A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND COVERS

A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND COVERS
EDO PERIOD, C.1700

Of octagonal baluster form, each decorated with shishi prancing amongst peonies and other flowers, with ho-o birds in flight above; the sides with further vegetation including pines, bamboo, reishi fungi and karakusa scrolls; the shoulders with lobed panels enclosing formal floral patterns and further ho-o; the covers with similar decoration and each topped with a bud-shaped knop; 63.5cm and 62.5cm. (4)

Provenance: an English private collection, Dorset; purchased from Susan Ollemans Oriental Art. A copy of the original invoice is available.