Vintage Japanese order I.E.& C Co. Hand Painted Porcelain Ashtray with Beaded Elements

Vintage Porcelain Hand Painted Japanese Ashtray with beaded elements. Boy stealing a goose being chased by another goose. There are other designs of this nature but only 1 other ashtray listed. I can't find any others anywhere at time of this listing. I spent an unusual amount of time trying to research this item. I've included an article as 1 of the last pictures explaining the value of this unusual company. The ashtray is approx. 4.25" L x 4.25"W x 2" Tall. It has a kind of art nouveau look as well as a whimsical design. The base color is a sort of beige color, and on the sides is a body of water with purple mountains as a backdrop. There is a boat on the back. The front has a windmill, goose, boat and a boy dressed in traditional dress carrying another goose in his arms. It appears he is stealing it. The top slots for the cigarettes or cigars are outlined in black and there is raised beading (not sure of it's order moriage) on the top design. There is only 1 blue bead missing (see 5th picture). The other one listed had 6 damaged beads. There are no chips, or cracks only 2 black dots inside (please see 2nd to last picture). The bottom is marked Japan I.E.& C. Co. Studio Painted. The bottom does show wear. The piece does not smell. Don't know if it had been used previously as an ashtray. The last picture is an article on the company. Not sure if it readable but if interested it's titled I.E. 7 C. Co Japan Hand Painted by John Henley. Very interesting. This will be insured and double boxed. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for visiting. I also try to get packages to PO same day depending on day and time I receive your order.