By Sozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated in high relief gilt and bronze with a flowering azami (thistle) on the front and reverse, the sides applied with two handles in the form of stylised tonbo (dragonfly), signed on the base with a seal Sozan; with an inscribed wood storage box. 25cm (9 13/16in) high. (2).