By Hokyudo Itsumin, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century Comprising a startled man seated in front of a tray from which a large dragon emerges from a bamboo vessel resting on it, another vessel containing ash, a kettle, a bowl, and a tea caddy on the ground, the creature's writhing body enveloping the other four men cowering in fear; signed beneath the tray with chiselled characters Hokyudo Itsumin to. 5cm x 11cm (2in x 4¼in).