A gold-lacquer square kobako (small box) and cover Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), probably mid 19th century The overlapping lid and body decorated in gold hiramaki-e with an all-over design depicting symbols of longevity comprising young pine, minogame (bushy-tailed longevity turtles), cranes and sasa (bamboo) on a nashiji ground; unsigned. 6.4cm x 7.7cm x 6.7cm (2½in x 3in x 2 5/8in). (2).