A Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari covered vase, Genroku period (1688-1704), the baluster form porcelain vase with original domed cover surmounted by a shishi finial, covered with decoration in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, the lower register of decoration divided into two shaped reserves, containing decoration of peonies with butterflies, the remaining decoration consisting of alternating segments with scrolling foliage and flowers. Together with a high quality modern Japanese wooden box., 35.5 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter.