A pair of Kutani flaring beaker vases painted and gilt with panels of birds among flowers and rakan and boys, on grounds of stylised foliage and geometric designs -- 12¼in. (31cm.) high; an octagonal dish and cover decorated with peonies -- 7¾in. (19.5cm.) wide; a pair of oval salts on lozenge shaped bases, similarly decorated -- 4in. (10cm.) wide; two bowls, one with a cover en suite -- 3¼in. (8cm.) diam; and five stem cups -- 3½in. (9cm.) high. (12)