Japanese, 19th/20th century, most with unmarked bases, of varying size and form, 11 blue and white examples, floral, animal, and geometric decoration; four polychromed examples, floral and fish decoration; 1 x 1-3/4 in. x 1-1/4 x 2-7/8 in.; together with a large blue and white porcelain charger, painted with mountainous landscape with house by the water in the foreground, underglaze blue square mark to base, 18-1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection assembled during the years 1945-1948 in Japan, by a United States Military JAG; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and light wear to bases and edges, some areas of gilt and paint loss, wear consistent with age and use; one saucer with chip to rim; charger withÿminor scratches, some wear to base, spur marks