A Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover, 18th century, painted and gilt with flowers beneath a prunus flowerhead and scroll finial, fitted with later European ormolu rim and rococo scroll handle mounts, height 12.5cm, width across handles 19.5cm (small chip to rim of cover). Provenance: Sir William Younger, 1st Baronet, of Auchen Castle (1862-1937), and thence by descent. Sir William was the current vendor's great grandfather. Note: Sir William Younger was a Scottish politician who served as a Member of Parliament for a total of eleven years between 1895 and 1910. His residences were Auchen Castle in Moffat, Scotland, and 45 Princes Gardens, London. It is believed it was during his time in London that his interest in Asian art began, becoming a regular visitor to well-established and respected dealers in Chinese works of art, including John Sparks and Bluetts.