A Tall late 17th Century Japanese Octagonal Arita Blue and White Vase circa 1680. The vase is of octagonal baluster form, boldly painted with phoenixes and large blossoming intricate foliage of hydrangea and peonies rocks and branches around the body within stylised borders. Good dark blue colours, excellent loose decoration stylistically typical of this period and in excellent condition. a chip on the rim of about 3 cm has been professionally restored.