A gold-lacquered octagonal koro (incense-burner) and cover

A gold-lacquered octagonal koro (incense-burner) and cover
School of Shirayama Shosai, Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th century
Decorated in gold takamaki-e with a flock of chidori (plovers) flying in opposite directions on a dark-brownish red ground, with a silver reticulated cover pierced with cloud motifs, the base sealed Shosai; with a wrapping cloth sealed Shosai and wood storage box inscribed outside the lid Chidori koro (Incense-burner with a design of plovers), signed and sealed inside the lid Shosai. 9.5cm (3¾in) high. (4).