19th centuryThe first a Hirado ware jar, the globular body decorated in shadesof cobalt blue with pigeons amid flowering vines extending up overthe flat fitted lid surmounted by a large Chinese lion (karashishi) finial,the glaze with a faint celadon tint; the second an Arita cup-washer,the interior of the steep-sided bowl painted in underglaze blue witha kestrel on a cliff near cresting waves, the exterior with floral spraysabove blue string bands bordering a large saw-tooth band encirclingthe tall foot (surface wear).9in (23cm) height of jar; 10 1/4in (26cm) diameter of bowl