A koro and cover modelled as a caparisoned elephant supporting a baluster jar and pierced domed cover, the jar with upright handles and karashishi finial, painted and gilt with a coiled dragon amongst Kannon and rakan, the elephant with fringed saddle cloth and elaborated body ornaments -- 15¼in. (38.7cm.) high, signed Satsuma yaki Hododa, (gilt rubbing.)