Blue and white Arita ware bottle vaseJapanese, Kanbun period (1661-1673)of globular pear-shaped form decorated with an island surrounded by water showing a village nestling beneath a tall rock, pine and other trees with a distant view of ships masts and two figures on a short jetty, the foot with border of twin rings, 36cm(For a similar vase see Soames Jenyns Japanese Porcelain illustration No. 17b)At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.