A Hirado two-handled globular vase Edo period (1615-1868), probably mid 19th century Applied in high relief with two dragons, each with their sinuous body writhing through the ring handle at each side of the neck of the vase; signed on the base with incised characters Hirado Mikawachi sei Imamura Ryosaku kore o tsukuru (Made by Imamura Ryosaku in Mikawachi, Hirado). 30cm (11¾in) high.