A LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER IN THE FORM OF A PUPPYJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The plump puppy seated on its haunches, the animal well detailed with a short curled tail, neatly incised piebald fur, and long brows and whiskers, all finely lacquered in gold and colored hiramaki-e, its pleading eyes and slightly tilted head conveying a begging expression.LENGTH 7.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, few microscopic age cracks, the interior with a tiny shallow chip, light surface scratches.