Two Hirado vases and an ewer with cover


Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe first painted in underglaze blue with numerous terrapins, the rim of the everted neck painted with a formal design, 25.5cm (10in) high; the second painted in underglaze blue with a waterfall and river scene, the everted neck painted with floral scrolls, 28.5cm (11¼in) high; the ewer of globular form with a loop handle, painted with numerous flying cranes, the cover similar painted with two cranes, 18cm (7 1/8in) high. (4).