A French silver-mounted Imari porcelain pot and cover, the porcelain, Japan, early 18th century, the silver mounts, Paris, 1717-1722

A French silver-mounted Imari porcelain pot and cover, the porcelain, Japan, early 18th century, the silver mounts, Paris, 1717-1722

painted in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with sprays of flowers and flags, the silver rim chased with running foliage against a matted ground, the foot rim with gadrooned band, conforming cover with lobed knop finial

height 8 1⁄2 in.; 21,6 cm.

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Pot couvert en porcelaine Imari montée en argent, la porcelaine, Japon, début du XVIIIe siècle, les montures, Paris, 1717-1722

peinte en bleu, rouge fer et doré à motifs de gerbes de fleurs et de drapeaux, le bord en argent ciselé de feuillages sur fond amati, le bord du pied godronné, le couvercle à prise en bouton godronné

height 8 1⁄2 in.; 21,6 cm.