Painted in enamels and gilding in Kakiemon style, the exterior with a figure holding a flower alternating with flowers issuing from banded hedges, the interior with two figures of a boy pulling a lotus flower on a cord, alternating with two shi-shi or lion-like creatures, the brown-edged rim with a border of scrolling foliage and flowers, 24.5cm across; 10.9cm high, crossed swords mark in blue enamel, incised Japanese Palace inventory number N=254/ W (discoloured crazing to glaze)