A pair of Japanese Arita vases and covers, each of inverted baluster form with a short, cylindrical neck, the domed cover with a shishi and rockwork knop, the whole decorated in Imari palette of underglaze blue, rouge-de-fer and gilding with vignettes of Ho-o birds amidst the branches of flowering cherry trees, the shoulder with floral reserves, height 33.4cms, early 18th Century (2) Provenance: The property of a private collector Condition Report: Wear commensurate with age Condition Report Disclaimer