A Japanese Satsuma koro (incense burner), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, of compressed baluster form painted in coloured enamels and gilt over a crackled glaze decorated with a continuous design of buddhist arhats, reserves of repeating geometric designs, the gilt cover reticulated, signed on the underside, Dai Nippon Hododa Bijutsu, and with the Shimazu family mark. 14.5 cm high