Fine artist-signed ca. 1900 Meiji brass kogo {incense box} rare tsuba guard form

RARE ANTIQUE JAPANESE ARTIST-SIGNED KOGO OF TSUBA GUARD SHAPE FINELY DECORATED WITH BUTTERFLIES IN RELIEF FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION A remarkably appealing early 20th century handcrafted brass tea incense box displaying premier workmanship and detail. Three character calligraphic signature on gently domed lid decorated with incised butterflies and moth on a stippled ground. Offered in remarkably well preserved original condition - wonderful surface. 7/8" (22mm) high x 2 3/8" (60mm) wide x 1 3/4" (44mm) deep