A JAPANESE IMARI VASE AND COVER
Edo period (early 19th centrury)
Decorated in underglaze blue and typical coloured enamels and gilt with hawks and ho-o [phoenix] amongst cherry blossom trees and peonies, the cover with three panels containing flowers and a traditional house with two bands of dragons, the finial in a form of karashishi [Chinese lion] with a ball
61cm. high
A JAPANESE IMARI VASE AND COVER
Edo period (early 19th centrury)
Decorated in underglaze blue and typical coloured enamels and gilt with hawks and ho-o [phoenix] amongst cherry blossom trees and peonies, the cover with three panels containing flowers and a traditional house with two bands of dragons, the finial in a form of karashishi [Chinese lion] with a ball
61cm. high