Fine rare Japanese Kutani ewer and cover circa 1880 elegant pitcher form with domed lid and polygon finial, serpentine dragon handle and beaked bird neck spout; decorated with rich red ground and gilt floral motif, surrounded by scenes of figures in spring landscape, blossoming cherry trees. (Handle crack restored; normal wear to glaze and gilding.) H 17in W 12in *Provenance: Bearing the Harrod's label.