An Imari porcelain bowl Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated in iron red, green, aubergine, yellow and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue with a central roundel depicting a kirin, bordered by a narrow band enclosing shippo-tsunagi (linked cash), and surrounded by panels of standing Dutchmen in various poses holding a baton separated by panels of repeated hanabishi-mon (flowery-diamond) crests, the exterior with circular panels of Hotei resting against his treasure sack interwoven among stylised spiral floral motifs; unsigned. 8.3cm x 21.5cm (3¼in x 8½in).