Japanese Imari jardiniere, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, of lobed shape, decorated with fans, flowers and birds, with gilt highlights, height 27.5 cm diameter 30 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)