Meiji era (1868-1912), 1870-1880s Worked in silver wire, the interior with a circular panel enclosing birds flying above peony shrubs bordered by a scattering of floral sprays and outer band of stylised tanchozuru (red-crested cranes) among stylised wisps of cloud, the exterior with massive roundels enclosing formal bird-and-flower motifs, the underside of the foot with cherry blossoms; unsigned. 16.5cm x 35.5cm (6½in x 14in).