By Ando Jubei, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Worked in silver wire of varying gauge, the lower body with four floriform panels enclosing: (1) Bamboo; (2) Clumps of irises; (3) Plum blossoms; and (4) Chrysanthemums, reserved on a repeated square geometric ground, the top section with roundels enclosing stylised cranes separated by two auspicious characters fuku and ju above a waisted neck of chrysanthemum blossoms, signed on the base in silver wire Ando Jubei within an oval reserve beneath the company mark of Ando Jubei; with a separate, square wood stand. 27.5cm (10 5/8in) high. (2).