A Japanese gilt and polychrome-enamelled Kutani vessel, Meiji period, 19th century, thepressed globular body supporting three playful boys clambering around a slender neck with rouge-de-fer brocade band beneath the flaring mouth, Regency wood stand, 32cm high        Condition Report: 品相報告Missing base. Some rubbing to enamels, a few scattered scratches, some general surface wear and some firing imperfections including at least three deep and large firing cracks, some iron spots, pock marks and unglazed areas; approx. 19cm long hairline issuing from split firing crack to rim.