Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryPainted in underglaze blue on the front and back with karako (Chinese boys) chasing butterflies beneath overhanging pine boughs, the sides moulded with two bracket handles and decorated with stylised chrysanthemums, the cover reticulated with a honeycomb design; unsigned. 9.7cm x 15.2cm (3?in x 6in). (2).