29. Ivory cameo relief of 7 Shinto Gods of good fortune.

30. A finely carved climbing ‘Saru’ monkey sculpted as a composition to slide along the inro cord. With excellent detail of razor fine hair work. 

31. A most unusual ojimé, likely commissioned en-suite to accompany a kinchaku, as it is carved in the same said form. Both sides depict village scenes and the pounding of mochi. Inscribed “Kotobuki” – long life or congratulations.

32. A very clever cluster of a variety of frogs in the round, a symbol of an abundance of good luck. Eyes inlaid.

33. An ojime with a remarkable three-dimensional carving in sukashi-bori technique that depicts a mountainous landscape where mystic sages gather beneath the sacred gingko tree. Himotoshi (cord hole) surrounded by Kiku blossom petals and lined in gilded metal.

34. Stag antler Hyottoku, the legendary stirrer of the elixir of immortality, with a moving dice in his mouth, symbols of longevity and good luck.  

35. A stag antler pumpkin with leaves and a rat emerging from its hollow center, both symbols of abundance and prosperity.

36. A landscape depicting monks within a forest monastery. 

37. An antique Japanese bronze ojime with high relief 'Takazogan' (high relief) silver and gold metalwork of a Botan (Peony) Blossom, considered the King of all flowers and symbol of courage and good fortune. Circa 1840. 

38. An antique Japanese cloisonne ojimé. The cloissons raised above a bronze ishimei ground with polychrome enamels of flora. 

39. An 18th century Hirada School cloisonne ojimé depicting polychrome enamel blossoms within a mosaic tapestry.

40. A gilt bronze cylinder form ojimé hand pierced and engraved with flowering vine of double gourds, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

41. A finely tooled antique Japanese silver ojime inlaid with stylized patterns of Kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms, the 'Mon' or heraldic crest of the Imperial family and symbol of nobility and longevity. Circa 1860.

42. Late 18th century ojimé carved in relief with swirling, crashing waves, a symbol of the elemental forces of nature. Himotoshi encircled by well-defined Kiku blossom petals.

43. Exquisite 18 karat gold ojime with blooming Tsubaki (Camillia), symbol of love and devotion. Engraved signature of the artist. Circa 1860.  

44. An antique Japanese ivory spherical ojime carved in the round with mischievous frolicking puppies. The Chen or Japanese Pug is a symbol of healthy progeny and familial joy. Signed Kazuyuki. Circa 1880.

45. An unusual antique Japanese ojime of an iron lattice in the form of a bamboo basket with sculpted Japanese Winterberry 'Umemodoki', a deciduous holly that is very popular for New Year's ikebana arrangements. The color red and this association with the New Year has come to represent very good luck. Signed on a silver plaque. Circa 1800.