Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Boldly decorated in enamels and gilt, the body with six vertical rectangular panels, each enclosing a different scene comprising: (1) A warrior holding aloft in one hand a large urn; (2) Possibly Taishun (one of the 24 Paragons of Filial Piety) in front of a white elephant; (3) A Chinese sage emerging from a scroll; (4) A Chinese dignitary and attendant; (5) Ryuzu Kannon riding a white dragon; (6) A scholar seated at his desk before a karako (Chinese boy) chasing a cockerel, unsigned; with a wood storage box. 23.2cm (9 1/8in) high. (2).