By the Maruki Company, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Each naturalistically cast standing, one with its head lowered into its breast and preening its plumage, 11.5cm (4?in) high; its mate with its head slightly craning forward, 7.5cm (2 7/8in) high; each signed on the underside Nihon koku Maruki sei within a square reserve. (2).