Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The first, a gold...

Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The first, a gold plate taiko drum in silver and shakudo with a hare in waves and rooster on a mitsudomo-e (whorl) design; the second, a shibuichi fuchi-gashira fitted with a gilt-metal plate decorated with an orchid in high relief; the third, a silver ryusa netsuke with floral center and pierced with leafy foliage, highlighted with gilt; the fourth, a silver manju netsuke carved with thistles in low relief; a silver and copper miniature of a yatate (writing set) with removable telescoping brush (5)
2 1/4in (5.7 cm) long, the largest