Small iron incense burner in the shape of a taiko (Japanese war drum), Japan, late Edo period, 19th century In the centre is a chased and gilded medallion of the Tokugawa mon. Around it are foliage scrolls inlaid with gold in nunome zogan. Small medallions decorated with the same mon, but in silver, decorate the circumference of the drum. Signed in a gold cartouche: Miyochin saku. Diameter: 10 cm - Width: 6 cm Lid and base missing .