Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Imari Blue & White Plate Birds Peonies 11"W Red antique vase

antique vase

with light wear and minor surface marks consistent with use (see photos)

A traditional end-blown shakuhachi flute carved from solid hardwood

white and green with design of geisha at a spring hanami or flower viewing festival

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Imari Blue & White Plate Birds Peonies 11"W Red antique vaseAntique Japanese Blue and White Octagonal Porcelain Plate with Birds and Peonies Meiji Period, late 19th century Dimensions 9"L x 7. 5"W A finely painted 140 years old Japanese porcelain plate of octagonal form, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a classical bird and flower composition. The scene features flowering peonies with layered plum blossoms and two birds in flight, rendered with soft tonal washes and confident line work. The composition