo in the shape of a pigeon; gold . . . . . . 18 ^
831. Kogo in the shape of a carp (Koi); gold . . . . . 18 ^
832. Kogo in the shape of a Funa fish; gold . . . . . 18 ^
833. Box taking the outline of a shell, decorated with crab, lobster,
and cuttle-fish fighting, in gold and coloured lacs on nashiji.
On the interior of the lid hollyhocks under a bamboo blind ;
on the tray a lady presenting a Yugao flower on a fan to the
Prince Genji (see "Genji Monogatari," p. 71), and on the sides
seaweed in geld and colours, .y. Kajikawa . . . . 19 ^
[The " Genji Monogatari " is one of the classics of Japanese Literature. It
was written by a v/oman in the tenth century, and for the most part relates
to the adventures of a Prince Genji. It has been translated into English by
Mr. Suyematz Kenchio. (Triibner, 1882.)]
62

PLATE XIV.
LACQUER.
Kogos (small perfume boxes).
1. No. 846. Lid only. 2. No. 838. Lid only.
3. No. 841. Lid only. 4. No. 837. Lid only.
5. No. 840, Lid only.

Lacquer Pieces, in the Shape of Natural Objects.

63

834-

835836.837-
838.
839-
840.

841.
842.
843-
844.

Box taking the outline of a piece of folded paper (Noshi)
(see No. 744), decorated with daisies, and containing sprays of
chrysanthemum and plum-blossoms. On the interior fans in
gold and red lac on silver nashiji  18 t
Kogo : with lid in the .shape of the two shells of the Cytherea
Morphina, showing the inner and outer side, the former decorated
with a garden scene in gold and black, on red gold . . . ig c
Kogo : in the shape of a bivalve shell (Cytherea Morphina), the
outside showing the markings in nashiji, the inside with
Chinese ladies in a peony garden . . . . . \8 c
Kogo : with the lid in the shape of a bivalve shefl, decorated with
the sparrow-dance in gold and black, on nashiji ; the interior
rocks and seaweed on nashiji . . . . . . . \g c
Kogo : with lid in the shape of a bivalve shell, decorated with
seaweed in gold and metal on gold ; the interior decorated with
seaweed on nashiji . . . . . . . . \8 c
Kogo: box with lid in the shape of a bivalve shefl. Gold . \g c
Kogo : in the shape of a bivalve shell, decorated with story of
Urashima and Otohime, daughter of the king of the kingdom
under the sea (see No. 202) ; in gold-coloured and black
nanakoji. i". Koma Kuansai . . . . . . . \8 c
Kogo : with the lid in the shape of the inner side of one shell of
a bivalve, decorated with small shells in gold, and incrusted with
pearl; on the interior with shells on nashiji . . . .'[8c

Illustrated on
Plate n,No. $,

Illustrated on
Plate \^,No. 2.

Illustrated on
Plate n,No. 5.

Illustrated on
Plate \\, No.l-

Kogo : in the shape of a mandarin duck on gold and silver lac . \g c
Kogo: in the shape of a mandarin duck in gold and coloured lac 19 c
Jtj-KOGO : in the shape of a prunus flower ; in three compartments ;
decorated with autumn plants in gold and silver lac on gold . 18 ^

64845-

Illustrated on 846.
Plate l\.No. 1.

Illustrated on 84.7
Plate z&,No.2. ^''

849.

850. 851. 852.853-854- 855.856.

Illustrated on 8 "^7
Plate l'^. ^''

Lacquer Pieces, in the Shape of Natural Objects.
Kogo : in shape of a shell, with imitations of natural texture in
sflver and colours on gold lac . . . . . . . i8 c
Kogo : taking the outline of two intersecting shefls, decorated
with a maple tree, drum, and tent (a subject from the Genji
Monogatari, see No. 833), in gold and red lacquer, and
sparrows just out of shell on the lid ; shells of gold, ivory, and
shell on the sides, and shells and seaweed on the inside of lid \8 c

A box in the shape of a street pedlar, resting with his elbow on
a box, in gold and coloured lacs .....
KwASHi-BAKO : Sweetmeat box in the shape of a plum flower ;
decorated with water-plants in gold and dewdrops in incrusted
silver on black ; interior gold fish in red togidashi on silver
lacquer, s. Mitsusuke ........
Ko(;o : formed of a pair of shells, with sflver lac interior, and
decorated with fish in gold lacquer on the top

19 c

i8f

KoiRE in the form of a stag, of greenish gold lac, signed Korin. 18 c
KoBAKO in the form of a Biwa, decorated with gold, in a black
lac case, with a design of waves in gold .

Kogo in the form of a mandarin duck, in gold and silver lac
Kogo in the form of a goose ; gold ......
Kogo in the form of a fan, decorated with flowers in gold on
black lac ..........
ToKURi, or bottle, in the form of a gourd, decorated with flowers
and plants in gold panels on nashiji
Sake Bottle, in the shape of a crane. Sflver lac, the feathers
being tinted in gold and colour

18 C

i» c

16 c

IT c

18 e

PLATE XV.
LACQUER.
Sake Bottle, No. 857.

PART III.
ilacquer*
DIVISION D.
^eDicine anD ^eal Cases (Jnros).
The Inro serves, or perhaps we should rather say served (for the custom
of wearing it is rapidly passing away), in Japan as a receptacle either for the
various specifics for aflments, real or fancied, which the Japanese is as much
liable to as his brethren the world over, or for the seal, impressions of which
accompanied his signature.
It is said to have come into fashion about the beginning of the seventeenth
century, but it is very difficult to affix a date to an object which in its rude
forms may belong either to the earlier productions of a section of the race now
artistically educated, or to a section even now lying far removed from an artistic
centre, and still only in a rude state of art education.
It seems hardly probable that all of the crude concejD tions and inferior work
should come from the latter section ; should this not be so, some of them show a
primitiveness which is hardly compatible with their only dating back to a jaeriod
not earlier than the reign of our James I.
The Inro was worn below the sash or belt, and was retained in position by
a cord passing through its bottom and sides, and fastened to a netsukd. From
the fact that we have found but two representations of it in use in the multi
tude of engravings of costume where it might appear, costumes from which the
pipecase is seldom absent (see illustration, page 45), it is probable that it was
by no means in such frequent use as would be supposed from the numbers
which come over to this country.
All the lacquerers of distinction have occupied themselves with the making
65 9

66 Lacquer.
of Inros ; and not only have they put their finest work into them, but in many
cases they have attested this by their signatures. Besides these there have
been also a vast number of makers who have produced inros having no pretence
to excellency, and the staple article seen in Europe unfortunately comes most
commonly under the latter category.
Note. — In describing the Inros the subject of the decoration is given first, and is succeeded by the
method of its execution. The word given alone at the end (as, for instance, " Black,'' or
'^Nashiji") describes the colour, or method employed on the groundwork.
3lnros (lacquer).
883. The duodenary cycle (see No. 403), in gold, silver, and other
metals. Gold . -. . . . . . . . 17 f
884. Square, with lifting side, and four drawers ; decorated with metal
figures of Chinamien and crests. Gold . . . . . 17 r
[Attached to it is a kozuka blade in a sheath of lacquer, imitating tortoiseshell,
and handle ornamented with European beads. Probably of Chinese origin.]
885. Storm dragon in gold, colours, and tortoiseshell. Black . . 17 r
886 A view of a mountain and pagoda on one side, and on the other
chrysanthemums incrusted in metal and coral. Black . . 1 7 r
887. Six-sided, inlaid with mother-of-pearl ; horses in various positions.
Black ... ...... 1 7 r
888 Tsuishu ; with panels each side, with sages writing, etc. . . \8 c
[Carved lacquer, red (Tsuishu) and black (Tsuikoku), is said to have been
introduced from China at the end of the fifteenth century.]
889. Circular ; with dragon in mother-of-pearl in clouds on each side
and crests and diapers round the edge . . . . . 18 r
890. Diaper patterns ; in gold and coloured hiramakiyd. Black .
891. Six compartments ; a cock under bamboo, in gold and red taka
makiyi. Black ........
892. Octagonal : on the front, the persevering carp at the waterfall ;
on the back, the carp transformed into a dragon (see No. 601) ;
border of kiku crest and creeper ; gold and silver ; hiramakiye.
Black . . .... . . . \8 c

IS c

i« c

PLATE XVI.
LACQUER.
Medicine or Seal Cases (Inros).
1. No. 928. 2. No. 982. 3. No. 908.

;«.:«'?

Medicine and Seal Cases (Lnros). 67

893. Cards with flowers, leaves, pine branches, etc. ; gold ; hiramakiye.
Nashiji .... ....

894. Chinese sages engaged in various pursuits and amusements
lac, pearl, and ivory ; takamakiye. Diapered nashiji
895. The old pine tree at Takasago (see No. 197) ; gold, takam
Nashiji. Ojime, crystal ... . .
896. Chinese coins ; takamakiye^. Gold ....

ikiye.

18 r

Q.^1,1 Illustrated on
& Plate 1%, No.l.
. 18 C

18 C
18 C

897. Shoki with a dagger, eyeing a demon who is teasing him ; hira
makiye. Gold. Nashiji .... . 18 c"
898 Peacock, incrusted in mother-of-pearl and lead. Black . . 18 c
899 Cocks fighting; hiramakiye. Red and gold. Black . . .18c
900 Fishing boats, with nets, on a rough sea ; hiramakiyd ; gold, the
corners mounted in sflver. Black . . . . . . 18 c
901. A monkey; togidashi ; gold lacquer. Gold. .f. Shiomi Masazane . iS c

16 c

902. Bamboo fence, with sparrows and leaves ; hiramakiye ; gold.
Nashiji ......•••••
Netsuke. — A bell in ivory . . . . • . • . \g c
903. Nelumbium leaves and plants, in gold and incrusted shell ; hira-
makiyd. Nashiji. Ojime cornelian  ig c
Netsuke. — A Manju with peony and rock in mother-of-peari . \g c
904. Kiku garden, with cock, hen, and chickens ; takamakiye ; in gold,
colours, and shell. Black . . . • • ¦ . 18 c
OjiMii. — Man chasing bats; shakudo  ^g c
Netsuke. — An elephant. (See No. 347)  \g c
905. Diaper of cherry blossom ; hiramakiye, in gold and colours.
Black  18 ^

68
9o6.

907.

Illustrated on Q08
Plate lb, No. l.^

909.910.

Lacquer.
Three monkeys, deaf, dumb, and blind ; togidashi, in gold and
colours. Gold. Signed at side Shiomi Masazane .
[Mizaru, Iwazaru, and Kikazaru, the monkeys who would be devoid of sight,
speech, and hearing in order that they may see, speak, and hear nothing
that is evil, and so cover their eyes, mouth, and ears. (B. M. C. ^13.)]
Large square : on the front a cottage with pine tree ; on the
back an Oni running at the sight of a piece of dried fish hung
up on the cottage as a charm against evil intruders (see
also No. 310); takamakiye, in gold and colours. Black. In
scribed " From a design of Tatsuki Kokio by Shibun." Ojime
of various metals . . . .
Netsuke. — A o;oat. Wood ... ...
Shoki ; hiramakiye, in gold and colours. Gold. With a silken case
s. Setsuafetsusai . ......

18

i8r18 c
18 (¦

Chinese nobles tiger-hunting and hawking ; incrusted pearl. Black i8 c
Monkey showman (Saru-mawashi) and performing figures (see Nos.
9 and 35) ; black hiramakiye. Inscribed " A copy of a painting
by Ko Hogen by Kobayashi Yasutaka." Gold . . . 18 c

911.

912.

913-
Illustrated on /-, t j
Plate\T,No.2.y^'^-

915- 916.

Chinese sages, each with a different zodiacal sign ; hiramakiye.
Red. .S-. Ikko  \8 e
Netsuke. — A football in red lacquer . . . . . \8 c
A jumble of crests ; hiramakiye in gold colours, and pearl. In
scribed " Copy of old pattern." .s". Joka . . . . . 18 r
Fish and shell ; ivory and pearl, by Yosei. Black . . . \8 c
Butterfly dancers in gold and incrusted pearl. Gyobu. .i". Jokasai . 18 c
The character " Ju," signifying longevity, and kiku crest in gold ;
hiramakiye. Black . . . . . . . . . 18 r
Kiku plants on a hillside ; hiramakiye in gold. Gold . . \8 c

PLATE XVII.
LACQUER.
Medicine or Seal Cases (Inros).
1. No. 924. 2. No. 914. o. No. 936.

Medicine and Seal Cases [Inros). 69
917. Monkey, bird, and foliage, in black. Gold . . . . . 18 r
918. Tsuikoku, with carved panels representing sages playing games
and music . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 r
919. Birds engraved in tsuishu, and chinkinbori. j-. Yosei. Black . 181?
[Chinkinbori was copied from the Chinese, and dates from an early period.
It is similar to dry point etching, and consists of incising the pattern in fine
lines into the body of the lac with a graver (usually a rat's tooth), and
filling up the incisions with powdered gold. (H. J. 157.)]
920. The legend of Kosekiko and Chorio (see No. 275) ; takamakiye
in gold and colours and various metals. Gold. Ojime, ivory.
i". Kakyosai . . . . . . . . . . 18 c
Netsuke. — Gold lac in the shape of a small box . . 18 ^
921. Chinese sages on horseback, attended by a boy. Various metals
in relief Gold . . . . . . . . . 18 ^
922. Fish incrusted in pearl and wood ; risers with incised pattern
in gold. Black, jr. Bakushuhan Chohdi . . . . . i^ c
923. A winter landscape with flying cranes ; in togidashi and hiramakiye,
with incrusted metal. Nashiji . . . . . . . 18 c
924. Landscapes. Duodenary cycle (see No. 403), incrusted in different
metals. Gold and black takamakiye. Nashiji. s. Kakyosai
Shozan . . . . . . . . . .181:
925. Netsuke. — Various musical instruments. Ivory . . . .181?

Ilhtstrated on
Plate i<),No.2.

Illustrated on
Plate IT, No. I.

926. Shells decorated with various subjects taken from the Genji Mono- ^HatTi%No"j,
gatari. (See No. 833.) Gold and silver takamakiye. Black. 18 c
OjiM^. — A bivalve shell in silver . . . . . .181;
Netsuke. — Ouails and miflet . . . . . . . 18 c

927. Chinese garden, pagoda, etc., in inlaid mother-of-peari. Black
tsuishu . . . . . . • • • • . 18 c

70 Lacquer.
Netsuke. — Gourd in red tsuishu, with Chinese design of children
at play . ... . . . . . \8 c
^Piat'^TN"" 9^8. A Chinese palace and grounds with figures ; takamakiye in gold
and colours, and incrusted pearl. Nashiji . . . . i8 ^
Ojime. — Iron, with falling flowers in silver . . i8 c
Manju. — A button, with incised carving of a fisherman and
octopus, s. Mitsutoshi. (See No. 515) . . . 19 ^
929. Cranes, tortoise, pine, bamboo, and plum — emblems of longevity.
Gold takamakiye. Gold. s. Jokasai . . . . 18 ^
0]iut. — Silver diaper . . . . , . . . . 18 c
Netsuke. — Red lac ; mask . . . . . . . 18 ^

930. Winter cherry and fruit. Gold lac, with pearl and coral incrusta
tions. Black, i". Kiukoku .......

932. Cranes : gold and coloured takamakiye, and incrustations of
pearls. Gold. .s". Toyo .......

18 c

931. Dragon in clouds, and tiger in a storm crouching under the bamboo,
the latter combination typifying the power of the elements over
even the strongest of the brute creation. Gold and coloured
takamakiye . . . . . . . . . 18 ^

18 c

933. The Eight Views of Omi (see No. 574); gold takamakiye. Gold 18 c
934. The Hundred Horses. Gold and silver takamakiyd. Gold. .?.
Toyo  18 c
935. Seal box decorated with map of Japan. Inscription in interior.
s. Gamamito . . . , . . . . .18^
Illustrated on 936. New Year's bouquet, decorated lamps, etc. Takamakiye of various
Plate IT, No. 2. ' ^ J
coloured lacquers, with inlays of crystal and shells. Gold. .?.
Hushusai . . , . . . . . , . .18^

PLATE XVIII.

LACQUER

Medicine or Seal Cases (Inros).
I No. 938. 2. No. 895. .J. No. 926.

Medicine and Seal Cases {Lnros).

71

937. Chinese personages painting kakemonos, plaving Co, etc. ; too"idashi
of various coloured lacs. In a case decorated with kiri and
diapers. Nashiji . . . . . . . . 18 r
938. Dragon and Ho on panels, incised and filled with gold in the
chinkinbori style. Black . . . . . . . 18 <:
OjiMfi. — Agate . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 c
Netsuk^. — An ivory horn inlaid with ivory . . . . 18 ^
939. Two Chinese in ancient costume, with a bordering of diapers, and
inlaid in shell and gold . . . . . . . . 18 r
940 Various diapers in gold, silver, and black and plain nashiji, with
ferns at top and bottom ..... .181:
941. Mew of Lake Biwa (see No. 574). Gold hiramakiye. Black . 18 c
942. Two horses (after a design by Jitekisai, brother of Tannyu).
Togidashi and mother-of-pearl. Black . . . . . 18 c
943. Dragon, red and gold. Hiramakiye, with a case of black lac.
Black . . . . .... 18 r
944. Cranes and reeds. Gold takamakiyi. Black . . . . 18 c
945. Chinese children looking into a room in which is a shishi on a
stand. Hiramakiy^ gold and different colours. Black . \8 c
946. A flight of geese, incrusted in silver. Black powdered . . 18 ^
947. A man with a horse carrying grass. Lead and mother-of-pearl,
incrusted. Black. School of Korin . . . 18 r
948. View of Lake Biwa (see No. 574). Gold hiramakiye. Nashiji. . 18 c
949. Water buckets under a pine tree by the sea-shore. Gold hira
makiye ....... .. i8f
K.\gamibuta. — In ivory with chased design of P2bisu and a tai
fish {Chrysophiys cardinalis). Black . . . 18 ^

Illustrated on
Plate K), No. I.

Illustrated on
Plate I?,, No.l-

950. Cherry flower in takamakiyi. Black, jr. Kakiosai

18 c

72 Lacquer.
951. Crane and snow-covered pine trees, incrusted in mother-of-pearl.
Gold. .s". Korin . . . . . . . . 18 ^
Netsuke. — Ivory ; design, two horses . . . . . . \8 c
Ojime. — Cloisonne . . . . . . . \8 c
952. Plum tree incrusted in mother-of-pearl and lead. Gold. Korin
School ... ....... \8 c
953. On one side oxen, in gold and silver takamakiye ; on the other
autumn plants, incrusted in pearl. Powdered gold over red . 18 r
954. Cherry flowers, shells, and crest. Nashiji and black . . . \8 c
955- Peony, tortoise, and deer's horn, in gold of different tints. Gold 18 c
Netsuke. — A shishi, with seal of Bunsai on base . . . \8 c
956. Seals of artist, in takamakiye. Black, .y. Ritsuo . . \8 c
957- Dragon in the clouds in gold and red. Black . . . \8 c
958. A wild boar amongst flowers, in various coloured golds and
mother-of-pearl. Black . . . . . . . \8 c
959- Woman and horse laden with firewood, and a willow growing
by a stream, in black togidashi. Gold. i". Koma Yasutada . 18 r
960. Rats, in gold togidashi. Black, s. Shiomi Masazane . . . \8 c
961. The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (see No. ^T"]); mother-of-
pearl. Black . . . . . . . . . 18 ^
Netsuke. — Porcelain.
962. House, in gold, silver, black, and brown lac. Red . . . 18 r
Netsuke. — A coral diver.

963. Maple, in gold. Black

18 c

964. Dragon and tiger fighting for sacred gem. Red and gold and
nashiji. Black, jr. Kanha . . . . . . . 18 r
965. Dragon on wave in gold. Nashiji and black . . . . \8 c

18 C

18 C

i8 c

18 C

Medicine and Seal Cases {Inros).
966. Cranes, trees, and waterfall ; takamakiye in gold and silver
Gold. .s\ Kajikawa ........
967. Country scenes with figure and waterfall, in gold takamakiye^
Gold. .'.•. Kajikawa ........
968. Shi-shi and peony ; takamakiye in gold and colours. Gold
j>-. Kajikawa ..¦•.....
Netsuke. — No. 333.
969. Kajiwara Kag^suye and Sasaki Takatsuna at the battle of Uji.
Gold and colours. Gold. s. Kajikawa .....
[The bridge which crossed the River Uji having been removed by the
enemy, the two generals abovenamed forded the river amidst a shower of
arrows. Takatsuna, being behind, called to Kagesuye, "Your saddle girth
is getting loose ! " whereupon he stopped to tighten it, and Takatsuna,
passing him, gained the other side first. His conduct was applauded by
Yoshitsune.]
970. Fowls under bamboo. Takamakiye in various coloured lacs.
Gold. j-. Kajikawa .... ... 18 ^
Ojime. — Cornelian . . . . . . . . . \8 c
Netsuke. — A badger distending his stomach. (See No. 344) . 18 ^
971. Horses in takamakiyi, gold, silver, and black. Gold. s. Kaji
kawa . . . . . . . . . . . . \8 c
972. A cicada caught in a spider's web, in gold and red. Nashiji
and black, s. Kajikawa . . . . . . . . \8 c
973. A flight of cranes, in gold. Nashiji and black, s. Kajikawa 18 c
Netsuke. — A boy with a mask . . . . . . . 18 r
Ojime. — Cornelian . . . . . . . . . . \8 c
974- The fifty-three posting stages on the great road Tokaido, between
Kyoto and Tokyo, with their names. Takamakiye. Gold.
s. Kajikawa . . . . . . . . . . \8 c
*. 10

74 Lacquer.
975. A similar subject. Takamakiye. Nashiji. ,s\ Kajikawa . . 18 r
Ojime. — Gilt, with knotted-wire decoration . . . . . 18 ^
Netsuke. — No. 202 . ....... \8 c
976. The Duodenary Cycle (see No. 403), in different panels. Taka
makiye in gold and colours. Gold. i". Kajikawa . . . 18 ^
977. A landscape. Takamakiyi in gold. Gold. .s". Kajikawa . . 18 r
978. Landscape, with a lake, rice-fields, and mountains in the distance.
Takamakiye gold. Nashiji. .s-. Kajikawa . . . . \8 c
979. A mountainous landscape, with cherry trees in full blossom seen
through the mist. Takamakiye in gold. Nashiji. jr. Kajikawa 18 c
Ojime. — Metal, kiku ornamentation . . . . \8 c
Netsuke. — Ivory ; Shiba Onko breaking the water-vessel (See
No. 280) . . . . . . . \8 c
980. Panels, with cock and drum and hen and chickens. Taka-
makiyd in gold and colours. Gold. s. Kajikawa . . . 18 r
Ojime. — Metal ; Chinese Sages of the Bamboo Grove . . 18 r
Netsuke. — Long-tafled tortoise in gold on an ivory nelum
bium leaf . ...... . \8 c

981. Landscape, with rocks. Takamakiye in gold. Gold
kawa ........
Netsuke. — Waves and rocks. Lacquer and coral
Illustrated on 0^2. The hundred horses. Takamakiye in sfold. Nashiii. s
Plate\(s,No.2." J i^ J

s. Kaji- . i8 c

18 c

Kajikawa i8 c

983. Chinese boys with fighting cocks. Takamakiye in various
coloured lacs. Gold. jr. Kajikawa . . . . . i8 t"
984. A flight of many cranes in gold and colours. Black . . . i8 c
985. Gold and black lac imitating the grain of the kiku wood. Kiku
flowers in gold and colours , . . . , . . i8 <:•

PLATE XIX.

WOOD AND IVORY.

Medicine or Seal Cases (Inros).
1. No. 937. 2. No. 922. o. No. 1024.

Medicine and Seal Cases {Liros). 75
986. Cock and hen, with plants ; in gold colours, and incrusted pearl.
Red. jr. Giokuzan . . . . . . . . . 18 c
987. Shells, fish, and peach-blossoms on gold lac, incrusted shell and
metal. Gold and black, jr. Inagawa . . . . . 18 c
Ojime. — Fishes in ivory ... . . . 18 ^
Netsuke. — A dish of shell-fish in metal . . . . 18 <:
988. No dance ; hiramakiye ; gold and incrusted ivory. Gold. .y. Saito. 1 8 c
Ojime. — Fruitstone carved with figures . . . . . 18 c
Netsuke.^ — A piece of stags' horn, with peony cut through . 18 c
[The No dance is one of the most ancient of Japanese customs. It should,
perhaps, rather be called a lyric drama. As such it is the only theatrical
entertainment recognised by the aristocracy, of whose entertainments it usuall)"
forms a part.]
989. Takenouchi receiving the tide gem from the sea-king's
messengers. (See No. 175.) The figures in various metals.
Gold  18 c
990. Ebisu and Daikoku dancing (see No. 119); takamakiye in gold,
colours and incrusted shibuichi. Gold . . . . . 18 f
Ojime. — A gourd of brass with cloisonne pattern . . . 18 <:
Manjij. — No. 519  18 e
991. The cock and drum (see No. 301); takamakiye in gold, with
incrustations of shell. Gold. s. Tounsai Senrio . . .181;
992. I-no Hayata kifling the nuye. Incrusted ivories. Gold . . 18 c
[Yorimasa lived 8,000 moons ago. He was, on account of his valour,
chief guard of the imperial palace at Kyoto. At that time the Emperor Konoye
could not sleep on account of a monster, which scared even the sentinels.
Yorimasa, one stormy night, saw him, by the light of a lightning flash, sitdng on
the roof He shot an arrow at the place, and brought down the beast, and,
with the aid of his retainer, I-no Hayata, he quickly despatched him.
Needless to say, he had honours showered upon him (see also No. 596).]

76 Lacquer.
993. No dancers dancing the feather dance (see No. 988) ; hiramakiye
in gold and red in panels. Nashiji . . . . . . 18 c
Ojime. — A mask and dress of Uzume in copper and silver . \8 c
Kajamibuta. — No. 525 . . . • . ¦ ¦ ¦ . 18 c
994. Ebisu and Daikoku, with a child, dancing (see No. 119); takamakiye
in gold and colours, and incrusted pearls. Gold and nashiji . 18 ^
995. The Prince Genji in banishment watching the sea (from the
Genji Monogatari), (see No. 833) ; takamakiyi in gold and
black   \8 c
996. The spirits of the pine-tree (see No. 197); takamakiye in gold,
with heads, hands, etc., in ivory. Gold. s. Shokwasai . . \8 c
Netsuke. — Ivory button, with a portrait of the Dai Tengu, the
chief of the Tengus (see No. 243), whose nose is so long that
when he walks abroad his retainers march before him lest he
break his nose against something . . . . . . \8 c
997. A Chinese poet looking through a window at a landscape, and
on the reverse a boy in a garden pointing with his finger
takamakiye in gold and colours and incrusted shell. Gold . \8 c
Ojime. — Stained ivory ; a section of bamboo with spider . . 18 ^
Netsuke. — Snafl, etc. ; puppies on a wheel . . . . . \8 c
998. Fan-shaped panels with views of a lake ; hiramakiyd and togidash
in gold and black. Gold ......
999. A house under a pine-tree and a verse of poetry incised. Tsuishu
(See No. 888) 
Netsuke. — In the shape of a despatch box. .r. Joshosai

18 c
18 c

1000. Maple and pine-trees incised and gflt. Black chinkinbori, with
a wooden case decorated with cherry-tree and willows, s.
Yosei . . . . . . . . . . . 18 <^

Lnros {Metal Ivory, Porcelain, etc.). 77
lOOI. Views of Lake Biwa (see No. 574). Gold . . 18 c"
1002. Horses, and on the base an inscription signifying " Happiness
and long life." The whole on a key pattern carved on tsuishu
lac . . . . . . . . . . . . \8 c
1003. Plum-tree sketched on black togidashi. Gold . . . .181:
1003a!. Ravens. Silver . . . . . . . . . 18 c
Netsuke. — Bivalve shell opening to show a temple and grounds . 18 c
lOOZb. Cattle. Red lacquer . . . . . . . 18 c
Netsuke. — A rat on a shell . . . . . . . 18 c
10031;". Cock, hen, and chickens in gold and colours. Gold. jt. Kajikawa 19 c
lOO'^d. A hawk on a perch on either side in takamakiye of various colours
on gold. jr. Hida Kozan . , . . , , , . 19 ^r
1003^. A stream with a decoy and birds in gold and black takamakiye on
black . . . . . . . . . . 18 c
Netsuke. — A boy tickling Hotel's ear . . . . . 18 c
1003/! Hotei with his bag on one side, and on the other dragons fighting ;
takamakiye on nashiji ; in diaper panels . . . . . 18 c
1003^'. Insects, leaves, and flowers in takamakiye lacquer, pearl and lead
on black . . . . . . . . . . . 18 c

Manju. — A wild goose in sflver and rice ears in a circle

18 c

31nros {^zM),
1004. Artists' seals and diaper patterns incrusted in gold and silver.
Shibuichi  18 c
[Shibuichi is an alloy which should contain three parts of silver to one of
copper; hence its name "one-fourth." It varies, however, very much from this
percentage. When pickled in a certain solution it assumes a greyish patina.]

78 Lacquer.
1005. Outer case, a night scene with moon and flying geese, perforated
and incrusted; inner case, silver. By Yasuchika. Yellow bronze 18 c
1006. Case decorated with figures in various metals, in relief, Yoritomo
hunting at F'ujino, containing sflver inro. Shibuichi . . \g c
1007. Incised with the spirits of the pine (see No. 197). By Goto
Hokio Ichijo. Silver . . . . . \8 c
1008. With the artist's or owner's name stamped upon it — namely,
Matsushita. Yellow bronze . . . . . . \8 c
I008«. With silver cloisonnes filled with black enamel in alternate
divisions. Iron. . . . . . . . 18 c
K.\gamibuta and Ojime to match . , . 18 ^

3lntos (3it)orp, Porcelain, etc.).
1009. Takenouchi receiving the gem from the sea-king's messenger (see
Nos. I 75 and 989), gold and coloured lacquer. Ivory, s. Kosuisai 19 c
OjiME.^ — Malachite .  19 ^
Netsuke. — Cornelian button with rats in silver . . 19 ^
lOIO. Hotei and children in relief decorated with gold lac and coloured
enamel. Porcelain, .s". Hokushu . . . . . ig c
Netsuke. — In shape of a kiku flower. Porcelain . . \g c
lOII. Shark skin. Children at play in gold and red lac . . \8 c
[A skin covered with bony tubercles taken from the back of one or other of
a species of Rhinobatus or Rayfish. The tubercles are often filed down, and
the interstices are filled with black lacquer. It is then called Samegawa-nuri,]
I0I2. Oni (see No. 218) and child, incru.sted in ivory and peari on a
diapered ground. Wood. s. Kogaku Tsunehiro . . . 19 r
Ojime. — A sflver dragon . . . . . . . 19 t
Netsuke.— Incrusted with plum-blossom in ivory. Wood . .191?

PLATE XX.
LACQUER.
Medicine or Seal Cases (Inros).
1. No. 1014. 2. No. 1027. 3. No. 1013.

Inros {Wood).

79

IOI3. Seascape with sailing boats, and on the reverse Pujisan : incrusta
tions and lacquerings of gold, shell, ivory, malachite, etc.
.f. Dosho (Shibayama) and Yanagawa .....
IOI4. Peacock and hen, pine-trees, peonies, etc., in gold and colours and
incrusted shefl. j'. Shibayama and Kwanyosai ....
1015. Quafls and millet, deeply incised, .s-. Okatomo ....
IO16. Sparrows and bamboo ; takamakiyd in gold lacquer
1017. Flight of cranes in relief ... ....
Ojime. — Cornelian ..... ...
Netsuke. — A mask enclosed in a bundle covered with diaper
patterns ... .....
IOI8. Diaper patterns, chased with nobles watching sake cups float
down the stream (the game of Kiokusui-no-yen) on one side,
and on the other a palace with the presentation of presents
[The game consists in composing a poem before the cups pass out of sight.]
IOI9. Colour case for seal ; decorated with flowers in cloisonne .
1020. Guri lac, with incised decorations of conventional design .
[In Guri lac the body of the work is formed of superimposed layers of various
coloured lacs, through which the design is cut. (H. J. 156.)]
I02I. Tsuishu lac, carved with kiku flowers and netsuke to match
Ojime. — Greenstone . . . ...
I02Ic?. Sages in red on white Kaga porcelain . ....
Manjij. — Blue and white porcelain ......

Illustrated on
Plate 20, No. 3.

18 C
18 C
18 c
19 c
19 c
19 c
19 c
19 c
18 c
18 c

\g c
19 c
19 c
19 c

Illustrated on
Plate 20, A^o. 1 .

Inros (CClooD).
1022. The nanten plant ; takamakiye in gold, and incrustations of coral.
s. Kwanshosai . . . .... 18 r
[The nanten plant {Nandina domesticd) is often employed in decoration owing
to its bright berries and to its being one of the shrubs which are used at the
New Year's festival.]
1023. Kioyu and Sofu, incrustations of ivory, shell, and wood (see also
Nos. 763 and 769) .... .... 19 f

8o

Lacquer.

1024.

Illustrated on
Plate i<), No. T,.

Illustrated on 1028.
Plate 20, No. 2.

1029.
1030.IO3I.

Ojime. — Cornelian . . . . . • • • . \g c
[These philosophical hermits were so devoid of earthly ambition, that when
the former received an offer of a high post at court, he forthwith proceeded
to wash the intelligence out of his ear, lest it might be tainted thereby, and his
companion, for the same reason, led his ox away from the contaminated
water. (H. J. 65.)]
Children's toys: a kite (Yakko-dako) (see No. 184), battledore
and shuttlecock, etc. ; inlays of ivory and coloured woods . 19 r
Ojime. — A kite cord and holder. Bamboo and ivory . . ig c
Netsuke. — A box containing an articulated doll. s. Shunko . ig c

1025. A tea jar and bag and decorated bag. Takamakiyd in various
coloured lacs . . • ... 17 t

1026. Wood and bamboo, making a framed diaper pattern, opening at
side and showing small drawers, s. Shibata Hisajuro
Netsuke. — In the shape of a knot, of similar make
1027. The six poets (see No. 195), lacquered in gold and colours, and
incrusted in pearl, s. Chohei ......

New Year ornaments on one side, and on the other a skull
lacquered in gold and incrusted in ivory, the subject being from
a poem by Ikkyu ... .....
" The gateway pines we plant
Are milestones on life's road.
Marking the stages past.
Thus glad the path for some.
Whilst sad for some the way."
Ferns in relief in black and gold lac .....
Shishis fighting on one side, on the other peony incrusted in
ivory ; the whole on a chased key pattern . ...
A travefling trunk in bamboo basketwork, with a knife in an
ivory sheath ..........
Netsuke. — Kirin in red lacquer . . ....
[A kirin is a combination of a deer (as to its body), a dragon (as to its head),
and a lion (as to its mane). It is said to be the noblest form in the animal
creation, and an emblem of perfect good. (H. J. 62.)

18 c
18 c
18 c
\gc

18 c
igc
18 c
\8c

PART III.
DIVISION E.
%diU Cups (^afea^ufei).
Unless otherwise specified the groundwork is red lacquer and the decoration is in gold.
IO61. Emblems of longevity on back and front . . . . . \8 c

1062. Kanzan and Jittoku in gold and colours, s. Kawasaki Riok
1063. Pheasant under a cherry tree ....

1 . \'& c

1065. Hotei, Benten, and Daikoku (see No. 119), in various coloured
lacs. s. Shomosai .......

1066. Tortoise supporting rock ; cranes, etc. s. Kakosai
1067. Tortoises and wave patterns .....
1068. Grasses .........
1069. Ono-no Komachi (see No. 191) and poem in gold on green
1070. A pair of cups, with old gold and silver coins let into the surface . \g c
IO71. Carp in water, gold and black, s. Toyokawa Tounsai of Musashi \g c

18 c

1064. Fish inlaid in ivory, s. Hakugioku . . . \8 c

19 c
19 c
19 c
19 c
19 c

II

82 Lacquer.
1072. A swallow behind willow trees, in gold and black .
1073. Set of three. A horse race in gold and colours .
1074. Set of three. Cranes, tortoise, plum tree, and bamboo
1075. I" shape of sak^ jar with Shojo. (See No. 215)
1076. Landscape and view of Fujisan. s. Kakosai Shozan .
1077. Landscape and viev/ of Fujisan. .5". Fusen .
1078. Design of fir trees in gold ..,,..
1079- Hotel and child in coloured lacquers
1080. A lady and children, .y. Richio ...

. 18 c
¦ 19 c
. 19 c
. \g c
¦ 19 c
19 c
. \8c
. i8c
. 18 c

No. \\%^.^Lacquer Jikiro.

PART III.
Hacquer.
DIVISION F.
Crags (TSons).
1088. Kiri branch in gold on nashiji . . . ig c
1089. Shishi and peony in gold, on gold and silver nashiji . . . 19 ^
1090. Gama and Tekkai (see Nos. 149 and 150) in gold lac and incrusted
ivory on wood. jr. Harui . ... . . ig c
IO91. Panels of birds and flowers, in gold and colours on gold . . \g c
1092. Chinese children playing with a bird and dog, in inlaid pearl on
black. ? Chinese. . . . . . 18 c
1093. Toba (a Chinese poet) and boy on a round panel with flowers and
diapers, in inlaid pearl on black. (? Chinese) . . ig c
1094. Tiger and dragon, in gold and colours on black ground, with a
bordering of flowers . . . . . \g c
1095. Rats in gold ; togidashi on black. .?. Tomoharu . . . ig c
1096. The Emperor's carriage and floral designs, in takamakiye on
nashiji . . . • • . . . 17 <;
1097. Rats in gold ; togidashi, on black, .y. Shunsho . . 18 ^
1098. Five circular Bon, with various designs in gold, on black . \8 c
1099. In the form of a leaf, with tortoises on rocks, in peari and gold lac,
on a dark blue ground . . . . • • ¦ . 18 c
83

PART III

Tlie side
illustrated on
Frontispiece,
and the lid on
Plate 39.

Illustrated on
Plate 21.

Hacquer.
DIVISION G.
agiscellaneous Articles.
Note. — The various boxes in use with the Japanese are thus styled: Hako, a box ; Bento-bako, a
luncheon box , Fu-bako orjb-bako, a box for carrying a letter ; Jisshukb-bako, a perfume game
box ; JTi-bako, or Jikiro, a nest of boxes ; Kiyara-bako, Ko-bako, and Kogo, a perfume box ;
Te-bako, a box for toilet articles , Ju-kogo, a small nest of boxes for the incense game. Other
articles are: Sage-jit, Picnic set: Tabako-bon, smoking set ; Sho-dana, cabinet with shelves ;
Ryoshi-bunko, MSS. box ; Natsum'e, tea box.
IIIO. Hitsu (a chest). Probably used as a receptacle for robes. Size, 4 ft.
8 in. long, by 2 ft. 2 in. high, and 2 ft. 4 in. wide ; decorated on
aU sides with scenes in gold lacquer on black, contained within a
triple bordering of diapers and floral designs in gold and
mother-of-pearl. The scenes depict flower gardens, buildings,
bridges, and ornamental waters, in and by which Court ladies
and children walk and play. The chest is bound with brass and
gflt angle plates, decorated hinges, and fittings, the plate sur
rounding the keyhole having an elaborate design of dragons
and tigers. The interior of the lid is decorated with a panel
upon a nashiji ground. (See also p. 49) . . .. . . i'] c
IIII. Ryoshi-bunko, with tray. On the lid a scene in the grounds of the
Palace (Gosho) at Kyoto. Noblemen in Court attire advance
towards the Emperor, who is seated on a dais. Behind them a
Court carriage. The whole in gold lacquer of various shades,
silver lacquer and gold, and silver foil, and within a border of
flowers and creepers in mother-of-pearl and gold similar to that

PLATE XXI.
LACQUER.
No. nil. Ryoshi-bunko, or MSS. Box. The lid only. See also page 50,
and illustration on page 55.

Lacquer — Miscellaneous .Articles. 85
upon No. IIIO illustrated in the Frontispiece. Upon the
interior of the lid is an inscription in capitals of gold foil on
black, " Maria Uan Diemen," with a border of scroll work. (See
p. 49, and illustration, p. 55.) . . . . . . ij c
III3. JissHU-KO-BAKC— Perfume game box. Nashiji lac. The lid
shaped like folded paper decorated with fallen cherry flowers
on waves, and the top with an imitation of folded paper in gold
and coloured lacs ; the interior containing in a tray six incense
boxes, decorated with birds and flowers in gold, and beneath
the utensils (in silver), papers, etc., necessary to the game.
From the Collection of the Daimio Mizuno . . 17^
1 1 14. Jtj-BAKO. — Nest of boxes of black lac, decorated with various
diaper patterns in gold and colours, and containing trays for
kozukas ... . . . . . ij c
1115. JissHU-KO-BAKO. — Perfume game box, hexagonal, on stand with
inner boxes and trays, the cover and sides pierced with a design
of waves (seigai-nami), and the box with the famous view of
Mount Yoshino (see Murray's " Japan," p. 337). s. Kajikawa . 17 <;
1 1 16. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box decorated with a rough floral design on
a chestnut diaper pattern in gold on black . . . . 17^
1 1 17. Nest of perfume boxes in red lac, of circular form, decorated with
flowers in gold and various colours. ? Chinese . . . ij c
1 1 18. Ju-BAKO. — Nest of boxes of silver lac, in the form of three square
boxes overlapping ; decorated with peasants and rice fields,
pheasant and plum blossoms on the lid, and cards with pictures
and fafling cherry blooms on the sides in gold . . . 1 7 ^
1 1 19. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box of nashiji lac. Decorated with land
scape and view of Fujisan in gold  ^1 c
1 120. Fu-BAKC— Despatch box ; decorated with fans of various shapes,
each having different subjects upon them ; gold on nashiji . . iJ c

86 Lacquer —
II2I. Ju-BAKO. — Nest of boxes ; decorated with boatmen carrying fire
wood, in gold, and mother-of-pearl in black . . . . 17 ^
1 122. Fu-BAKO. — -Box for letters. Decorated on the lid in takamakiye
gold on black, with a figure representing Yakio, the discoverer of
medicine ; on the interior of the lid with lilies, birds, fish, and
water, in the same material. Signed Tatsuki Takahiro . . 1 7 t
1 123. RvOsHi-BUNKO. — MSS. box of gold lacquer, decorated with rocky
landscape, temple, and buildings on a lake. On the interior
the same, with cranes, and floating tansaku (papers for poems).
(See No. 1246) . . . . . . . . . . 17 ^
1 124. S.\(;e-ju. — Picnic box, with nests of boxes, and sake jar, in the shape
of two kiku flowers intersecting one another ; decorated with
diapers, crests in medallions and plants in gold and black on
nashiji ... .... 17 t
1 125. Kashi-ki. — Stand for sweetmeats, consisting of five circular shelves,
supported by cylindrical columns ; four of the shelves are each
fitted with three fan-shaped trays, and the topmost with a round
tray ; decorated with landscapes, flowers, and birds, in gold on red 17 c
1 126. Ko-b.\ko. — A box with compartments ; decorated with diaper pat
terns in gold on black . . . . . .17 c
1127. Ju-BAKO. — Nest of three square boxes in a cover ; decorated with
diaper patterns in gold and nashiji. The cover with Ho birds
and flowers in gold on nashiji. From the Hamilton Palace Col
lection .. ....... \^ c
1 128. Kogo. — Square box; the lid decorated with horses in a forest,
in various coloured lacs ; containing tray decorated with shi-shis
P''^'' 22. and peonies and four smaller boxes, with pictures of poets and
poetesses on the lids . . . . . . . . . \'] c
II29. Kogo. — Box in the form of a flower ; decorated with cranes in gold
and metal, plum, pine, and dragon, in gold metal, on green
nashiji ... . ..... 17 ^
1 130. Kogo. — Round box; decorated with dandelions, etc., and basket
in gold on nashiji ground . .... ,17 c

Illustrated on

PLATE XXII.
LACQUER.
No. 1128 Kogo. No. 2 represents the top of the lid, No. 3 an inner tray,
and No. i four small boxes in the lower part.

Miscellaneous Articles. 87
1 131. A box in the shape of a samisen (guitar) in black lac ; the interior
decorated with plants and grasses in gold on nashiji . 17 ^
1 132. Kogo.^ — Circular box ; decorated on the outside of the lid with a
picture of Roraishi amusing his parents (see No. 274), in
gold on gyobu ; the inside with kiri and Ho bird in gold on
nashiji . ... 17 f
II33. Ju-kogo. — Nest of small boxes; decorated with diapers, flowers,
crests, and trees in gold on nashiji ; on the interior of the lid
a basket of chrysanthemums in gold on nashiji . . . .17 c
1 134. Koir6 of black lac decorated with chrysanthemums in red gold,
and with a silver lac interior . . . . . . 1 7 r
1 135. Small box with cover in the shape of a birdcage ; decorated with
plants and gyobu inlay, and on the interior with quails in
gold on black . . . . . . . . .171:
1 136. Hi-iRE. — Fireholder ; decorated with the aoi and wistaria as crests
on a gold diaper pattern in black and gold . . . . . ij c
II37. Nest of small hexagonal boxes in the shape of a birdcage; the
boxes decorated with birds, plants, and diaper patterns on gold ;
the stand and cover with flowers in gold lac, and incrustations of
ivory and coral . . . . . . . . . . ij c
II38. Ko-bako. — Small writing and paper box in the shape of a despatch
box, containing paper, cards, ink slab, water-pot, and brushes ;
decorated with pine, plum blossom, and crests of the Tsugaru
family in gold on nashiji . . . . . • . 17^
1 139. Koire. — Decorated with flowers in gold on black lac: lined with
metal ....  1 7 ^
1 140. Ko-BAKO.— In four divisions ; decorated with grasses in gold and
dewdrops in silver metal on black lac . . . . ¦ . 1 7 ^
II41. Ko-BAKO. — In four divisions; decorated with fans, maple leaves,
flowers, and a cat asleep, in gold and various coloured lacs . 1 7 f

88

Lacquer —

1 142. Ko-BAKO. —Decorated with a flight of Chidori, rocks, and
waves, in gold on black . . . . . . . 17 f
1 143. Koire. — Decorated with chrysanthemums and crests on nashiji 17 r
1 144. Ko-BAKO.^ — Of cylindric form, with various minute decorations in
gold on black . . . . . . . . . I'j c
1 145. JuKOGO. — Nest of small boxes ; decorated with grasses in gold lac,
and dewdrops in silver on black . . . . . ij c

Illustrated on
Plale 23.

Illustrated on
Plate 23.

1 175. GosHO-GURUMA. — A miniature Court carriage, with wooden support
and steps ; carved wood lacquered and decorated with bamboo
and pine on diapers in gold and black on nashiji ; the mounts of
copper gilt, engraved with plants ; the interior panelled with pine,
bamboo, kiku flowers, cranes and tortoises in colours. With an
ox in carved wood, lacquered black ....
1 176. Kogo. — On a carriage similar to above ; decorated with pine trees
and plants, and the tomoy^ and nine-star crest of the Hosokawa
famfly. Gold and black on nashiji .....

Illustrated on
Plate 34.

1 177. KusHi-DAi. — Combstand with five drawers, with shakudo handles ;
decorated with creepers, and cards with various subjects and
poems upon them ; in gold on black ......
1 178. Ryoshi-bunko. — Despatch box. Decorated with clouds in nashiji
and cherry blossoms seen through the clouds in incrusted pearl,
on a black ground .....
1 179. Sage-ju. — Picnic box, with nest of boxes in the shape of a jar, a sak^
bottle in the shape of a Shojo (see No. 213), a box, cup, and
tray; decorated with flowers, bamboo, fans, etc., in gold on
nashiji ... .......
1 180. Kago. — Miniature Sedan chair, with bamboo blinds ; decorated
with plants in gold and mounted in shakudo, engraved with
flowers and kiku crests

18 c

18 c

18 C

18 C

18 C

PLATE XXIII.

LACQUER.

The larger carriage, with the ox in the shafts, is No. 1 175, a miniature Goshoguruma,
or Court carriage. The smaller carriage is No. 1176, which forms a

Kogo, or incense cabinet.

Miscellaneous liiiclcs. 89
1 181. Jisshu-ko-bako. — Cabinet for the perfume game, with shelves and
utensils ; decorated with birds, cherry blossoms, and the Tokugawa
crest in gold on nashiji, with shakudo mounts, engraved with
plants . .18^
I182. Sageju. — Picnic set, with nests of boxes, sake jar, trays and cup
complete ; decorated with a ferry boat with passengers, in gold
and colours, and encrusted pearl jt. Tomoharu . 18 ^
1 183. Square basket, bordered with lacquer, and the interior lacquered,
with a portrait of Uzume (see No. i) in the dress of a Court
lady, with fan in gold and encrusted mother-of-pearl . . . \8 c
1 184. Ryoshi-bunko. — Manuscript box; decorated on the lid and sides
with pine and orange tree beside a stream, in which birds in
gold and sflver metal are swimming. The interior of the lid is
decorated with a moonlight scene, in which is seen a temple by
a stream, pine trees, and plum coming into blossom, the whole '''''piate2/L"
encrusted in gold, ivory, and silver. Containing a tray decorated
with a view of fishermen's huts, salt works, and boats, beside a
rough sea, in gold on nashiji. . . . \8 c
1 185. Ryoshi-bunko. — Manuscript box ; decorated on the lid with a view
of a nobleman's summer house, beside a lake, with cherry trees
in bloom, pine, bamboo, etc. ; the sides with a running stream, in
gold and colours on black, the interior with the double cherry
beside a stream, in gold on nashiji . . . . . \8 c
1 186. Jikiro. — Nest of round boxes ; decorated with cherry blossom in
gold on various coloured lacquers, a branch of the tree forming
the handle. (See fllustration, p. 82) . . . . . 18 c
1 187. Fu-bako. — Box for letters; decorated with a view of Mount
Yoshino, with its cherry trees in bloom, in gold and silver on
nashiji, with Shakudo mounts bearing the Tokugawa crest. 18 c
1 188. Jikiro. — Nest of boxes, in the shape of a jar, for food and sake,
consisting of a pot, three cases, a cup, and dish ; lacquered in
colours, and decorated with different patterns in chinkinbori . \8 c
12

90 Lacquer —
1 189. Ryoshi-bunko. — Manuscript box : decorated with a shishi upon a
rock by a waterfall, and a peony flower ; in gold takamakiyi on
black. . ...  \8 c
1 190. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box ; decorated in part with diaper patterns, in
gold on black, and in part with plants in gold and coloured lacs
on nashiji . . • . . \8 c
1 191. Fu-B.\K0. — Despatch box, with pine branches and cherry blossoms
in green and silver lac on a gold powdered black ground . .18 c-
II92. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box ; decorated with plum tree and moon on
gold lac . .... 18 f
1 193. Tabako-bon. — Smoking set, in the shape of two six-leaved screens
joined at the ends, decorated with the eight celebrated views of
Lake Biwa (see 574), in togidashi, with a brazier of metal gilt in
the shape of the lucky bag, which is pierced with a pattern of the
precious or lucky things (see No. 119), and an ash holder in the
shape of a folded paper {noshi) . . . . . . . \8 c
1 194. Triangular stand of red Foochoo lac, with a Chinese landscape,
figures, flowers, and plants on a diaper ground . . 18 <"
1 195. Fu-BAKO. — Oblong box for papers ; decorated on top and sides
with kiku plants in flower, and a stream, gold and black on
nashiji ; on the interior kiku crests in gold and black on nashiji . \8 c
1 196. Jisshu-ko-bako. — An oblong box in compartments containing the
utensils for the Perfume Game ; decorated with pine, bamboo,
and plum (sho-chiku-bai) (see No. 682), in gold on nashiji . . 18 r
1 197. S.\GE-JU. — Picnic box ; containing a nest of square boxes, sakd jar,
tray, and cup, decorated with landscapes, diapers, and streams,
on which float cards on which poems are written (see No. 1246),
in gold and colours on black lac . . . , . . 18 f

PLATE XXIV.
LACQUER.
No. 1 1 84. Ryoshi-bunko, or MSS. Box. The lid only. See also page 50.

.Je:^^ia^*^f^

PLATE XXV.
LACQUER.
No. 1230. Circular box. The upper illustration shows the interior with
its four boxes, the lower the lid.

Miscellaneous Articles. 91
II98. JissHU-Ko-BAKO. — Box for PerfuiTie Game set, containing hvit boxes,
two ash holders, a card case, wood stand, knife, etc. Decorated
with the kikko (tortoise shell) pattern, and the imperial kiri, and
the five-star crest . . . . . .181"
[The implements and articles for the Game of Perfumes contained in this set
are enumerated at great length at p. 81 of the " Catalogue of the Buriington
Fine Arts Club Exhibition, 1894,'' where this piece was shown.]
1 199. Ryoshi-bunko. — Manuscript box ; decorated with cock, hen,
flowers, and diapers, in mother-of-pearl of various colours on
black. Pekinese . . . . . . . . . 18 c"
1200. Gaku. — Round panel, with a view of Itsukushima, one of the
three celebrated views in Japan, in gold and colours, on black.
s. Koma Yasumasa (or Taishin) . . . , 19 ^
I20I. Tsuitate. — Panel on stand. Decorated with a hawk kflling a bird,
in gold and colours, on black incised diaper ground ; on the
reverse, geese beside a stream, executed in a similar manner . 18 c
1202. Tabako-bon. — Smoking set with bronze fire and ash holder and
three drawers ; decorated with a waterfafl, trees, and flowers in
medaflions, on mokume lac . . . . 18 c
[Mokumd is the term applied to a lacquer which imitates the graining of wood.]
1203. Square box ; decorated with plants and crest in gold and colours in
nashiji . . . ..... 18 r
1204. Miniature State palanquin in black lac, mounted with gilt orna
ments, and decorated with floral designs and the crest of the
Daimio Ii of Hikone ... . . . 18 c
1205. Kogo. — Square perfume box with three compartments ; decorated
with autumn plants and insects in gold on black . . . . 1 8 t
1206. Jukogo. — Nest of perfume boxes with feet, with views of the
celebrated places on Lake Biwa, lacquered in gold, and incrusted
in mother-of-pearl on black . . • . . . 18 <;
1207. Fu-bako. — Despatch box ; decorated with maple leaves in various
colours in togidashi . . . . . . • • . 18 ^

92 Lacquer —
1208. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box ; decorated with moon and cherry flowers
inlaid in gold and silver on nashiji, and on the interior a water-
wheel beside a willow tree in gold on nashiji . . . 18 c
1209. Fu-BAKO. — Despatch box ; decorated with a branch of a plum tree
from which hang two cards, on one of which is a poem, praising
the fragrance of the blossom ; in gold, silver, and red togidashi
on black lacquer

I2I0. Octagonal box ; decorated with a sparrow and bamboo and other
plants, inlaid in silver on black lacquer ; on the interior with the
kikko (or tortoise-shell) pattern in gold on black

18 c

18 c

I2II. Jikiro. — Canteen box with drawer; decorated with horses in a
meadow, and fir trees in gold and silver, on powdered red-brown
lacquer . , . 18 f
I2I2. Oblong case ; decorated with a dragon amidst waves, in gold on
black lacquer, and on the bottom a landscape incised and gflt 18 c
1213. Ryoshi-bunko. — Manuscript box, containing tray decorated with
butterfly and peony on a dish in coloured lacquer ; Chinese
children playing with an elephant, incrusted in ivory and mother-
ot-pearl, on the cover, and birds and trees on the sides. Tsuikoku
on tsuishu ground . , , . . 18 ^
1214. Fu-bako. — Despatch box ; decorated with plum blossom and ferns
in gold, sflver, and coloured lacs . , . . 18 ^
1215. Kogo. — Incense burner ; decorated with a vine plant trailing over
a fence, and a diaper border in gold on black lac . \8 c
1216. A black lae card box ; decorated with the Sho-chiku-bai (see
No. 682), the crest of the Daimio Abe of Shirakawa, and
containing the cards for the game of " Uta-garuta," or " the
Poem Cards" . , . ..... 18 ^
1217. Bento-bako. — Picnic box ; decorated with figures, animals, and
bufldings in landscapes . . . . . . . . \8 c

Miscellaneous Articles. 93
1218. Tahako-bon. — Smoking set in red and gold lacquer on black ground ;
decorated with subjects illustrating the growth and preparation of
rice. The charcoal box in the form i)f a cottage . . , 18 ^
1219. Tabako-bon. — Smoking set, with circular medallions on polished
wood (keyaki), a movable top with scrolls and medallions in red
lacquer ; the handle in the form of a scouring rush . . . 18 c
1220. Fu-BAKO. — Oblong box, with maple leaves and chrysanthemums on
sflver nashiji 18 c
1221. JisSHU-KO-BAKO. — Perfume Game box ; Mokume lacquer with
numerous drawers, fire box, and tray, decorated with sho-chiku-bai
in gold lacquer . . 181"
1222. Box, in the form of two intersecting squares, with three divisions,
gold lacquer, with chrysanthemums and wistaria on the outside,
containing a tray with medallions and diapers . . 18 c
1223. Ry'oshi-bunko. — MSS. box. Gold and black lacquer, landscapes
and Jurojin on a deer on the exterior; on the interior a long-
armed monkey reaching up to the moon . 18 c
1224. Kogo. — Circular perfume box of Guri lac. (See No. 1020) . 181;

1225. Kogo. — Perfume box ; decorated with birds on a persimmon tree,
on green gold nashiji .

1229. JuKOGO. — Nest of three boxes with cover decorated with kiku in
gold 

18 c

1226. KiYARA-BAKO. — Kiduey-shapcd perfume box ; decorated on the lid
with children and puppy in gold on gyobu nashiji, on the sides
with creepers in gold on black, and on the interior (which con
tains a tray) with geese and landscapes on nashiji . 18 if

18 c

1227. Small box in the shape of a cherry flower ; gyobu on gold .
1228. Circular box covered with a large kiku flower in gold lac . .18^

18 c

Illustrated on
Plate 25.

94 Lacquer —
1230. Round box, containing three fan-shaped, and, as a centre, one
circular box. The exterior lid decorated with the shafts and front
of a Court carriage, which is laden with autumn flowers ; its inside
having a long-tafled tortoise bearing a rock, on which are flowers
in gold and colours on a gold ground ; the lids of the inner
boxes have gourds, wistaria, and plum trees in lacs of all colours 18 c
1231. Ju-KOGO. — Nest of perfume boxes in the shape of a peony flower
and leaves in coloured and gold lac on a nashiji ground . . 18 ^
1232. Natsume. — Tea box in the shape of a kiku flower, decorated with
the same in gold and coloured lacs on a red ground . . . 18 ^
1233. Ju-KOGO. — In the shape of a bamboo basket work pannier to carry
on the back, decorated with plants in gold lac on gold lac . . 18 ^
1234. Kogo. — Decorated with shells and maple leaves in gold and colours
on a nashiji ground . . . . . . 18 c
Illustrated on 12'iK. KoGO. — In the shape of two intersecting fans, decorated with waves
Plate2T,No.2. ''"-' ^^ -^
and plants in gold . . . 18 t
1236. A box imitating a Koto (a musical instrument resembling a zither),
the lacquer in parts imitating the grain of the wood and the
different designs upon the original . . . . 18 ^
1237. Ju-KOGO. — Decorated with a kiku plant in flower, beside a rivulet,
gold and black lac on a gyobu nashiji ground . . . . 18 c
1238. Kogo. — Decorated with a landscape and lake scene . \8 c
1239. Kogo. — Circular ; decorated with various-shaped fans on a nashiji
ground ... . . \8 c
1240. Kogo. — Decorated with kiri leaves, ferns, and the crests of the
Ogasawara family, in gold on a black lac ground . . . 18 c
1241. A box on four legs made to the design of a checker board ;
decorated with the kiku flower on a mokume ground . . . 18 c

Miscellaneous . hi ides.
1242. Kogo. — Circular ; decorated with Hotei and his bag in gold on
nashiji ground .... ...
1243. Kogo. — Se.xagonal ; decorated with hen and chickens in gold and
red on nashiii ....

95

18 c

18 c

1244. A circular box ; decorated with a cock in gold and colours on
nashiji , , . . . 18 if-
1245. A kidney-shaped box ; decorated with Chinese landscapes incrusted
in various metals on black . . . 18 c
1246. Kogo. — In the shape of three cards (shikishi and tanzakus) placed
beside one another irregularly ; decorated with a garden, a poem,
and a wistaria in flower ; the poem on one of the tanzakus is an 'piate%','N'o"2.
expression of sorrow at the scattering of flowers at the close of

"'S ....
[The square card is called tanzaku ; the oblong, shikishi.]

18 C

1247. A circular box ; decorated with a rice field in gold on black ; the
interior with chidori on nashiji. i-. Shunsho . . . \8 c
1248. Kiyara-bako. — Decorated inside and out with maple leaves, cherr'v illustrated on
n 11-1 1, Platey,,No.\.
flowers, and plants in gold and colours on black . . . \8 c

1249. Hiire. — Gold lac, decorated with the kiku crest

18 C

1250. HiiRE. — Silver lac, with a conventional decoration of kiri flowers
and leaves in gold . . . . . \8 c
1251. A box ; decorated with a profusion of maple leaves in gold and
colours ; the interior with a seigainami or wavelike decoration
on nashiji. s. Ippyosai . . . . . . . \8 c

1252. Kogo. — In the shape of a lady with flowing dress and train, which

Illustrated on
Plate 2q, No. 3.
is decorated with different patterns in gold . . . 18 c

1253. Kogo. — Incense burner ; in the shape of a prunus blossom, decorated
with pine and plum blossom ; lid silver pierced work repre
senting bamboos . . . . . . . . . 18 c

96 Lacquer —
1254. A circular box, decorated with Ho-wo and kiri crests on diaper
patterns . ...  18 ^
1255. A box in the shape of two intersecting ones ; decorated as to one
on the top with a river scene, castle, and bridge, as to the other
with plants ; the sides with a river scene bordered with willows
and a man poling a boat containing faggots of brushwood . , 18 c
1256. A pair of boxes in compartments, with covers ; decorated with a
landscape of Chinese design in gold and brown. From the
Hamilton Palace collection ... . . 18 ^
1257. Kogo. — Perfume box ; decorated with kiku crests and trailing
plants in gold on black . ...181:
1258. A clock case in the shape of an Inro ; decorated with buildings
and figures, with Ho-wo and plants in gold . . . . 18 c
1259. Kogo. — Perfume box in various compartments, in imitation of a
Court carriage ; decorated with kiku crests in gold lac . . \8 c
1260. Box in the shape of a circular drum, with the figure of a child
seated on the top ; the barrel decorated with Ho-wos and
Illustrated on ... ..,_,,
piatei'&,No.\. creeper in gold on mokume lac : containing three fan-shaped
boxes with birds, plants, and trees in gold ....

18 c

1261. Box in the shape of the outline of an elephant covered with
Plate 2^, No.

Illustrated on trappings ; the sides sown with different patterns in panels of

gold and coloured lacquers inlaid with ivory . . . , 18 c
1262. Box in the shape of a boat with .sail ; decorated with a personage
standing by a willov/ tree and watching a spider floating on a
leaf ...  eariy 18 c
1263. Ju-KOGO. — Seven-sided ; decorated with lespedeza plants beside
a rivulet in gold on nashiji . , , , . , . 18 c

PLATE XXVI.
LACQUER.
L No. 1273, Kogo. Lid only. 2. No. 682, Kodansu.

Miscellaneous Articles. 97
1264. KoGO. — Octagonal. On the exterior a monkey with peach in red
and black lac in relief on a gold ground. On the interior of the
lid a framed European colour print ; on the sides various patterns
in red on black ; and on the bottom a copy of a European
engraving incised in gold on black . . . . . . 18 ^
1265. Ko-dansu containing three smaller ones and tray, veneered with illustrated on
tortoiseshell, and lacquered with kiku hedge and flying geese ''^^''' "''
in gold, colours, and metal , . , . . . \8 c
1266. Round box decorated with wistaria in gold on a diaper ground . \8 c

1267. Kiyara-bako.. — Decorated with game cocks fighting, and containing
two boxes decorated with flowers. The top of mokume lac

18 c

1268. Jif-KOGO. — Octagonal ; decorated on the cover with a cottage in a
fence, plum tree, and mountainous landscape in gold and various
coloured lacs ; the interior decorated with landscapes, poetry,
cards, plants, and trees in gold and colours . . 18 ^
1269. JfJ-KOGO. — In the shape of a fan ; decorated with wistaria in gold
on nashiji ; the bottom compartment with a metal lining for
burning incense . . . . . . • . . 18^
1270. Ju-KOGO. — The cover decorated with peonies, tendrils, and the crest
(mon) of the Daimio Sakai, in gold and coloured lacs on nashiji . 18 ^
1271. KoGO. — In the shape of a koto, containing three smaller boxes
decorated with kiri, butterflies, sparrows, and flowers in gold and
colours on gold ; the koto of mokume lacquer . . . . 18 ^
1272. A box covered with cherry bark ; lacquered ; with cherry blossom,
and with ducks in a stream in gold and incrusted pearl . .181;
127^. KoGO. — Decorated with wistaria on a trellis, in gold and incrusted illustrated on
. , ^. 1 r 1 ¦ 1 • 1 •.• o Plate 2(>,No.\.
shell on gold ; the interior With a flight of chidori on nashiji . \8 c

98 Lacquer —
1274. Box in the shape of a pardy open and pardy folded screen ;
decorated with a diaper pattern and landscape in nanakoji on
o-old ; the sides and bottom with mandarin ducks in a stream ;
the interior with mountain views and cherry trees . . \8 c
1276. Kogo.-- In the shape of a chessman ; decorated with a fan and cap
in a gourd-shaped panel, on gyobu ground ; the sides decorated
with maple leaves, in gold and colours ; an inner tray with kiku
and plants ..... ....

Illustrated on 1277 KoGO. — -In the shapc of a tea jar with silk cover ; decorated in gold
Plate 2-], No.l. ''
lac and pearl gyobu , . ¦ ...
1278. Jisshu-ko-bako. — Decorated with kiku, in gold, and mother-of-
pearl, and silver rimmed ; containing ivory cards, a smafl nest of
boxes, tray, etc. . ....

1280. Bowl and cover of Tsuikoku lac ; decorated with Ho-wo bird and
peony in relief ..........

18 c

18 c

18 c

1279. Jisshu-ko-bako. — Natural wood; decorated with a mountainous
landscape in gold lac, and containing two nests of boxes, incense
burner, etc. ... . • . . . i8 c

18 c

1281. Brush Case of red lac ; carved with a dragon and mounted in ivory i8 c
Ojime, a peachstone carved with a dragon. . . . . .18^
1282. Kogo. — In the shape of a drum ; decorated with creepers in gold on
red lac ; with an ivory mask of an old man, and a flute 18 and 19 ^
1283. Square Box with creepers and the crest of the Daimio Sakai in
gold on a black ground . . .... 18 c
1284. Kogo. — In the shape of a koto ; decorated with diaper patterns and
flowers, in gold, black, and brown lac, with a poem in praise of
the moon written on the inner side of the lid . . . . 18 f

PLATE XXVII.

LACQUER.

1. No. 1277, Kogo. 2. No, 123s, K6g5. Lid only.
o. No. 1414. Box in the form of intersected cards. Lid only.

Miseellaneous . I rtieles.

99

1285. Square Box and stand ; decorated with cherry flowers and fern or
parsley leaves in gold ; the sides of gyobu nashiji . . \8 c
1286. Box of gold lac covered with a pattern in gold of waterwheels in
a stream ; the wheels in inlaid pearl ; the interior sown with
tomoye forming circles on nashiji . . . 18 t
1287. Oblong Box in the shape of a game table ; the cover decorated
with plum trees, fir, bamboo, etc., in gold ; the sides of mokume ;
in the interior two small boxes decorated with cranes and pine
in gold and mother-of-pearl on nashiji. . . . 18 <:
1288. Box in the shape of a leaf ; decorated with a formal design of
honeysuckle in gold on silver ; the interior containing a tray
similarly decorated . . . . . 18 <:
1289. Oblong Sexagon.al Box ; decorated with plum blossom and birds
on mokum6 ; the interior sown with fir spikes and plum blossom
on black . . . . . \8 c
1290. Natsume. — With chrysanthemums in black lac on brown wood 18 c
1291. Kagami-no-su. — Mirror case. Decorated with a Court scene ; read
ing a novel in a summerhouse amidst pine trees ; also with the
crest of Shimazu, the Daimio of Kagoshima ; gold on nashiji 18 c
1292. Box in the shape of a knot, with the landscape in gold on nashiji . \8 c

1293. Fu-bako. — Decorated with diaper patterns, Ho-wo birds, flowers,
and the Tokugawa crest in gold on nashiji . ...

18 c

1294. Fu-BAKO. — With shakudo lid ; decorated with a dragon in clouds
incrusted in ivory, brass, shell, and glass, jr. Kiyomitsu Yujo . \8 c
1295. Round Box ; decorated with autumn plants, leaves, and flowers, in
gold on a black ground, and containing nine small boxes forming
the Star Crest of the Hosokawa or Endo family ; the boxes being
decorated with flowers, birds, and fishes in gold on gold . . \8 c

lOO Lacquer —
1296. Kogo. — In the shape of a flower, with a Court noble and lady in a
boat ; in gold and colours on gold . . . . . . \8 c
[An incident in the Genji Monogatari (see No. 833) : the elopement of
Adzumaya Kimi with her lover, Nio Giobu Kio, on the Uji River (B. M. C.
299)-]
1297. Round Box ; decorated on the lid with the Zodiacal cycle in com
partments round a compass (under glass) in the centre ; in green
and other golds ; containing a tray decorated with a temple.
(See Illustration, p. 61) . . . . . . . \8 c
1298. Box ; decorated on the top and sides with horses in a stream-
watered meadow, in gold on nashiji ; containing a tray decorated
with autumn flowers . . . . . . . . \8 c
1299. Jisshu-ko-bako. — Decorated on the cover with a peasant resting
beside a waterfall, and on the sides with plum branches in
blossom ; containing two nests of boxes, incense ash holder,
and tray . ....... . \8 c
1300. Box ; decorated with leaves and fans with different scenes on them,
in gold on gyobu nashiji . . . . . 18 <:
1301. Kivara-bako. — Decorated with game cocks fighting, and containing
a tray and two smafler boxes decorated with flowers ; the top of
mokume lac . . . . . . . . . \8 c
1302. Box with drawer ; decorated on the lid with Shoki catching an Oni
near a waterfall (see No. 218), in gold and coloured lacs and
pearl ; on one side carp in a stream ; on the interior of the lid
bamboo and vegetables in gold panels on nashiji ; the tray with
carp fish and shell on nashiji . . . . . \8 c
1303. Carriage on two wheels ; decorated with plants in gold lacquer . 18^
1304. Small Box ; decorated on the lid with children at play in gold
lac, on the sides with plants in gold on coloured nashiji . . 18 ^
1305. Ju-KOGO. — Of Guri lac  \8 c

Miscellaneous Articles. lOi
1306. KAGAiH-xo-su. — Mirror case ; covered with honeysuckle design and
crests of the Matsura, Hakura, Toda, and Kuroda famflies, in
gold on black, and containing a steel mirror with crane and pine
and a crest in relief on the back . . . \8 c
1307. Ju-BAKO. — Of diamond shape, with plum branches in bloom, in gold
lac and gold and silver foil on black . . . . . 18 c
1308. Jikiro. — In the shape of a jar, the lid covered with sflk, decorated
with Shokko design in red ; on the inside autumn plants in gold
on nashiji ... 18 c
1309. Box for distributing perfume by blowing, with the Zodiacal cycle piate^-i,N".2
in various coloured lacs on black . . . 18 t
1310. KoGO. — Decorated with kiku flowers incrusted in mother-of-pearl
and metal on gold . . . . \8 c
131 1. Kogo. — Decorated with Hana-ikada or the raft of flowers, symbolical
of the flower season, in gold of various colours, and metal on the
cover and landscapes in green gold ; Togidashi on the sides . \8 c
1312. Jikiro. — Nest of two boxes, octagonal ; the upper one, with a lid,
being perforated in the likeness of chrysanthemum flowers on
every side, and decorated with key pattern in gold on black ;
the lid and lower compartment decorated alternately with crests
of two cranes and two butterflies, on Karakusa pattern in gold
on black .... . . . \8 c
1313- ^IiNiATURE Sageju. — Decorated on the outer case with autumn
plants in gold and shell, inlaid on a black ground, and on the boxes
with cherr)- trees in blossom, in gold, silver, and colours, with
gold leaves and inlaid shell on a polished black ground . . \8 c
1314. KoGO. — Circular ; decorated with a dragon on the waves, and creep
ing plants, in shell inlaid on black lacquer. (? Chinese) . 18 ^
I315. KoGO. — Circular ; decorated with shishi and peony in coloured
shefl on gold lac ground . . . . ¦ • .186"

I02 Lacquer —
1316. Ko-BAKO. — In the shape of a chrysanthemum flower in gold, hira-
makiyd on black lac ; signed on the interior Kofudo . 18 r
1317. Koire. — Of Tsuishu lac with carved diaper designs . . \8 c
1318. Ko-BAKO. — Decorated with maple leaves floating on a stream, in
gold on black . . • • . . . . . \8 c
1319. Ko-BAKO. — Decorated with the sho-chiku-bai, on gold lac . . 18 ir
1320. Ryoshi-bunko. — Of gold lacquer, decorated externally with a rocky
landscape and buildings on a lake, and the sun on clouds above ;
and internally with fans and Yugaos ,with the crest of the Daimio
.Sakai, of Harima • • . • . .181;
1321. Sake Bottle ; decorated with panels containing various plants, in
gold on nashiji . . .... 18 f
1322. Box in the form of a folded letter ; silver lacquer with autumn
flowers in gold and silver lacquer, interior silver gyobu . . 18 r
1323. Box in the form of a piece of paper (noshi) decorated with
daisies, which enfolds sprays of chrysanthemum and plum ; the
interior of silver nashiji with an open and a shut fan in gold and
red lacquer . . . . \8 c
1324. Box in four divisions in an open panel ; with wiflows and clouds.
.s". Shunsho . . . . . . . . \8 c
1325. Kogo. — Decorated with crests, cherry blossoms, and arabesques . 18 r
1326. Round Box with circular medaflions, and a ground covered with
minute diaper of ferns . . . . . . \8 c
1327. Tabako-bon. — Decorated with a waterfall and stream in togidashi.
Illustrated on with sllver mountings and fireholder (decorated with pierced
chrysanthemums and butterflies) . . . . . . \8 c

PLATE XXVIII.
LACQUER.
No. 1327. Tabako-bon, or Smoker's Case, with pipes, Nos. 581 and 578.

Miscellaneous Articles. 103
1328. Tab.ako-bon. — With metal fire and ash boxes in the upper part, and
drawers for tobacco, lights, etc., in the lower ; decorated with a
view of Miho no Matsubara and Fujisan, in gold and silver on
black lac . . . . . . . . . . \8 c
1368. Tsuitate. — Panel with stand. Decorated with a landscape, illus
trating a meeting of Chinese sages ; lacquered in gold and colours,
and encrusted in wood, ivory, and enamelled porcelain ; on the
reverse grasses in black on black . . , . . \g c
1369. G.YKU. — Panel, with landscape showing Fujisan in the distance,
in black, gold, and nashiji on gold ; with a bordering in gold lac,
with shells in gold and colours, s. Zeshin . . . . \g c
1370. Ju-kogo. — Nest of boxes, in the shape of a house ; the upper box
decorated on the top with a plaited pattern ; the sides and roof
with vine and grapes, and pigeons on a plum tree in gold on gold 19 c
1371. Stand with four feet ; decorated with kiri crests and bamboo leaves
in gold on black .... . . . \g c
1372. Sage-jij. — Picnic set, with metal fireholder and water kettle,
engraved with plants ; decorated with the A.sano and Honda
crests and plants in gold on black . . • . . \g c
1373. Box ; decorated with cards, having flowers and landscapes ; on a
tortoiseshell pattern ground ; gold, silver, and coloured lacs . 19 <:
1374. Box ; decorated on the cover and sides with bamboos and peonies
beside a stream, and crests ; on gold and nashiji . . 19 ^
1375. Octagonal Box on feet ; decorated with the different masks used
in the No dance (see No. 988), on floral patterns in gold and
coloured lacs. The interior of various coloured powdered
lacs ....  19^

I04 Lacquer —
1376. Two INTERSECTING BoxES : One of red lac decorated with Ho-wo
birds and plants ; the other of black lac with fruit in baskets,
plants, flowers, and birds in gold and coloured lacs, and incrusted
with ivory, metal, and shell. By Zeshin . . . . . 1 9 ^
1377. Card Box, in black lacquer, containing two sets of 100 cards for
the game of Hyakunin Isshu, or the 100 poems — one card having
the portrait of one of the 100 poets with the commencement of
one of his poems, and the fellow the conclusion of the same.
With inscription on lid " The Cards of 100 poems " . . . \g c
1378. Sage-ju. — Black lac decorated with a waterwheel, boat, fish, etc.,
in gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl, s. Yuji . . . . \g c
1379. Ryoshi-bunko. — Decorated with wistaria and birds in incrusted
ivory and mother-of-pearl on nashiji . . . . . . 19 ^
1380. Kogo. — Of red lacquer in the shape of a flower ; figure of Tobosaku
and the three peaches and diaper pattern . . . . \g c
1381. Round Box with birds, and a net in gold on the bottom, on ver-
mflion and black lac ; on the inside a long-tafled tortoise . . 19 ^
1382. Circular Box ; decorated partly with kiri crests on nashiji, pardy
with autumn flowers on a black ground . . . . . \g c
1383. N.A.TSUME. — With cranes in medallions of various coloured gold on
gold. s. Nagatoyo . . . . . . . .191:
1384. JiJ-KOGO. — Decorated with diaper patterns in black on gold ground,
and the cover with flowers in gold on gyobu . . . \g c
1385. Box in the shape of a drum ; decorated with Ho-wo bird, clouds,
and kiri in gold and many coloured lacs on gold . . . 19 ^
1386. Ju-KOGO. — Octagonal ; decorated with a view of the early blossom
ing of the clematis in Nagara in gold on gold . . . . 19 c"
1387. Box in the form of the oudines of three open fans, decorated with
flowers, landscapes, and birds in gold on gold . , . . \g c

PLATE XXIX.
LACQUER.
1. No. 1261, Box. 2. No 1256, Kogo.
3. No. 1252, Kogo.

Miscellaneous Articles. 105
1388. Box in the shape of a helmet ; decorated in gold and colours,
and with the Tokugawa crest on gold ; containing a tray decorated
with a general's war fan and saihai (baton of commandment) in
gold and silver on green gold . . . . . . . 19 ^

1389. Circular Bo.x ; decorated with cards . . . . \g c
1390. Ju-KOGO. — Decorated with autumn plants in gold and colours on
black and nashiji . . . . . . . . \g c
1391. Round Cake Box ; decoration, cherry and pine trees and waterfall
on a mountain side, in gold on gyobu. . . . . . \g c
1392. Ju-kogo. — In the shape of three intersecting circles ; decorated
with flowers in gold on nashiji . . . . . . .191:
1393. Jtj-KOGO. — In the shape of two boxes intersecting one another;
one decorated with landscape at the top and iris and swallows on
the side, the other with wistaria at the top and diapers at the
side ; containing a tray decorated with a kiku hedge ; gold and
colours on gold . . . . . . . . . .19^
1394. Kashiki. — In the shape of a jar with a cloth covering the stopper
and upper portion ; decorated with autumn plants, the cloth with
cranes, in gold on gold . . . • . . • . \g c
1395. Kogo. — In the shape of a knot ; with flowers in gold on a togi
dashi mokum6 ground  ^9 ^'
1396. A box in compartments, in the shape of five square boxes ; decorated
on the top with landscapes and diapers, on the side with moun
tainous landscapes with the wild cherry in bloom . . . ig c
14

io6 Lacquer — •
1397. Kogo. — Decorated with plum blossom in gold, and containing two
smaller boxes in the shape of books, decorated with floral and
diaper designs, and a tray with a mountainous landscape . . \g c
1398. Kogo. — Decorated with a cherry tree, from which hangs a paper
inscribed with a poem, in gold on mokume. Inside are two
smaller boxes, decorated with bunches of flowers . . 19 ^
1399. Kogo ; decorated with peony and the crest of the Yanagisawa
family ; containing a tray and six small boxes decorated with a
fan, cage, plants, etc., being subjects from the Genji Monogatari ;
in gold on nashiji . . . . . . . . . \g c
1400. Box in the shape of two intersecting plum blossoms ; the lid deco
rated with dragons in gold and colours on gyobu, the sides with
plum blossoms in gold on black . . . . . . . 19 ^
I401. Cake bowl ; decorated with the Sho-chiku-bai in gold on nashiji,
with a six-star crest on the cover . . . , . . 19 ^
1402. Natsume. — Inlaid with dragons in mother-of-pearl on gold lac . 19 c
1403. Fuyesashi. — Flute case of Guri lac. .y. Zokoku . . , . 19 ^
1404. A cup stand of black lac ; decorated with insects and bamboo in
gold hiramakiye . . . . . . . . \g c
1405. A cup and saucer of black lac with a scarlet interior to the cup, and
silver mounts . . ... ... 19 ^
1406. ToKURi. — Brown lac with an incised design . . .191;
1407. Mushikago.— Insect cage of red and black lac and bamboo . . 19 ^
1408. Box in the form of a flower, with chrysanthemums in gold togidashi
on black, and an inscription . . , , ^ , 19 ^

PLATE XXX.
LACQUER.
1. No. 1248, Perfume Box (Kiyara-bako). Lid only. 2. No. 1422, Box. Lid only.

.«!.-

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Miscellaneous Articles. 107
1409. Ju-KOGO. — Sexagonal ; decorated with various plants in gold and
colours on red . . . . . . . . . . ig c
141O. Kogo. — ^Decorated with rats and fans in black and gold on gold . ig c
1411. JtJ-KOGo. — Decorated with a mountain view including cherry trees
in bloom, in gold on black . . . . . . . . ig c
1412. Box in the form of two intersecting ones ; one decorated with cherry
trees in bloom, the other with a peacock and hen, in gold on gold 19 c
1413. Box in the shape of the ship of good fortune, with the treasures,
tortoises, cranes, etc., in gold on gold . . . ig c
1414. Box in the form of intersecting cards ; decorated with geese, illustrated on
^ ^ . . Plate 2"], No. i.
plants by a stream, a bridge, etc., in gold and coloured lacs 19 c
1415. Box with drawers, on a stand ; decorated with diaper patterns in
gold and coloured lacs . . . . . . . \g c
1416. Ju-KOGO. — Decorated with plants in gold on black . 19 ^
I417. Box containing a tray and two smaller boxes ; decorated with a
landscape with house in gold on gold . . • . . 19 ^
1418. Kogo. — In gold lacquer with tray and two boxes ; with chrysanthe
mums and plants outside on a folded paper, and with a ground
work of mother-of-pearl gyobu. Fujisan and landscape on tray . \g c
I419. Kogo. — In the shape of a drum, with dragons and the tomoye
crest of the Arima famfly in gold . . • . . \g c
1420. Kogo. — -Kidney-shaped perfume box ; decorated with a mountain
ous view, with clouds in gold ; the interior containing a tray with
plum blossom and kiku crest in gold and colours on gyobu . . ig c

io8 Lacquer —
1421. A sake jar in the shape of a drum on a stand ; decorated at the
ends with shishi in gold, and on the round with mokume lac. A
Shojo (see 213) climbs up to the top . . . . . . \g c
1422. An oblong box with tray : decorated with children rolling a snow
ball, and the kikko (tortoise-shell) diaper irregularly dispersed
piate-y>,No.2. over the surface. The interior has sparrows and snow-laden
bamboos in gold and silver on nashiji . . . . . \g c
1423. JtJ-KOGO. — In the shape of two intersecting square ones; one
decorated on the top and sides with a mountainous landscape and
waterfall in gold and silver, and the other on the top and sides
with long-tafled tortoises, in a stream in gold on nashiji . . \g c
1424. Box in the shape of a flower with autumn plants in black on gold . \g c
1425. Kagami-no-su. — Mirror case ; decorated on the outside of lid with
figure of Hotei sleeping beside his bag ; on the inside with two
children trying their strength . . . . . ig c
1426. Kashiki. — Cake box boldly carved with various kinds of vegetables,
and lacquered in red . . . . . . . . 19 ^
1427. Kogo. — Chrysanthemums in gold lac on black wood. Silver lacquer
interior . . . . . . . . . . . \g c
1428. Tabako-bon. — Gold and black lacquer and silver mounts, decorated
with ten medallions of landscapes . . . . . . 19 ^
1429. Sake bottle. A carved figure of a shojo (see No. 213) ; decorated
with red and gold lacs . . . . . . . . 18 ^
1430. Sake bottle. A similar figure supporting a large jar . . \8 c
1431. Sake bottle. A carved figure of Ebisu (see No. 119), with a
fishing-rod and fish; decorated with various coloured lacs . \8 c
1432. Kogo. — Paulownia leaves, ferns, etc., in gold on red . . . 18 c

j\Liscellaneous Articles. 109
1433. Sage-ju. — In four principal divisions, fitting together and held in
place by grooves and the handle ; decorated with landscapes on
the sides and diapers in green lac, in imitation of cloisonne
round the top and ends . . . . , . . ig c
1434. Box in the shape of a figure leaning on a large sake cup, on
which are inscribed characters signifying contentment . . ig c
1435. Ko-DANSU. — A cabinet of oblong form containing four drawers,
one with a cover ; the whole decorated within and without with
a design of two intersecting diapers, one of Chidori on the
waves, the other of autumn plants on a rich gyobu ground, with
handle and mounts of silver dragons. Said to have been made
at Kyoto by the lacquerer to the Emperor's court . . . 1 7 t
1436. Jisshu-ko-Bako. — With the various implements and articles, in
cluding the writing box, for the Perfume Game : in three
compartments. Decorated with open and closed fans in gold
and coloured takamakiye on large grained nashiji. The rivet
of the fans in silver „ . . . . . . • -17^
1437. Wall tablet ornamented with a bow and arrows in arrow case in
gold and coloured lacquers on black : with the kaklpan of
Ritsuo . . .... . . 18 <;

PART IV.
£)b)ect2? in ®ctaL
DIVISION A.
^tDorDs anD ^tootD amounts.
%toorD.s.

HE Japanese sword claims the attention of the
collector, not only for the variety of customs of a
more than usually interesting character which ceremonies and fashion have
connected with it, but also on account of the attention which every part of
it has received at the hands of the artists in metal-work. Whilst its blade
for temper and keenness stands unrivalled, the decorative treatment which
has been bestowed upon what is termed its furniture cannot be surpassed
for variety or ingenuity. The various metals, too, which have been employed,
and the numberless changes in them which the artisan has effected by alloys
and surface pickling, have called forth the admiration of the metallurgists of
every country.
The wearing of the sword was a privilege to which only those of a certain
rank attained, and as fashions have existed for several hundred years by
which not only two swords were worn, but their colour and form varied upon
different occasions, it is not surprising that a large number have come down
to us. An edict was passed in 1877 forbidding in future the wearing of swords,
and it is calculated that not less than two millions of people then laid down

PLATE XXXI.
OBJECTS IN METAL.
Four Swords.
1. No. 1480. 2. No. 148 1. 3. No. 1494. I^. No. 1487.

7 7

Ob/ects in Metal

1 1 1

for ever a weapon which a fev,- months before they would less willingly have
parted with than with their lives.
Amongst the various kinds of swords are tachi, the slung sword or large
sabre ; katana and ivakizashi, the pair of usually worn swords, one three and
the other about two feet in length ; and the aikuchi, or dagger without a guard.
The furniture of the sword consists of the scabbard {saya), the hilt {tsitka),
the ferule {fuchi), which surrounds it, the pommel {kashira), the guard {tsuba),
a knife which is inserted in the scabbard, with its handle {kozuka), a skewer
{kogai), and a cleat {kurikata) on the scabbard for the sageo ; there is also the
ferule at the end {kojiri), and small ornaments at either side of the hilt {menuki).

1479- 1480.1481. 1482.1483.
1484.

1485.

Katana. — With stamped leather sheath, and the tsuba and
mountings in champlevd enamel . . . . . \6 c
Wakizasiii. — With sheath of cherry wood, with tsuba and
ornaments of champlev^ enamel . . . . . . ij c

Wakizashi — The scabbard of rattan, the mountings of champleve
enamel ..... . ...
Aikuchi. — The scabbard and mounts of ivory, with cloisonne
decorations ..... . .
Wakizashi. — Scabbard red and black lac, imitating wood grain ;
mounts shibuichi, with quafls and millet seed in various metals ;
fuchi signed Issai Tomei. Blade signed Kaneyasu of Mino .
Wakizashi. — Black lacquer scabbard imitating wood grain,
decorated with fish, crabs, etc. ; mounts of various metals,
with designs of lobsters ; tsuba, with kiri crests on nanakoji.
Kozuka and kogai depicting battle scenes, and signed Goto
Mitsuyo ....
Wakizashi. — Black lac scabbard imitating the bark of a tree,
ornamented with a snake in shibuichi, and bronze mounts, with
various coloured cloisonne. The tsuba, kozuka, and fuchi-
kashira of iron and enamels. s. Hirata (Donin)

Illustrated on
Plate 3r,
No. I.

Illustrated
on Plate 31,

17^

18 C

18 C

17 e

1 1 2 Objects in Metal.
i486. Aikuchi. — Scabbard black lac, mounts silver and shakudo with
design of Fuji-san, a dragon, and a Shishi ; the tsuba of
mokume ..... . . . . \8 c
Illustrated on 1487. AiKucHi. — Scabbard of wood carved with plum-blossoms, s. Masa-
PlateT,\,No.\. ^ '  . -^
tsugu ; the mounts shibuichi, incised with plum-blossom, s. Goto
Hokio Ichijo. Kozuka, with wooden handle with perforated
ivory panel . . ... . . . ig c
1488. Kazaritachi. — Dress sword. Scabbard of Nashiji lac, decorated
with Tokugawa crests in gold. Mounts of shibuichi, with crests
in bronze on nanakoji. i'. Yukimitsu . . . 19 ^
[Nanakoji is the name given to a surface worked into small dots in imitation
of fishes' roe. It was much affected by the Gotos.]
1489. Wakizashi. — Short sword, mounted with iron ; hilt, shark skin
(samegawa) (see No. loi i) ; sheath, snake skin lacquered ; tsuba,
iron ; monkey watching a butterfly, by Juko ; Kozuka handle, a
monkey, by Sunagawa Masanori, after a drawing by Tsu Jimpo,
dated 1 788 ; kozuka blade by Kuniteru ; kurikata and menuki,
monkeys; kojiri, dragon and plant . .... 18 ^
1490. Wakizashi. — Short sword, decorated with metal ornaments of
fishes and shells. Sheath, lacquer imitating stone ; tsuba, a
lobster on nanakoji, by Konkwan ; fuchi-kashira by Shozui ;
kozuka blade by Kahemitsu ; Kozuka handle and kogai by
Yasukuni . . . . . . . . . . . 18 c
1491. Katana. — A sabre, decorated with a silver dragon, views of
Fuji, etc. Sheath, black lacquer, with silver mountings ;
kozuka by Osaki Gengobei . . . . . ig c
1492. A miniature sword ; the sheath of black lacquer, and the hflt
of metal and shark skin (Samegawa). (See No. loii) . 19 c
1493. A pair of swords in scabbards of rubbed and lacquered shark skin
(Samegawa-nuri). Signed Sukesada of Bizen , . . 18 ^

Swordnioiinfs — Tsubas. 1 1 3
1494. A short sword signed Toshiharu, with a sheath ornamented with illustrated on
maple and other leaves of various coloured lacs ; the tsuba, etc., ^"^ ^¦
of bronze ; the kozuka signed Nagatsugu . . 18 c
1495. A large sword in a lacquer and leather scabbard. The mount
ings of shibuichi, with plum-blossoms, spider's web, etc. s.
Katsuko . . . . . 18 c

^tDommountg— Csutjag.
1506. Shakudo. — Dragons in clouds in relief on nanakoji . . ig c
1507. Iron. Kanzan, Jittoku, and tiger in relief. 5". Chokuziji . 18 c
1508. Iron. Children watching a cock fight ; in relief j'. Eisho 19^
1509. Copper. A procession of rats ; incised and incrusted with various
metals, s. Jogetsusai Hiroyoshi . . . . . 18 c
1510. Iron. Chfldren, butterflies, an ox, and flowers, incrusted in
various metals, s. Mitsukuni . . . . . . . 18 ^
151 1. Iron. A pair ; war fan and whip in various metals 191:
1512. Iron. Chinese sages in various metals . . ig c
1513. Iron. Narihira gazing at Fujisan  19 <^
1514. Iron. Shaka, and creeping plants in copper . . 19 ^
1515. Sentoku. — Herons on a lotus pond incrusted in silver. .s".
From a design of Joki by Otsuki Mitsuhiro . . . 18 c
[Sentoku is a soft yellow bronze, of which the component parts are about
72 per cent, of copper, 13 per cent, of zinc, 8 per cent, of tin, and 6 per
cent, of lead.]
1516. Sentoku pierced. — Daruma. s. Shozui 15

18 c

1 1 4 Objects in ULctal.
1517. .Sentoku. — A Corean hunter about to loose his hawk at a crane.
s. Hozui . . \8 c
1518. Iron pierced. A shrine supported by two dragons . , 18 c
1519. Iron. Cranes on shakudo . ,19 c
1520. Shakudo. — A flower carriage in relief on nanakoji . . 18 ^
1521. Sentoku. — Kanzan and Jittoku incised, .v. Issando Joi 18 c
1522. Sentoku. — Cryptomeria trees and stream, in relief s. Shochi-
kudo Nagahiro . . 18 <:
1523. Sentoku. — The thunder god (see No. iii) frightening a coolie.
.y. Hamano Kozui ... . . . ig c
1524. Iron. Cherry blooms, incrusted in gold and silver. s. Omori
Hidemitsu . . . . . . . . \8 c
1525. Sentoku. — A Chinaman on an elephant watching a waterfall ;
incrusted in shakudo. .t. Shozui . . . . . . 18 c
1526. Sentoku. — Plum bloom in relief . . . . . . 18 c
1527. Iron. A flight of cranes in gold . . . . . . . 18 e
1528. Iron. A pair, with battle scenes in perforated work, gilt, and
inlaid. .5-. Soheishi Niudo Soten, of Hakone, Omi . . . \8 c
1529. Iron. Kwan-u (see No. 266), chased and incrusted in shakudo,
copper, etc. .y. Senhosai, dated 1848.
1530. Iron. Convolvuli, incrusted in brass . . . . ig e
1531. Sentoku. — Gentoku, Kwan-u, and Chohi, in a peach garden
(see No. 266) ; incised and incrusted in shakudo. .r. Kuzui , 18 ^

Swordnioiiiits — Fuchi-kashiras — Menukis — Kozukas. i i 5
1532. Sentoku. — Daikoku posing as the god of the winds (see
No. 119); incrusted in shakudo. jr. Hiroyasu , , 18 c
1533' Sentoku and Shibuichi. — A fisherman at work by moon
light with cormorants ; incrusted in shakudo, copper, gold,
and other metals, .y. Hiroyoshi . 18 c
1534. Iron. With pierced design of cherry spray 18 c
1535. Brass. With kiku and mantis on imitation of basket work . 18 c
1536. Shibuichi. — Kappa (see No. 244) with a hat, in a shower of
rain ; on the reverse, cherry bloom falling . . 18 c

^tootDmounts— Jfuc[)i=feas!)iras.
1567. Shakudo. — Gilt dragon in relief on nanakoji . . 18 c
1568. Shakudo. — Carpenters at work ; in various metals on nanakoji 18 c
1569. Shakudo. — Shaka on an ox, a sickle, and bundle of firewood,
on nanakoji. jr. Renjo , 18 ^
^tDorDmounts— a^enufeis.
1580. A pair, in the shape of masks of the goddesses of mirth in
sflver. .y. Shozui . 18 c
^tuotDmounts— Eo^ufeas.
1581. Iron. Heron on tree, in silver .... . 17;;
1582. Iron. Geese and reeds, in copper and silver, etc. . . 17 t

1 1 6 Objects in Metal.
1583. Iron. Shells in gilt and shakudo . . . . .171:
1584. Iron. A dragon . .  ^7^
1585 Iron. Peony flower . ¦ . . • .17 c
1586 Iron. Chinaman and tiger  17^
1587. Iron. The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove . . . 17^
1588. Iron. Oxen  i7^
1589. Iron. An arrow to which a despatch has been affixed and sent;
silver and gold . . . • . . . • . \8 c
1590. Sentoku. — Birdcatcher . . . • . . \8 c
1591. Red copper. Shells .  18 ^
1592. Sentoku. — A crane flying to a stream . . . . . 18 ^
1593. Red copper. Long arms and long legs. (See No. 200) . . \8 c
1594. Sentoku. — Incised diapers . . . . . . \8 c
1595. Shibuichi. — Daikoku and Ebisu as New Year's dancers. (See
No. 119) . . ...... \8 c
1596. Shakudo. — Fan, in relief on nanakoji . . \8 c
1597. Iron. Snail on bean pod, in shibuichi, shakudo, and silver . \8 c
1598. Shakudo. — Hawk on a tree in relief and incrusted in various
metals on nanakoji. j. Mundaki . . . \8 c
1599. Copper. Arrows, in relief on mottled ground . . . \8 c
1600. Shakudo. — Fujisan amidst clouds with flying geese, on nanakoji 18 c

Szvordtiiounts — Kozukas. 1 1 7
160I. Iron. An insect . . 18 ^¦
1602. Iron. Peony and bird; silver and gilt 18c
1603. Shakudo. — Crane and temple entrance (Torii) ; shakudo on
nanakoji . . . jg ^
1604. Shakudo. — -Cock, rat, and rice-pods, on nanakiji. jr. Bairinsai 18 c
1605. Shibuichi. — Fish and seaweed, s. Tomonaga 18 c
1606. Sentoku. — Rabbit and moon 18 c
1607. Shibuichi. — Toba and boy, in various metals 18 e
1608. Shibuichi. — Shoki (see No. 218) as a Rakan or Saint, emitting
demons from a gourd, j.". Hosetsusai Shoju . 181;
1609. Shibuichi. — Cluster of shells on nanakoji. s. Hidetoki 18 c
1610. Sentoku. — Torii. s. Nara Toshimitsu 18 c
161 1. Shakudo. — A Rakan. j-. Sekijoken Motonari 18 c
1612. Shibuichi. — A sage followed by a boy with a roll, crossing a
bridge, s. Hironaga . 18 t
1613. Shakudo. — A tortoise. . .18,;
1614. Shakudo.— A bird-catcher with pole, on nanakoji 18 c
1615. Sentoku. — Sparrow, and basin, and cage . 18 c
1616. Shakudo. — Shi-shi, on nanakoji . . 18 c
1617. Shibuichi. — Dragon amidst waves ¦ . 18 <;
1618. Sentoku. — A gourd plant . . • . . 18 c

1 1 8 Objects in Metal.
1619. Iron. Birds and willow tree . , \8 c
1620. Shij!Uichi. — Mask, box, and flute 18 c
162 1. Copper. A festal scene with a caricature of the Gods of Good
Fortune . . . , , . . \8 c
1622. Shibuichi. — Hotei, Daikoku, and Ebisu. s. Naokage . \8 c
1623. Sentoku. — Waves, s. Teruhide , . \8 c
1624. Copper. Hotei, on nanakoji. s. Iwamato Konkwan. \8 c
1625. Copper. Head of Oni pierced by a sword, on nanakoji 18 c
1626. Shakudo. — Chfldren with snowball, on nanakoji .
1627. Copper. Rabbits
1628. Sentoku. — Swallows in rainstorm
1629. Iron. Thunder and lightning , 18 ^
1630. Mokume. — A bundle of bamboo shoots; gold 18^
1631. Shibuichi. — Fukurokuju. (See No. 119) . . ,191;
1632. Shibuichi. — Nio. (See No. 19) . . \g c
1633. Shibuichi. — Sasaki Takatsuna crossing the Uji. (See No. 969). 19 c
1634. Shibuichi. — Dragon . , . \g c
1635. Copper. Uzume. (See No. i) . . . . . ig c
1636. Red copper and shibuichi. Dragon amidst waves . .191;
1637. Shibuichi. — A Corean and monkey . . jq ^

18 c

18 c

18 c

PART lY.
DIVISION B.
Miscellaneous Dbiects in 8@etal.
1668. Rouge case in form of a swordguard, decorated with plum
blossoms, and bird in various metals in relief on gilt ground . \g c
1669. Sumi-tsubo and Niku-ire. — Cases for ink and inkpad, of brass
and silver, with lotus in relief , . . 18 c
1670. MizuiRE. — Bronze waterpot, in the shape of a sake jar ; orna
mented with Shojos (see No. 213) dancing, in different metals.
.f. Yoshinori . . 19 c
1671. Yat.yte. — Portable inkstand ; decorated with diapers in silver on
iron, with a circular wood box for pad . 18 ^
1672. Yatate. — Portable inkstand of copper ; with autumn plants and
butterfly incised and incrusted in gold and silver, .c Onigashima
Okio. (Also under 658) . . 19 c
1673. Silver ornament, with a perforated design of clouds, waves,
cranes, and tortoise . . 1 9 <"
1674. KoRO. — Incense burner. Sentoku, sexagonal in form, incised
with plant forms, and with six shakudo panels having flowers
in relief . . .... 19 ir-
119

I20 Miscellaneous Ob/ects in Metal.
1675. Panel with silver chain attached, with Daikoku and Ebisu in
relief A jeweller's touchstone with solid gold plaque in front
jr. Kwansai
1676. ^lizuiRE. — Bronze waterpot, in the shape of a dragon
1677. A^'aterpot, circular, bronze, with dragon and waves in relief
1678. Okimono. — Bronze. Crane on a rock
1679. Articulated lobster. Bronze

18 c
18 c
\8c
\8c
19 c

1680. Hanging lamp in four pieces ; bronze, decorated with creepers.
jr. Nakao Mundsada . . \8 c
1681. KoRO. — Incense burner revolving in a round outer case ; per
forated with plants and diaper pattern. Bronze . \8 c
1682. Sentoku. — Water ketde, incised with plants . \g e
1683. Pair of candlesticks in the form of cranes, on the back of
tortoises, and holding lotus leaves in their beaks. Bronze . 18 ^
1684. Okimono. — Kwannon on the trunk of a tree, with a dragon in
the clouds; on a stand with four feet. Bronze, jr. Jo-un . 18c
1685. Incense burner in the shape of a Shishi ; decorated with diapers
damascened in gold and silver . . . . . \8 c
1686. H.vnaike. — Flower vase ; decorated with Shishi in relief and as
handles. Bronze ... . . . \8 c
1687. Sake kettle with long spout ; decorated with dragon in relief
Bronze . . 18 r
1688. Abumi. — Pair of stirrups ; decorated with plants and diapers
inlaid in gold ; the inside with shell and a dragon fly
in perforated work. Iron . . . . \8 c

Miscellaneous Objects in Metal. i 2 i
1689. Group of tortoises. Bronze
1690. Group of tortoises. Bronze
169I. Articulated lobster. Iron 18 c
1692. Shinto bell. Bronze ...

1699. Hanaike. — Flower vase he.xagonal in shape, decorated with birds
and plants, and a cicada as handle (? Chinese)

18 c

18 c

18 c

1693. Pair of high candlesticks, with ash holders, in perforated work,
with dragon. Bronze . . . . . . i'j c
1694. KoRO. — Incense burner in the form of a seated Shishi 17 t
1695. Suzuri-bako. — Writing case with a Shishi in repousse on the
cover, lacquered in the interior with sflver gyobu, the
inkstone carved with a mythical animal in the waves. Water
vessel bronze . . . . . . . . . ig c
1696. Small temple gong with a decoration of winged figures in the
clouds, and stars in panels ..... 18 r
1697. Candlestick decorated with cranes and winged figures ; the feet
formed of demons' heads , . , , . . 19 c-
1698. Pair of candlesticks pierced with design of creeping plants 18 c

18 c

1700. Hanaike. — Flower vase of cylindrical form, with a ring decorated
with a butterfly, plants, and three bands of key pattern . 18 ^
1701. Pair of candlesticks pierced and decorated with kiri and plants. 18 c
1702. Koro.  Pair of incense burners in the form of a cock and hen. 19 c
16

122 Miscellaneous Objects in Metal.
1703. Hanaike. — Pair of flower vases with stands, on feet ; carved
with dragons by Shokwaken . . . . . . 18 ^
1704. Hanaike. — Flower vase of hexagonal shape with diamond
pattern . . . \g c
1705. Koro. — Incense burners ; a set of three carp with a stamped
character signifying "dragon," and a phrase meaning "patience
and perseverance" ¦ . 18 ^r
1706. Two bowls and saucers ; decorated with Ho-wo birds, Kiri flowers,
and diapers in various colours . . . . \8 c
1707. Bowl ; the interior of which is decorated with a Ho-wo surrounded
with flowers and diapers, and the exterior with flowers and
diapers, all in varied colours . . . \8 c
1708. Plate; decorated with a dragon and different coloured patterns . 18 <;
1709. Pair of jars ; decorated with flowers and diapers in various
colours . . . . . 18 ^
171O. Small dish ; decorated with Shishi and diapers in various colours 18 c
1711. Okimono. — Brass. A landscape with sunrise ; a peasant poling
a boat, and passengers waiting at the ferry, s. Masachika . 19 ^
1712. Bronze vase inscribed with characters signifying long life and
good fortune. On three feet of elephant heads. 5. Seimin . 18^
1713. Bronze Koro of a carp on a stand representing waves, s. Kame
of Nagasaki (a female artist) . . . .18^
1714. Tea ceremony set ....... ig c

Miscellaneous Objects in Metal.

[ 2-

1715. Bronze statue of Sutoku Tenno, Emperor of Japan (1124 — ii4i)>
fully armed with bow, arrows, and sword. Inscribed Kamakura
Ono Goroyemon ; Kencho Shichi Nen San Gatsuie. Made by
Ono Goroyemon, of Kamakura, in the 3rcl month of the 7th
year of Kencho (a.d. 1255), on a stand. (Query copy of the
original.) ... . . ...

Metal Workers.

PART V.
DIVISION A
^fjrines C^usljis).
1764. Nashiji lac, with chased metal mounts, containing Amida seated on
a lotus flower, and two attendants, one Maritchi on a boar, the
other on a horse .... . . . 17 t
1765. Smafl black lac, with chased metal mounts, containing an illumina
tion of Buddha on a blue ground and the Tokugawa crest . .18^
1766. Black lac with metal mounts, containing a carved wooden figure
of Amida on a lotus . , . . . 18 c
1767. Nashiji lac in the form of a lotus bud containing two manifesta
tions of Kwannon; in carved wood (see H. J. 45) . . 18 c
1768. Black lac with doors back and front, disclosing three grains of rice,
carved in the similitude of deities. From the Hamilton Palace
Collection . , . . ... 18 ^

1769. Ivory, containing a figure of Buddha in gold. i". Riukei

18 c

124

PART V.
DIVISION B.
Ranging Pictures (ffiialiemonos).
1778. The death of Buddha, in colours, on silk 18 c
1779. Buddhist deities, in colours, with gold ground, on paper 18 c
1780. Monkeys on a pine tree, by Sosen ; in monochrome, on paper
(1746 — 1821) . . . \8 c
1781. Monkeys on a maple tree, by Sosen, in monochrome, on paper
(1746 — 1821) , . 181;
1782. Sparrows on a snow-covered tree ; in monochrome, on paper 18 c
1783. Sages playing draughts under a pine tree ; monochrome, on paper 18 c
1784. Winter; ducks in a stream ; monochrome, on paper 18 c
1785. Flying geese, in colour, on paper . . . 18 ^
1786. Birds-eye View of Yedo ; with a key ; in colours, on paper . . 18 c
1787. Daikoku and his bale, in colour, on paper. School of Hokusai 19 c
1788. Cock and hen, in colours, on paper . . 19 <:
"5

1 26 LLangmg Pictures {Kakemonos).
1789. A carp swimming, in colours, on paper .

19 c

1790. Kaminari and Futen, the Thunder and Wind Gods, watching
Buddha, in colours, on paper . \g c

1791. Monkeys with horse. School of Sosen, in colours, on paper

19 c

The Art Crities.

PART y.
DIVISION C.
(JEmtiroiDeries (jTuKusas, ere).
1821. FuKus.v : Pheasants and flowers ; in gold and colours on blue silk 18 r
[.V Fukusa is a square or oblong piece of embroidery used for covering a
present.]
1822. Fukusa. — Cock on drum, and hen ; in g^old and colours, on rose-
pink silk . . . . . . 18 c
1823. Fukusa. — Oshikio riding on a crane and holding a makimono
(see No. 159) ; in gold and colours on blue sflk . . . . 18 c
1824. Fukus.v figure and flowers, after a design by Buncho ; in white
and colours on black silk . . ... . 19 ^
1825. Fukusa. — Hawk on a screen under a pine tree ; in gold and
colours on blue silk . . . .... 18 c
1826. Fukusa. — Shiba Onko breaking the jar (see No. 280) ; in gold
and colours on blue silk , . . 18 r
1827. Fukusa. — Butterfly dancers, a drum, tent, etc. ; in gold and
colours on blue silk . ... 18 r
1828. FuKUS.Y. — Shojo and Sake jar (see No. 213) ; in gold and colours
on blue silk ... . . . 18 c
1829. Fukusa. — Chinese figures on a bridge ; in gold and colours on
rose-pink silk . . . . . 18 c
1-7

I2J

Embroideries {Fukusas, etc.).

1830. Fukusa. — A drum, tent, maple tree, etc. ; in gold and colours on
pale blue silk ... ....
1831. Fukusa. — Cranes by a stream ; in white and colours on blue sflk .
1832. Fukusa. — A Shinto temple at Sumiyoshi, near Osaka, in various
coloured threads on blue silk ......
1833. Fukusa. — Painted and embroidered with cho- noshi (a paper folded
in the form of a butterfly and a symbol of a complimentary
present), pine, bamboo, plum, cranes, tortoise, and diapers, in
various colours . . . .
1834. Piece of silk embroidered with flowers of various colours
1835. Silk pocket wallet (Kwaichu), with metal clasp, embroidered with
plants and flowers in various colours ......

18 c

18 c

18 c

19 c
19 c
18 c

Embroiderers at Work,

PLATE XXXII.

COMBS.

1. No. 1879. ^. No. 1899. 3. No. 1856. ^. No. 1863.
B. No. t88i. 6. No. 1871. 7. No. 1885. 8. No. \i

PART V.
DIVISION D.
Comtis (l^usbis) anD hairpins (Ean^aslJis).
Combs.
1856. Ivory : with a wood and malachite stand, decorated with flowers illustrated on
and birds in gold lac and mother-of-pearl, and clouds in per
forated work. .s". Giokusai, sealed Toku . 18 c
1857. Ivory : a peacock and hen under a pine tree . ig c
1858. Tortoiseshell : cherry bloom in gold and silver lacquer 181;
1859. Lacquer : peony and iris flowers in gold 1 8 c
i860. Lacquer : a pair, kiku flowers in gold 18 c
1861. Lacquer : artists' seals in gold and colours, .f. Banreisei 18 c
1862. Lacquer : faggots and a sake bottle beside a waterfall . ig c
1863. Lacquer : birds, flowers, and figures in gold and coloured lacs, and piate''i2Nc
pearl on black . . . ig c
1864. Lacquer : open and closed books on a grass-sown ground, in gold
and colours, with incrusted coral on a black ground . . 18 r
1865. Lacquer : carp in a stream . . . . . . ig c
1866. Lacquer : landscapes and plum trees in gold and black . . . ig c
129 17

Oil
Plate -^2. No. 4.

130 Combs {Kushis).
1867. Lacquer : sparrow and bamboo on gold lac and incrustations of
shell, coral, etc. . . . 18 ^
1868. Lacquer ; a fan, pouch, ivory netsuke, and coral ojime, incrusted
on gold . . . . . . . . . \g c
1869. Lacquer: diapers, in gold on black \g c
1870. Lacquer : birds on a cherry tree in gold 18 c
Illustrated ori \%i\, Ivory : wistarla in gold, and coral incrustations 19 c
Plate-i,2,No.(s. i J b ' -'
1872. Black lac : chrysanthemums, etc., in gold . ig c
1873. Gold lac : chrysanthemums in relief . \8 c
1874. Tsuishu lac : landscapes carved in relief over diaper ground \8 c
1875. Ivory, stained red : leaving decorations in white . 191;
1876. Ivory, stained red : leaving decorations of birds, bamboos, etc.,
in white. .?. Yoshio . . \g c
1877. Black lac: peony flowers and Shishi, inlaid with mother-of-pearl 18 c
1878. Gold lac: cranes flying towards moon . . 19 ^
Illustrated on 1879. Ivory : Ho flying over kiri tree in pierced work. s. Ikko . i8 6"
PlateT,2,No.\. 1880. Gold lac : basket of shell fish and duck in raised work . . 19 ^
Illustrated on 1881. Ivorv : encrusted with flowers in mother-of-pearl and stained
Plate 2,2, No.e,. C ^
ivories . . . . ig c
1882. Gold lac : landscape of Daijoji (Monastery) of Kaga , . ig c
1883. Ivory : Kiri crest, in pierced work, traced with gold . ig c
1884. Ivory: peaches, etc., in gold lac. s. Kousai , . . \g c

PLATE XXXIII.
VARIOUS LACQUER AND IVORY l-^IECES.
1. No. 2055. 2. No. 1309. 3. No. 1856. J+. No. 334.

¦-#.3SS^F'Hi»t:

Combs {Kushis).
1885. Tortoiseshell : flight of birds and land.scape etched on a glass
panel ...
1886. Gold lac : a set of three hair ornaments ; flight of cranes in
relief on each. s. " Riugiokusai "
1887. Wood : with gold lac border, pierced with a landscape, and
figures crossing a bridge. .s-. '¦ Kajikawa"
1888. Gold lac : the Sennin " Tekkai " exhaling a dwarf (see No. 149)
.5". " Yaasan " . . . ....
1889. Gold lac : Chinese sages in bamboo grove, s. " Tenmin " ,
1890. Deer horn, carved
189I. Wakasa lac : chrysanthemums in gold relief .
[In Wakasa lac the pattern is made by impressing upon a soft paste such
things as leaves of trees. When hard these are removed, and the impressions
are filled with various materials which show the design. (See Burlington Fine
Arts Cat., p. lix.)].
1892. Ivory: creeping plant in gold relief s. "Kajikawa" .
1893. Dark ivory : flowers carved in mother-of-pearl in relief, and a
poem incised, s. " Kokugai " . ....
1894. Various designs : rabbits, flowers, waves, etc., in gold and coloured
lacs . . ...
1895. Gold and brown lac : plum flower and leaves in high relief .
1896. Black lac : pheasant, flowers, and male figures in coloured shell,
inlaid, and millet in gold .
1897. Green lac : butterflies in gold
1898. Black lac : flowers and arabesques in red
1899. Tortoiseshell frame, with ivory panel ; Kiri badge and creepers
in gold relief ...

'31
18
19 c
18 c
19 c
10 c
18 c
19 c

Illustrated on
Plate yi, No. T.

18 C

18 C

18 C

Illustrated on
Plate 2,2, No.?>.

Illustrated on
Plateyi,No.7..

\8 C

1900. Dead gold lac : weeping willow and small birds in gold relief

132 Hairpins.
1901. Gold lac : two male and a female figure in gold relief s. " Shorin " 19 c
Illustrated on 1902. Ivory : boat and other devices, in aold lac. s. " Yanagawa " . i8 r
Plate 12, No. T,, ^ .' 'a o
1903. Kushidai. — Combstand, in the form of a stage for the No
dancers, in natural wood ; decorated on the front with pine,
plum, and bamboo, and on the back with a summer house in a
garden ; all in gold lac , , 19 ^

l^airpins (Ean^asbis).
1934. Kogai : tortoiseshell ; gold and stained ivory . . \g c
1935. Kogai : black lac ; landscapes in gold . . 19 ^
1936. Wood : gold lacquered ; in the shape of a bamboo stem, with a
shell in shakudo for the head . . . . 1 7 r
1937. Wood : lacquered in gold, with an ivory peony flower for a head . 18 ^
1938. A pair : wood, lacquered in gold, in the shape of a bamboo leaf
and stem . ... 18 ^"
1939. Wood : gold lacquered ; in the shape of a lily leaf with flowers . 18 r
1940. Wood : gold lacquered ; in the form of an Aoi plant, with leaves 18 c
1941. Wood : gold lacquered ; with a head of ivory, wood, and bamboo 18 c
1942. Tortoiseshell with kiku flower, gold lacquered ; with a head of
a bird flying across the moon . . . 18 c
1943. Shakudo : with kiku in gold lac ; and as a head a silver ball, with
a sparrow and bamboo in perforated work , , 18 ^

1944. Shakudo : with a shibuichi head in the shape of a badger

18 c

PLATE XXXIV.
LACQUER.
Comb Stand (Kushidai), No. 1177.

!^„L|^i,<-,. •v:-' ^.^.,^!i^- Jtj^<C^ -^^ v^t-+<v/^.^ ^

Hairpins.

133

1945. Iron : with kiku in gold inla\ , and a head in the .shape of a frog
on a lotus leaf 1 8 r
1946. Iron : with kiku and diapers in gold inlay ; with a shakudo head
representing the tea-ketde changing into a badger . . 18 c
[.\ favourite subject. A priest had a kettle, which sprouted out with a
badger's head, legs, and tail. Considering it uncanny, he sold it to a tinker,
who, after making a fortune from exhibiting it, returned it to the Temple,
where it received saintly honours. (H. J. 76.)]
1947. Wood : with plum blossom in gold lac, and with head in the shape
of an egg-plant . . . . . . . • . ig c

A hadvs Toilet.

PART V.
DIVISION E.
miscellaneous Articles in aBooD,
1968. Stickholder of bamboo, containing a number of small splints of
bamboo used for gambling. The holder carved with Chinese
sages, etc. . . . . . 18 ^
1969. Suzuri-bako. — Writing box, carved with the hundred horses. . 18 c
1970. Box in the shape of a boat, laden with the various attributes of the
Gods of Good Fortune {e.g., a bag, fan, rat, mallet, roll, key) (see
No. 119), carved in ivory, s. Ipposai . . . . . \8 c
igjl. Stand, with four legs of Chinese design, carved with a dragon,
kirin, and kiku flowers . . 19 ^
1972. Box, carved with a peacock on the lid, and horses on the sides ;
the edges with plant design in gold on black lac . . . . 19 ^
1973. Box, carved with a Chinese landscape and conventional floral
designs (? Chinese) . ...... 19 ^
1974. BoN.— Tray in the shape of a mat, carved with a lake scene ; the
handle decorated with a dragon in gold and red lacquer 18 c
1975. Clock case, in the shape of an Inro, containing a smafl clock ;
carved on the outside with an octopus and Daruma (see No. 169) 18 c
134

PLATE XXXV.
LACQUER.
Okimono (Shoki riding on a Shishi), No. 1977.

Miscellaneous A rticlcs

in

IVood.

135

1976. KOrc— An Oni imitating Goshisho (see No. 287), and holding
up a box which is surmounted by a Shishi ; wood, on a stand,
in gold and coloured lacs . . . . 18 c
1977. Shoki (see No. 218), riding on a Shishi, in gold and coloured
lacquers on wood. The Shishi painted and decorated with
flowers in mother-of-pearl, by Ritsuo , 18 c

Illustrated on
Plate 35.

1978. Stickholder, bamboo, carved in incised work with the thirty-six
poets . . . . \g c
1979. Fu-BAKO. — Black carved despatch box, with a temple drum behind
a screen, in mother-of-pearl, ivory, etc. ; the sides decorated with
wave patterns . . . . \g c
1980. Ju-KOGO. — Perfume game, nest of four boxes, the top one containing
ten smaller and the next six boxes for perfumes ; the boxes
decorated with grasses and insects in lacquer, mother-of-pearl,
ivory, gold, and silver . . . 18 c
1981. Cabinet, with togidashi lac panels to doors, containing eight
drawers, of which the fronts are of different kinds of lacquer.
Signed Takuunsai . . . . ig c
1982. SuzuRi-B.A.KO. — Writing box ; of cryptomeria wood, decorated on
the lid with a temple gardener sweeping up blossoms, in colour ;
also a poem comparing the falling blossoms to snow, by Kakurio
Yaishi ; the interior decorated with flowers, trees, etc., in coloured
lacquers . . ..... . . 19 ^
1983. Fu-BAKO.— Despatch box of brown wood, with blackbirds pairing
on the trees, plum-trees and ginseng in blossom, in mother-of-
pearl, ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, and takamakiye lac ; on the
interior labourers resting and heating sake  19 f
1984. Suzuri-bako.— Writing box of similar design ; on the exterior and
on the interior a state carriage (kago), with the Tokugawa crest
on the silver water vessel . . • . . . ¦ . ig c

Illustrated on
Plate 36.

136 Miscellaneous Articles in IVood.
1985. A box on feet, the lid deeply carved with a cloud dragon holding the
sacred gem .........

18 c

1986. Mamoribukuro.— A box in the shape of the lucky bag, carved with
a dragon on both sides (? Chinese) . . . . . \8 c
1987. Ko-DANSU.— Cabinet of teak, carved with peony flowers on afl
sides, with drawers, doors, and moundngs of sflver chased with a
simflar ornamentation . . . \8 c
1988. Fushi-bako.— Powder box, carved in imitation of basket work, with
birds and insects inlaid in mother-of-pearl . . . . 19 ^
1989. Miniature samisen, or guitar, with kiku in gold lacquer . \g c
1990. Bamboo box, decorated with wistaria on gold lac ; on the inside
creeping plants in gold, on nashiji 19 c
1991. Kogo. — Perfume box ; a flight of chidori in gold lacquer and
incrusted mother-of-pearl . . . \8 c
1992. Pair of bamboo vases with handles, mounted in metal on a
bronze stand, the decoration around the vases being in gold
lacquer, with various subjects to match the metal ornaments
which are by different artists of the 17th and i8th centuries —
namely, on one vase Kugutsume Kaneko, famous for her mar
vellous strength ; she is here depicted stopping a runaway horse,
by merely stepping on his halter as he passes (see H. J. 136).
Dragons by Goto Unjo and Renjo, Mitsunari, Mitsufusa,
Ichiju and Toshishige ; cranes by Somin ; demons wrestling
by Hidekuni ; dancer by Mitsutaka ; plum by Nobutoki ; tigers
by Goto Enjo and Mitsuyoshi ; snafl and plants by Konkwan ;
birds by Nobutoki and Mitsuyuki ; Mantis by Goto Ichijo ;
warriors by Hidekuni, Yoshiteru, and Toshinari ; Ebisu in
jinrikisha by Chikanobu. On the other vase Oye-go about
to lift a huge rock. Dragons by the Goto Ichiju, Yujo, and
Enjo ; birds by Yoshinari, Seizui, and Mitsutaka ; Corean lion

PLATE XXXVl.

LACQUER.

Writing Case (Suzuri-bako), No.

1082.

Miscellaneous Articles in Wood. 137
by Mitsufusa ; wild boars by Hideyuki and Kunimitsu ; deer by
Chikanobu ; ox by Flidekuni ; fox by Zuio ; wild boar, monkey,
and deer, by Toshinari ; men and wild boar by Toshishige ;
Daikoku and Ebisu by Chikanobu ; soldier by Hidekuni ; fox by
Mitsuari ; horse by Goto Renjo ; Bishamon by Somin ; deer
and wild boar by Masatoki ; and rabbit by Yoshishige. Mounted
in the 19th century.
1993. Circular box in the shape of a drum, on which the Thunder god
(see No. 1 11) is resting and smoking. His drumsticks, tobacco
pouch, and lightning are beside him. By Menko at the age of 75. \g c

18

PART V.
DIVISION F.
Siiscellaneous Articles in :|tJorp.
2023. FuDETATE. — Brush holder ; Hotei with chfldren wheeling a basket
of flowers ; in coloured ivories and mother-of-pearl . . . 19 ^
2024. Brush holder ; incised with a figure of a goddess in the clouds
with various attendants (? Benten and her sons). . . .19 c

2025. Brush holder ; carved with a pine tree, and children in gold
lac ............

19 c

2026. Brush holder ; decorated with landscapes in gold lac, and
incrusted with cranes and plum tree in mother-of-pearl, s.
Kwanyosai Kogioku . . . . . . . . ig c
2027. Nafuda-ire. — Card case with a view of the lotus lake at
Tokyo called Shinobazu, on one side, and birds, insects, and
plants on the other ; in gold lac and mother-of-pearl . . ^g c
2028. Card case ; with episode of Sasaki Takatsuna crossing the Uji
(see No. 969), in low relief on one side, and on the other
cranes and flowers in gold lac and mother-of-pearl . . . \g c
2029. BoN.. — Tray carved to imitate basketwork, decorated with shells
in gold lac, mother-of-pearl, wood, and ivory . . . 19 ^
138

Miscellaneous Articles in Ivory. 139
2030. Kenbio. — ^Miniature screen illustrated on one side with the
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, and on the other with
children playing with an elephant ; the stand carved with a
dragon and plants. .\\ Hojo . 19 ^
2031. Small cabinet with three drawers and door ; decorated with
autumn plants and insects in various coloured lacquers and
with metal ornamentations 18 c

31t)orp TBores.
2052. Box ; decorated with figures in relief flowers, and insects, in gold
and coloured lacs and encrusted shell . . . . \g c
2053- Kogo. — Perfume bo.x ; decorated with flowers and insects in
gold lac and shell, with a metal plate on the cover, on which is
shown a Samurai and his attendants . . \g c
2054. Perfume box ; decorated with diapers in gold lac ,19 c
2055. Perfume bo.x in the shape of the cap used b)' the No dancers
(see No. 988) ; decorated with various diapers in lacquer . \8 c
2056. Perfume box in the shape of a long-tailed tortoise ; decorated in
gold and coloured lacquer . . . . \8 c
[The tortoise (Kame) is one of the four sacred supernatural creatures. It
attains a tail when five hundred years old, and so is an emblem of longe"vity.
The tail is in realit)' a growth of a parasitic weed. (H. J. 62.)]
2057. Perfume box, containing three small bo.xes; decorated with four of
the si.x poets (see No. 195), cherry flowers, poems, and shells
in gold and colours . . \g c
2058. Perfume box, containing three small boxes ; decorated with cherry
bloom, cards for poems, and despatch box, in gold and brown
lac, metal, ivory, etc. . . . . . . \g c

Illustrated on
Plate 11, Xo.\-

140 Miscellaneous Articles in Lvory.
2059. Perfume box, containing four small boxes ; decorated with figures
under a pine tree in gold, colours, and inlay of pearl . . ij c
2060. Perfume box, containing two small boxes ; decorated with various
plants in gold and red lac . . . 18 ^
2061. JiJ-KOGO. — Nest of perfume boxes ; decorated with a picture of
a nobleman on a balcony, plum-blossom, kiku, and diapers in
gold lac . . ... . . . ig c
2062. Nest of perfume boxes ; decorated with the " Shochikubai "
(see No. 682) in gold lac . . . . . 18 c
2063. Oblong matchbox ; decorated with insects incrusted in mother-
of-pearl and glass, with stand, s. Hakushusai . . \g c
2064. Set of three fan-shaped boxes ; decorated with insects inlaid in
mother-of-pearl, etc. . . . . ig c
2065. Kogo in the form of a musical instrument (Koto) decorated with
gold lac . . . ... . . 18 ^

PLATE XXXVII.
LACQUER.
1. Top of Kodansu, No. 1265.
2. Top of Kodansu, No. 676.
"'. Top of Kodansu, No. 672.

PART V.
DIVISION G.
Miscellaneous Articles in otber s©atetials»
2085. Two shells, in case, lacquered on the inner side of one with a figure
of Daikoku, being titfllated by a rat crawling up the inside of his
arm, on the other by a rat on a daikon . . .181:
2086. Bamboo flute, decorated with birds and flowers in gold, on black lac 18 c
2087. Bakumakura. — A pillow of red plaited bamboo, the ends lacquered
and decorated with a Baku, and nanten plants, and with the crest
of the Shinjo family, in gold on black. . . 19 ^
[Baku is so-called from the Sloth.] ^
2088. A gourd in four divisions, ornamented with butterflies and chrysan
themums in various coloured lacquers, s. Yukinobu 19 ^
2089. IModel of a Buddhist temple : brass. (? Chinese) . . . .19 c
2090. iMetal staff with cord (Jitte), carried by watchman in the feudal
times, and which was slung and twisted round the neck of
malefactors ; decorated with Paulownia crest in brass . . \8 c
2091. Katanakake. — Sword rack, with shelf and drawers, in natural
wood, decorated at ends, in gold coloured lacs, with a moon,
sparrows, cranes, pine trees, kiku, butterfly, and hagomoro (a
feather garment worn by fairies), hanging on the branch of a
pine, with Fujisan in the distance, afl being symbolical of peace,
happiness, and long life ; the metal handles to the drawers, etc.,
being fashioned as flute, drum, befl, cap, and mask box . . \8 c
141

142 Miscellaneous Articles in other Materials.
2092. Sword rack, decorated with pine and plum trees on diapers, in gold
and black lacquer .......

18 c

2093. Miniature mask (men) of a deity, lacquered in gold and painted in
colours, with a mask box (menbako), decorated with diapers
and Kiri crest, in gold and black. A copy of an old box.
s. Shugetsu . . . . . , . . 19 <^
2094. Sakeire. — Sake jar. A figure of a Shojo (see No. 213), holding
a cup with an inscription signifying " Long life " in gold on red
lacquer . . . . . . . . . . . \g c
2095. Wall bracket of Foochoo lacquer, in the shape of a kiku flower,
decorated with chased peony flowers on a key pattern . . \g c
2096. A sailing boat, in tortoiseshell .19 c
2097. A jinrikisha, or hand-drawn carriage, in tortoiseshell . . ig c
2098. Tortoiseshell tobacco box, decorated with the Imperial and other
crests in gold lac . . . . . . . 18 c
2099. A tea ceremony set, consisting of five Yeiraku tea jars, with
brocade covers in a square lac stand . . . . . 18 c
2100. A sweetmeat stand of carved wood, black lac, and imitation basket-
work, with trays . . . . , . . 19 ^
2I0I. A screen. The centre, a drawing on silk depicting an incident
in the story of the Forty-seven Ronins ; painted in colours by
the artist Torii Kiyomitsu (i8th century). On either side two
poems. On the right, " Ode to the cherry tree planted by
Oishi Kuranosuke," the chief of the Forty-seven Ronins :^
" The fragrance of thy blossom extends where'er the Eastern wind doth travel.
And though a thousand years roll by, still doth thy fame live on ;
Though lands extend to many thousand miles,
Yet nowhere grow such flowers as thine."

PLATE XXXVIII.

LACOUER.

1. Box, No, 1260, 2. Box, No. 847. 3. Box, No. 1434.

Miscellaneous Articles in other Materials. 143
On the left, " Ode to the celebrated flute made of ivory and
carved with flowers," belonging to Hazama Jujiro, one of the
Forty-seven Ronins : —
" Bright and glistening surface wrought by such loving care,
Beauteous flowers so skilfully carved that e'en a fragrance seems to rise,
Yet do thou and the memory of thine owner live on with us,
Though centuries have past since that cold snowy dawn
Whence his soul fled to realms above."
Composed and written by Hayashi Atsushi, 1848.
[The story of the Forty-seven Ronins is told at length in Mitford's "Tales of
Old Japan," and in Dickins' " Chiushingura ; or, the Loyal League."]

No. 2127. TJie Gods of Good Fortunp,
PART VI.
Ceramics,

arita, 3lntari, ano I&i^en flBare.
Arita, Imari, or Hizen wares all come from Arita, in the province of
Hizen. Founded about 1600, it became so noted that within forty years
nearly one thousand hands were at work.
2126. Arita. Panel. On one side a storm dragon in colours, on the other
the following inscription : " Two dragons in motion with the
fury of a storm at sea, painted by Hirose" ; also a mark that it
was made by Kwaido to the order of Hirose, 1878 .
2127. Imari, Okimono. — The Seven Gods of Good Fortune (see No. 1 19)
on a round stand in blue (illustrated above), and different
colours under the glaze . . . . . . . . \g c
2128. Imari. — Plate, with birds and flowers in panels of different
colours .  eariy 19 c
2129. Imari.— Incense burner on three legs, the lid perforated with a
chrysanthemum design ; decorated with Shishi and peony in
panels, and diapers of various colours . . . . . \8 c
144

PLATE XXXIX.
LACQUER.
Top of lid of Hitsu, No. mo. See pages 49 and 84, and Plate No. i.

Arita, Lmari, and Hizen Ware. 145
2130. Imari. — Incense burner ; decorated with landscapes and flowers in
blue panels ...... 19 ^
2131. Pair of Imari vases and covers, decorated with cranes, peonies,
and foliage in blue, red, and gold, with figures of Shishi
modelled as handles to the covers .... 17 ^
2132. Pair of Imari vases decorated with river scenes, foliage, and
flowers of various colours, on a white ground, in medaflions
with dark blue borders covered with plant decorations in
gold . ..... . . 1 7 t
2133. Imari, Okimono. — Kinko on the carp, white and blue . \g c
[Kinko was a Chinese sage who lived in the 12th century. It is said
that after dwelling on earth for two centuries he said good-bye to his
followers and plunged into the sea, after promising to return at a certain
date. When the time appointed drew near, his disciples assembled on the
bank, and after bathing and purifying themselves made offerings to him.
At length he sprang from the water riding on a carp. After staying with the
people for a month he again entered the water, and was seen no more.]
2134. Imari, Flower Vase.— Crackled dark enamel, decorated with
creeping plants in blue, and fan-shaped panels containing flowers
and birds in various colours on white . . . . .181;
2135. Imari, Cover for an incense burner. Gama Sennin with his
frog (see No. 155) ; white porcelain decorated in blue . . i8 ^
2136. Hizen, Jar (Tsubo). — Decorated with hops and flowers on panels
in blue and green enamels, gold, etc., on dark crackle 181:
2137. Hizen, Bowl. — Decorated with a hanging bouquet (Kusudama) in
colours on a crackled grey ground  early 19 c
[A Kusudama is made of five varieties of coloured paper or cloth in
imitation of flowers. It is hung up in houses on the fifth day of the fifth
month.]
2138. Hizen. — Hanging flower vase in the form of a bag, decorated
with the takaramono (see No. 119) ; also a character signifying
longevity in blue under the glaze on a bluish-white. ? made
by Kitei of Kioto during a visit ... . \g c
19

146 Aivata — Bizen Stoneware.

atoata.

Awata is situated in the eastern division of Kioto. It was founded at the
close of the i6th century. Amongst its best-known potters may be named
Hozan, Iwakurazan, Kinkozan, Taizan, and Tanzan.
2149. Kenkvo. — Small screen with plants in panels, diapers, and children
in various colours, and inscribed with a Japanese character
signifying "year." . . ... early 19 ^
2150. Bowl with lid, with autumn plants and flowers in various colours
on a crackle ground . early \g c
2151. Chaire. — .Tea bowl with Chinese sages in gold and colours on
a buff paste ground covered with a crackle glaze . \g c
2152. Koro. — Incense burner. The Seven Gods of Good Fortune on
board the treasure ship, in yellowish-grey clay . . . \g c
2153. Kinkozan. — Waterpot in the form of a drum ; decorated with the
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove in various colours . . \g c
2154. Taizan. — Sexagonal fireholder, decorated with birds, flowers,
dragons, etc., on a light purple ground, by Tozokuyan . . 18 c

TBi^en ^tonetoare.
Made at Imbe, in the province of Bizen, a kiln which has existed at
least since the 14th century. Two potters of the name of Rokubei helped to
make the factory noted in the i6th century.
2164. Okimono, in the form of a group of Shishi, pale brown, ormulu
"^o""t  jg^

Hirado Ware — Kenzan ll'dre. 147
l!Dii:aDo mnu.
So called from the factory having been owned jjy Prince Matsura of
Hirado, in the |M-ovince of Hizen. P'ounded middle, of 17th century; best
period, middle of 18th to middle of 19th century.
2165. BuxniiN. — ^Paper-vveight ; a group of flowers ; white 18 c"
2166. Paper-wc:ight : a bunch of chrysanthemums in blue and yellow
on white ... , , . \g c
2167. Paper-weight ; a spray of chrysanthemums and plum Ifloom ; white 1 9 c
2168. Paper-weight: a spray of chrysanthemums ; white 191;
2169. Paper-weight : a spray of chry.santhemums ; white 1 9 c
2170. Paper-weight : a branch of chestnut ; white , . ig c
2171. Paper-weight : a lily and plum blossom ; white 19 c
2172. Incense burner in the form of a duck on a rock ; white , 18 c
2173. Okimono. — Puppies at play ; white . 18 ^
2174. Incense burner in the shape of a dragon coiled round a rock ;
white . , , , , , . , 18 r
2175- Mizu-iRE (Waterpot).— -In the shape of a cuttle-fish on a rock with
limpets ; white, decorated with yellow and blue . . ig c
2176. Six plates decorated with cranes, fans, foliage, etc., in red, green,
black, and gold . . . . . . . . 18 r
mn^m mate.
A great potter of Kioto, born 1663, died 1743, brother of Korin.
2186. KoGO. — Perfume box, on the cover a No dance (see No. 988)
in different colours ; on the interior plant in gold and cloud in
blue under glaze . . . ¦ • • • • . 18 c

148 Kioto Ware.

Eioto 1)0 ate.
Kioto, the ancient capital of Japan, in the province of Yamashiro, has long
been famed for its pottery, and the artists who have created it. The manufac
ture has been carried on since the beginning of the i6th century, and it includes
the productions of Ninsei, Kenzan, Taizan, Rokubei, etc.
2187. Chawan. — Tea bowl with diaper pattern in coloured enamels . \8 c
2188. Tea bowl with diaper patterns, and landscapes in colours . . \8 c
2189. Tea bowl with birds, flowers, etc., in panels on white diapers . 18 c
2190. Bowl with Chinese sages and Shochikubai in colours ; marked
Daimin, Seikwa . . . . . \g c
2191. Tea jar with pine and cranes on a rough ground . early 19 c
2192. Bowl ; the interior with flowers and birds, in colours, the exterior
imitation basket work. s. Kiyokaze Yohei, 1851 . \g c
2193. Bowl with birds and flowers in colours. . \g c
2194. Fireholder, with Rakan in colours . . . \g c
2195. Tea bowl with various Rakan in colours and gold. s. Seishi . early 19 c
2196. Tea bowl, with a Rishi and boy, and a stream on the exterior, and
Susano destroying the dragon on the interior in gold and
colours .,,.,. early 19 c
2197. Okimono.. — A seated figure representing Kuranosuke Yoshio, the
leader of the forty-seven Ronins. (See No. 2101) . . . \8 c
2198. Flower vase with Shishi plants and diajDers in various colours, early 19 c

Koransha U^arc — Kutani JVare. 149
2199. KoRO. — Incense burner with stand and lid ; decorated with
autumn plants and .sparrows, and vine and squirrels perforated on
the lid, and with bordering of diapers in various colours and
enamels on a white crackle ground . . 19 <;
2200. KivOMiDSu. — Flower-pot, decorated with Kiku flowers and a
character signifying " Peace " in blue, green, and red enamel on a
dark crackle . . . , ,

22II.

[Kiyomidsu is a suburb of Kioto, and its faience is properly classified under
that name.]

18 C

E6tansf)a mate.
G.\KU. — Panel decorated with a cock looking at its reflection in
a glass ; in different colours ¦ 18 i;

Eutani mate,
Also called Kaga, is made at Kutani, in the province of Kaga. Established
about 1630. Specimens decorated in gold and red are products of this century.
2212. Bowl, with a centre of dancers bordered with plants, and panels
containing views of Lake Biwa in gold, red, and black on white.
s. Ikkodo Rinko of Kutani ¦ .191:

2213.

Bowl and cover, with birds, flowers, and a figure in a boat in
panels on the cover, and on the interior Urashima descending
on a tortoise to the Dragon Palace, .f. Kutani ; Japan . early 19 .;

1 50 Makuzu.
2214. Bowl, in the form of a flower in white. Decorated with cranes
and reeds in hexagonal panels, and diapers of waves and clouds
in gold, red, green, and black . ... 19 if
2215. Plate, decorated with flowers, clouds, a cock and hen, in various
colours on white . . . ...171;
2216. K.\GA, Hachi. — Bowl with sages and diapers in red and gold ;
stamped Fuku, " Happiness ' , . . . \8 c
2217. Kaga, Koro. — Incense burner on feet, decorated with flowers and
wave patterns in red and gold , , . . \g c
2218. Pair of plates ; white enamel, decorated with birds and plants in
red, with views of Niken-jaya and the Kozu temple in Naniwa ;
by Kachoken . . ... . . \8 c
2219. Tokuri (bottle) ; white, decorated with flowers, birds, trees, Shishi,
and diapers in red . . . 19 ^
2220. Large bottle, white and coloured enamels, with shells, on one of
which is a poem on the Three Sake Tasters . . . . \g c

s©afeu5u.
2231. Hanaike. — Flower vase with ducks in light green, and border of
diapers in blue ; marked Kozan of Japan . . . 19 c
2232. Waterpot with Chinese sages in various colours, and a wooden
lid decorated with the tea ceremony utensils in lacquer ; marked
Kozan of Kioto. . . . . . . \8 c
2233. Sake botde in the form of a gourd, decorated with fishes and
flowers in blue and red ; by Kozan . . , . . . \g c

Mi kazmc hi- -Mizoro — Mokitbc'i Ware — Ninsei. 1 5 r
2234. Pair of flower vases with vine and insects, in colours on a fine
crackle ground, part being in imitation of basketwork ; stamped
Kozan, Makuzu , . . , , \g c

Siifeatnacbi.
2235. Okimono in the shape of a Shi.shi, holding a perforated ball, made
by Imamura Uhachiro, aged 18 , . . 19 f

a^i^oto.
A kiln in a suburb of Kioto, called by that name. It was established by
Gensuke, a pupil of Ninsei. It did not last long, and all productions bearing
the mark were made by Hozan of Awata.
2236. Koro. — Incense burner in the shape of a basket used by No
dancers (see No. 988), and a mask box with a mask of Okina
on the cover ; decorated with various diapers, pierced and
enamelled in various colours , . . . . . . 19 r

Rokubei mate.
A potter, priest, and literary celebrity of Kiyomidsu in Kioto at the
end of the i8th century.
2237. Bowl decorated with Rakans and dragon in various colours ; with
a seal " Fuku," or happiness . . \8 c

Jl^insei.
A Kioto potter who came there at the beginning of the 1 8th century, and
built a kiln in Kiyomidsu.

15- Rokubei — Satsuma Ware.
2238. Tea bowl with Chinese sages in gold and colours early 18 c
2239. Bowl and cover in the shape of a tortoise with diapers in colours
on panels . . .... 18 c
2240. Box and cover of a lozenge shape, with buds, waves, and chrysan
themums in red, on dark blue . . . \8 c
2241. HiB.\CHi (fireholder), with cover ; white crackle decorated with
Kikko pattern and plants in various colours . . . \g c
2242. Luncheon case in four compartments, green glaze ; decorated
with cranes and tortoises in red on two white panels . 18 ^
2243. KuRO in the shape of a crane, cream body and neck with green
wings, s. Ninsei . . \8 c

Eofeufiei.
Also a potter of Kiyomidsu in Kioto during the i8th and 19th centuries.
2254. Okimono in the shape of Gama Sennin (see Nos. 155, 2135),
with toad and basket . , , , . . . . . 18 c

Satsuma mate.
Made at Kagoshima, Nawashirogawa, and other factories in the Province of
Satsuma. Dates from the 15th century, but the best specimens were made
between 1790 and 1830.
2255. Pair of flower vases with the 16 Rakan (B. M. C. 46 ; H.J. A. 46),
in colours on cream crackle , , , , , , , \g c

Sdto Stone Ware and Porcelain — Soma Ware. 153
2256. Chaire. — Tea bowl with Ho-wo bird, dragon, flowers, and diapers,
in gold and colours ........ early 19 ^
2257. Bowl with spiral bands of diapers and three kidney-shaped
medallions containing sprays of flowers . . early 1 9 c
2258. Flower vase ; decorated with Ayame plant in blue and green on
yellow enamel. A border of blue on the top and bottom
decorated with Kiku and Kiri , , , , , ,19 c

®eto ^tone mare ann Porcelain.
The oldest factories in Japan were situated at Seto, in the province of
Owari. Porcelain was not produced until this century.
2269. Koro. — Incense burner, in the form of a dragon holding the
sacred gem in its mouth. Coloured in black and red . early 19 c
2270. Incense burner ; Oni on a boat which has the head of a dragon as
a prow. Grey crackled enamel . . . . \g c
2271. Waterpot ; ornamented with wistaria, and bordered with a key
pattern in light blue, under the glaze on crackle ground . 19 ^

^oma mare.
Made at Nakamura, in the province of Iwaki, and called after the Daimio
of the province. Dates from middle of 1 7th century.
2282. Bottle of grey paste covered with translucent glaze, partly decorated
with indentations on the front, and partly with lotus flowers and
leaves and flying cranes . . • . • . . \8 c
20

154 Takatori Ware — Miscellaneous.

Cafeatori mate.
This is an old factory, established at Sobara mura, in the province of
Chikuzen, after the Corean invasion.
2283. Sake vessel of a deep brown paste, glazed with a dark olive-green,
splashed with white, made in imitation of Chinese porcelain, by
Hachizo ... . . . 15 c

agiscellaneous.
2285. Bowl, with cover in the form of a lotus leaf ; decorated with
flights of cranes in white and black on crackle ground . . \g c
2286. Two sets of Fuchin, or hanging picture weights, in the shape of
eggs : decorated with plants in blue and white enamel . . 19 ^
2287. A boar with a cock on his back. Cream coloured, with brown
markings. (? Corean) . .
2288. A splashed bottle, ornamented with chrysanthemums . . . \g c
2289. Koro. — Decorated with blue and green arabesques . . 19 ^

INDEX
OF LEGENDS, PERSONAGES, AND ARTICLES,

N.B. — 1 Vhere any subject is explained in tlte text it will be found under the italicised tmntber.
Where it is frequently duplicated reference is only made to the principal exaviptes.

Na€ no Seimei

184.

Adzumaya-Kimi

1296

Aikuchi

p. no

Akambe game

¦ 27, 41

Anchin

208

Arita ware

. p. 144

Awata ware .

. p. 146

Badger .

344

Badger and tea kettle ,

. r946

Baku .

. 2087

Bamboo and tiger .

• 931

Beifuku

148

Benkei .

185

Benten .

dig, 136, 145

Bento-bako .

. p. 1?^ n

Bishamon

ng, r3o

Biwa

. 571

Bizen ware

. p. 146

Bon .

. . 83

Bukan Zenshi

, . 167

Carp and waterfall

601

Chidori

641

Chinkinbori .

¦ 919

Chochiuka .
Chohei
Chokwaro
Chorio .
ChrysanthemumCock and drum
Confucius

DaikokuDai Tengu
DarumaDoitenguDragon, Varieties of
Drum, Fowls on .
Duodenary cycle .
Ebisu .

. 2g3
. 266
157 > 158
• 275
. 581 301 282

iig, 124, 332, 143, 5Z2gg6
¦ i6g, 1975
. gg6 262
. 301
¦ 403
iig, 136, 146, 147

Fish, Dried

310

Fishsave

270

Fox girl

184

Fox, Nine-tailed

300
Fu-bako
. p. <?,^ n
Fuchi .
. p. no
Fukurokuju .
II g, 121,
122, 123
Fukusa
. .
. 1821
•55
IS6

Lndex of Legends, Personages, and Articles.

Gama Sennin

155, 2135

Kanshin

296

Genji Monogatari

¦ 833

Kanzan

¦ 598

Gentoku

266

Kappa . . . ,

244

Gods of Good Fortune .

25. rig, p. 144 111.

Kashira

. p. no

Goshisho

. 287, 1976

Katana . ...

. p. no

Guri lacquer .

. 1020

Kauzashi

¦ 132

Gyobu .

p. 5^

Kenzan

¦ p. 147

Kikko

700, 1422

Hadesu

. . 176

Kiku

S8i

Hakamadere Korosuke

194

Kinkozan

p. 146, 2153

Haku . . . .

p. 84 n

Kiokusui-no-yen, Game of

. 1018

Hana-ikada .

1311

Kioto ware .

. p. 148

Hana-saka-jiji

igSn

Kioyu . ...

1023

Hankwai

SOD, 294, 60s

Kiri

¦ . S8i

Hirado ware .

. p. 147

Kirin ....

1031

Hirai Yasumasa

ig4

Kisen Hoshi .

¦ 195

Hiramakiye .

p. 5^

Kiseru . . . .

V-40

Hizen ware

p. 144.

Kiseruzutsu

^.46

Hotei .

iig, 131 et seq.

Kiyara-bako

.p. 84x1

Ho-wo

. 628

Kiyohime

208

Hundred Poems game

¦ 1377

Kiyomidsu ware

2200

Hyakunin Isshu .

1377

Ko . . , ,

. 827

Ko
. . 827
Imari ware
. p. 144
Ko-bako
. p. t?.ji n
I-no Hayata .
Inro
¦ S96, 992
¦ ¦9-65
Ko-dansu
Kogai
. V-52
p. no
Kogo .
827
Ji-kiro .
Jisshu-ko-bakoJitte .
Jittoku .
Jo-bako
.T^.84w V-52
KojiriKojuka Koransha ware
. p. no
. p. no
2211
. 2090
. 598
.'^.84x1.¦^.84x1 p. 84 n
44, iig
KosekikoKo-to .
275
1236
Ju-bako Ju-kogoJur5
Kuronoshi ,
Kushi .
Kushi-dai Kusudama .
193 129
. 1903
¦ 2137
Kagamibuta .
¦ p. 36
Kutani ware
Kwannon
¦ p. 149
n6, 118
Kaga ware .
• P- 149
Kwanu .
. 266
Kagiwara Kagesuye
¦ 9<^9
Kakemono
125
Laotze ...
. 282
Kakkio
• 273
Long arms and long legs
200
Kaminari
III
Long neck .
201
Index of Legends, Personages, and A rtiele-

157

Mafushi

152

Paulownia Imperialis

581

Makuza ware

• p. 150

Perfume game

1 198

Manju .

. P.j''^

Porto, Six great . igy, 191, 2027

Manzai dancer

10, 624

Men . . .

. 2093

Menuki
. p. no
Racoon ...
• 344
Mikawachi ware
¦ p. 151
Raiden (Thunder god) .
III, 1993
Miidera
. 186
Raiko
• 179
Mizara, Iwazaru, and Kakazaru
go6
Rakan
1608, 225s
Mizoro ware .
p. 151
Rat
. 512
Mokubei ware
p. 151
Rishi . 148, 149, 152, 155> i57> 166
Mokume
. 1202
Rokubei ware
¦ p. 152
Momotaro
212
Rokurikubi
201
Monkey, Magical .
211
Ronins, Forty-seven
2 1 01, 2197
Monkeys, Three
go6
Roraishi . . . .
274
Moso
¦ 26s
Roshi 162, et seq :
171, et seq.
Nanakaji
1488
Nanten
1022
Sage ju
. p. <?,/ n
NarihiraNashiji .
¦ 195
¦ P-S-i
Saigio .
Saishi
182
393
Natsume
p. 84n
. P-. I
300
Sakazuki
81
Netsuke
Sake tasters, Three
282, 307
Nine-tailed Fox, The .
Sakyamuni .
282
Ninsei ware
¦ p. ^51
168, 1632
Same'gawa-nuri
. ion
Nio . . jg
Samurai
2, 100
Nirami-kurabe game
. J^42
. 181
Saru-mawashi
9
Nitan no Shiro
Sasaki Takatsuna . g6g,
I&33, 1998
iW dance 97, 104, 106, g88, 2025,
2186, 2236
Satsuma ware
. P- 152
Noshi
744
596, 9g4
Saya
p. no
Nuye
Sea king
175
Seigai-nami .
1115
Sentoku
¦ 1465
Oi
118
Sennin .
148, 15s
Ojin
175
Seto ware
• p. 153
Okame (see Uzum^)
Seven Sages of Bamboo Grove
127, 277
Okimono
p. 2
Shakudo
518
Omi .
574
Shark skin .
. ion
Oni
218
Shiba Onko
280
Ono-no-komachi
^91^ 195
Shibuichi
1004
Oshikio
¦ 159
Shi-kishi
1246
Oto Dokwan
343
Shinto priest
7
Ox . ,
603
Shishi .
43
1^8

Index of Legends, Personages, and Articles.

Sho-chiku-bai

682

Tiger and bamboo

Sho-dana

.]}.84n

Tobosaku

Shojo

213, 2094

Togidashi

Shoki

. 218, 1977

Tokiwa .

Shuten Doji

179

Tongaru lacquer

S5fu

1023

Tortoise

Sojo Henjo

195

Treasure ship (Takarabune)

Soma ware

p. 153

Tsuba

Songoku

211

Tsuikoku

Spirits of the pine tree .

197

Tsuishu

Suzuribako .

V-56

Tsuitate

Swords

p. 109

TsukaTsuna

Tabako-bon
Tachi ,
Takamakiye

, p. c?,/ n
. p. no
p. 51

UrashimaUzume

Takarabune .

iig

Takaramono .

iig, 2138

Wakasa lacquer

Takasago pine tree

197, 8gs

Wakizashi

Takatori ware

p. 154

Takenouchi no Sukune
Tanuki .
TanzakuT(!-bakoTekkai .
Tengu Tenjen-Sama

^75
344
• 1 123, 1 197; 1246
• p. <5V n
. 149, r888
loi, 243
¦ 603

Yakio
Yasuhide
Yatate YorimasaYoshitomo Yoshitsune

Tennin .

631

Thunder god

in

Zushi

. 931
28g, 1380
. P-5I i8g
766
. 20^6
Iig, 128
p. no

149
p. no 180

202, 2213
I, 1635
i8gi
p. Ill

1122 195
p. 48
992
i8s, i8g185

124

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