A KAKIEMON KORO (INCENSE BURNER) AND COVERJapan, late 18th century to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of compressed globular form, supported on three small feet encircling the countersunk base, with a short tapered neck. The exterior sides are enameled and gilt with cherry blossoms and floral sprays as well as a bird in flight, the pierced cover with geometric decorations and surmounted by a shishi with a brocade ball.HEIGHT 9.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since.Auction comparison:For a related kakiemon koro, lacking the cover, see Bonhams, Snow, Sex and Spectacle, 13 May 2013, London, lot 182 (sold for 1,211 GBP).