Lacquered bowl (a) and lid (b) with black lacquer on outside, and brown lacquer in centre of each part that fades to black towards the rim. Bowl has base with rim and inscription on adhesive label, and lid has circular lip in centre at top.

Black lacquer lid with circular lip at centre of top. Dark brown rim with dark brown finish on underside in centre that fades to black towards edges.

Black lacquer bowl (a) with lid (b). The bowl has a circular base and the lid has a circular lip at centre of top.

Black lacquer bowl (a) with lid (b). Lid has circular raised lip in centre at top with lip around edge.

Black lacquer bowl (a) with lid (b): inside of both lid and bowl fades from black at edges to brown in the centre. Lid has raised circular lip in centre at top.

Tall slim shape; design of a rooster on a plum branch inlaid near top with tail feathers falling nearly to the base. Base is marked with 5 characters

Pair of black lacquered lamps with golden designs and small light bulbs on atop slender stands. The bases of the stands are brass. The rest, including the plinth which conceals the batteries (parts c-d), is of wood.

Hexagonal wooden lamp with a shade of white paper stretched over wooden columns. Shade around candle area slides up and down on the handle. A metal spike for candles is affixed to the base. Label on bottom reads "Made in Japan."

Raised floral design on bell shaped body; main body sits on a smaller, circular base; neck has horizontal bands around it; pine cone finial on circular, flat lid; handle is horseshoe shaped.

Squat shape; handle stands vertically and is same height as body; lid is bronze; seal mark on base. Rice plant motif in relief on body; finial is in form of a lotus bud.