Edo period (1615-1868), the bowls late 17th/early 18th century, the vase late 18th century Decorated in typical palette, the bowls of deep, fluted form painted on the interior with a band of chrysanthemums and peonies among folding screens and scattered kiku-mon (chrysanthemum crests), the exterior with trailing peonies and books, all in underglaze blue, red and yellow enamels, and gilt, both 9.5cm x 22.2cm (3¾in x 8¾in); the vase decorated with a continuous design of leafy sprays of chrysanthemums between gadrooned borders enclosing formal floral motifs; 29.2cm (11½in) high, with a separate wood stand. (4).