By Isshosai Shonen for the Miyao Company, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The front decorated in high relief with a sparrow perched on a branch of bamboo scrutinising a bee settled on the foliage, the reverse signed with chiselled characters Isshosai Shonen kizamu (Chased by Isshosai Shonen) above the foot; the base with a seal Miyao sei. 33.2cm (13in) high.