By Eishin, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The ship lacquered red and gold in the form of a phoenix fitted with four movable wheels, the open deck with Hotei and Benten seated in front of a dish of sea bream, the former holding a sake cup as a karako (Chinese boy) replenishes his cup, the latter playing the biwa, the upper storey with Daikoku beating a small drum held over his right shoulder and a second karako dancing in accompaniment; signed on the base in a red rectangular seal Eishin. 17cm x 21cm (6 5/8in) x 8¼in).