7 ¾ x 2.25 × 7/8 - inches. Superb 19th Century Japanese Meiji period black lacquered hinged calligraphy brush, pencil, scholar’s writing box beautifully hand painted primarily in gold depicting scholar or monk figures amidst a landscape. 

Estate fresh, as shown, in good to very good condition commensurate with age and use such as surface scratches, crackling, nicks, and wear, paint loss or fading, minor minimal surface cracks. Divided into sections.