Pair of Shibayama Brushpots, Japan, circa 1900, Elven beige with lacquer and gold lacquer overlays, mother of pearl and metal inlays. Rare pictorial theme, 1 x with a saint/immortal and a karasu tengu (crow hybrid creature) together spreading a scroll. 1 x Unterblicher with a demon/Oni, this a cup handing. Extremely fine and precise workmanship of all details, the robes with gold sprinklings and gold traditional ornaments and repeats. Black lacquered wooden base with golden tendril ornament, placed on corresponding displays with 4 curved legs. Excellent condition, minimally rubbed in places, h. (without base) 27 cm.