Japan, 18th–19th century Set of Imari porcelain pieces decorated in blue, iron red and gold: a large dish with a central design of a basket of flowers and birds in reserved areas, a plate with a fluted rim, a pair of small ribbed ovoid vases and a pair of vases mounted as brass candlesticks. Also included are six teacups, five of which have lids, decorated with red foliage and chrysanthemums, Meiji–Taishō period.