JAPAN, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taishô (1912-1926) era A vertical panel decorated in hiramaki-e and takamaki-e lacquer in gold and silver on a black background depicting a bird soaring above various flowers and plants: peonies, bellflowers (kikyo), sagittaria (omodaka), miscanthus (susuki), etc. H. 84.5 cm- W. 45 cm LdM Mounted on a modern western metal frame