Antique Japanese Lacquered writing box Meiji period. Lid depicts a famous samurai battle scene likely the battle of Uji River 1184. The two samurai mounted on horseback crossing a river. The lead warrior likly represents Kajiwara Kagesue or Sasaki Takatsunaga. The background features a traditional Japanese footbridge rolling distant hills thatched rooftops, and detailed pine trees. Inside the box has an inkstone grayish green grinding stone, above the stone is a Water Dropper made of silver with Crain engraving. On the rightside is a brush and ink compartment. The translation on the stone is as follows. Right Column: 赤間関住 (Akamagaseki-jū) — "Resident of Akamagaseki" Left Column: 大森土佐 b守 (Ōmori Tosa no Kami) — "Ōmori, Governor of Tosa" Meaning and Context Akamagaseki (赤間関): This is by the historical name for modern-day Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The region is famous for producing highly prized, traditional Japanese inkstones (Akama-suzuri).Tosa no Kami (土佐守): This is an honorific, historical title ("Governor of Tosa Province") often given to master craftspeople, bladesmiths, or regional officials during the Edo period. The Bottom Seal: The stylized seal at the bottom corresponds to the signature or brand stamp (kaō / hanko) of the specific artisan or workshop belonging to the Ōmori family lineage of inkstone makers. Very clean nice Japanese history. Please ask if need more pics