Both Edo period (1615-1868), the box late 17th/early 18th century, the saucer late 18th/early 19th century Decorated in typical palette, the box enamelled with sprig of peony on the front and a sprig of chrysanthemum on the reverse, buds on each side, the gilt metal mounts probably French, 19th century with a central hinged cover opening to reveal a glass well, flanked by two pen apertures, 6cm x 10.3cm (2 3/8in x 4in); the saucer decorated with a clump of chrysanthemums, the underside with blossoms interwoven among karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), 14.3cm (5 5/8in) diam. (2).