A Japanese hardwood clock with ivory face and applied gilt hiramakie numerals, the surround carved, gold lacquered and inset in ivory and mother-of-pearl with hydrangea, magnolia and chrysethemum flowers and foliage beneath a bird in flight, the stepped and rounded base carved with a bat, scrolling flowers and foliage -- 16in. (40.6cm) high, (slight gilt rubbing, minor chips).