A Japanese Arita blue and white bottle vase, late 17th century, the generous well potted ovoid body painted with two figures in conversation on a bridge, with flowers and trees around them, 29cm high, later Chinese wood stand Provenance: From a private Collection by family descent Condition Report: 1cm x 5mm rim chip and also two small areas of glaze loss on rim measuring approximately 6mm x 2mm and 4mm x 3mm the body of the vase with strange area of repainting in the shape of a flower head possibly covering up a glaze loss or a firing fault approximately 1cm x 8mm the surface with scratching throughout Condition Report Disclaimer