By Kinkozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated in enamels and gilt, the body inset with four oval panels, each enclosing a different subject comprising: (1) A blue bird flying towards cherry blossoms trailing over a roof; (2) Women and children on the banks of a river beside blooming irises; (3) A lantern hanging over flowering fuyo (rosemallow) and hageito (Chinese amaranth); (4) A pavilion nestled beneath a sugi (cedar tree), the shoulder with peonies; signed on the base with a gilt seal Kinkozan zo. 18.2cm (7 1/8in) high.