By Okazaki Sessei (1854–1921), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryOne standing with its front paws resting lightly on the back of its recumbent mate, signed beneath on one hind paw Sessei within a rectangular reserve; with a wooden storage box. 12cm x 14cm (4?in x 5?in). (2).