An Imari pattern cistern, probably Samson of Paris, in the 17th century style but later, decorated in the Imari palette with gilding and with relief moulded nesting cranes between pine trees, a further crane in flight and one upon a pine branch, the bronze tap missing, with figural supports, 37cmCondition report: No lid. Small replaced chip to the rim. Tap missing. Gilding slightly worn throughout. One figure has a hairline crack running from the centre of its head travelling left down and across the lower back. A further figure has broken off and been glued back on.