A FINE SILVER LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH A WATER STRIDER (HIMEAMENBO) Japan, 19th century, late Edo (1615-1868) to early Meiji period (1868-1912) Of circular domed form, the silver-lacquered ground finely decorated in black and gold takamaki-e with a water strider (himeamenbo), the neatly detailed wings drawn in, the interior lacquered black with gold fundame edges. Note the fine lacquer technique to the silver ground and black interior, both reminiscent of the Zeshin school. DIAMETER 5.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: British private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to a related lacquer kogo with a similar ground, by Shibata Zeshin, offered at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2011, London, lot 247 ( estimate 15,000-20,000 GBP ).