A Japanese Kyoyaki studio cup by Miura Chikusen I (1854-1915), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, the tall cylindrical cup decorated with butterflies in iron red and gilding and silver against a rich black glaze. Four character mark in underglaze blue to the base for Chikusen I. Together with an old Japanese wooden box, 9.5 cm high, 5.75 cm diameter,