A Japanese Imari covered vase, gilt and polychrome Enamels 19th/20th century, large and impressive Imari covered vase of baluster form with very fine polychrome enamel work, with background of tortoise shell and traditional wave design, the main cartouche of baskets of flowers and further decoration of HO-o birds and Victorian style arabesques. The domed cover with large tama (pearl of wisdom) finial, 77 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a curator and collector, New South Wales