Small hagoita-shaped metal box

A hagoita is a rectangular wooden paddle that was used to play hanetsuki, a game similar to badminton. This hagoita-shaped metal box obviously served a different purpose (see below).

It is engraved with two mons (cherry blossom and ?) and an inscription : 浄益造 Joeki zo (made by Joeki).
This name refers to a lineage of metal casters, all using the clan name 中川 浄益 (Nakayama Joeki), active in Kyoto for 11 generations. I am indebted to Guy Pepermans (Asia Art forums) for this information.
Size : 8.5cm long

Other fan-shaped boxes, variously described as incense-holder, toothpick holder, pill or snuffbox, are shown below.