This imposing vessel is decorated in the ‘Imari’ palette – a combination of underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red, and gilding. The jar’s surface is

The porcelain wine cooler is decorated in underglaze blue. It is of deep, rounded form, resting on a spreading footring and fitted with two openwork

The two groups, forming a pair, each depict two young Chinese boys in a so-called ‘piggy-back’ composition, one carrying his companion on his back. The

The bowl, resting on a small circular foot, is decorated in iron-red enriched with gilt details. The exterior is entirely covered with a carved key-fret

The water dropper is modelled in the form of a seated cat with its head turned slightly to the left. The body is covered with