A fine pair of Imari “Blackship” rice bowls with covers plus two extra covers. The set painted in vivid iron-red, gilt, green and black enamels on underglaze blue with a central cartouche depicting enclosing Dutch three-master at sea, surrounded by a large border with two smaller panels enclosing a similar ship and two faux coats-of-arms, divided by pairs of standing Dutchmen, on a trellis diaper-pattern ground The reverse decorated in underglaze blue with foliage Dates to ca. 1900 (Meiji period 1868-1912) Reference: A bowl with a very similar decor sold at Christie’s for €3.346 ( See the last picture) Condition - All six pieces with chips/flea bites to the rims Please see the photos This lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered and insured mail Please note: Lots paid between 23.3-02.04 will be shipped on 03.04 Lots paid between 03.04-10.04 will be shipped on 11th of April