By Tatsuke Takamitsu, Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th century The rich roiro ground lacquered in gold takamaki-e with highlights of kirikane, with a flying ho-o bird in flight on one side, its feathers continuing on the reverse above stylised kiri (paulownia), the interior of roiro with kinji edges; signed Tatsuke Kokyo kore o ga, gyonen hachijusai (Tatsuke Kokyo painted this at the age of 80). 7.6cm (3in) wide.