Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The center of lacquered wood and decorated with an image of a rooster atop a war-drum, symbolizing peace. The rim is made of many sections of lobed ivory separated by lacquered lines. The footed underside with dense nashiji lacquer. DIAMETER 24.5 cm Condition: Good overall condition with some wear and crackling to lacquer as visible in the images provided. Provenance: British collection.