By Shisui, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt with a continuous design of a daimyo accompanied by four samurai retainers about to step into his sumptuous palanquin, the shoulder with overlapping cherry blossoms scattered on a densely clustered foliate ground bordered by a narrow band of geometric motifs, signed Shisui within an oval reserve; with a plain wood storage box. 20cm (7 7/8in) high. (2).