A satsuma koro (incense burner) and en-suite cover


By Ryuzan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centuryDecorated in enamels and gilt, the pierced cover with a pair of long-tailed birds perched among flowering maple branches and sparrows in flight and surmounted by a gilt finial in the form of a seated lion, the design continuing around the body reserved on a cream ground; signed on the base Satsuma Ryuzan. 14cm (5½in) high. (2).