An Incredible Quality 19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar

An incredible quality Japanese Imari floor standing temple jar decorated in typical Imari pallette, iron reds, blues, oranges, gilding etc. The ovoid body ribbed and tapering. The decoration with families in a garden setting with flowers, trees, fences and exotic birds etc., interspersed with vignettes containing table top vases and flowers. The superb domed cover with matching decoration surmounted with a really well defined shi-shi showing a red tongue and decoration. The foot with a lappet design. Meiji period 1868 -1912 A statement piece