Japanese cylindrical blue and white porcelain brushpot in three-section bamboo form decorated at the center with birds in flight among tree tops. The top section is covered in a key fret pattern and the bottom section with a myriad of small white circular medallions containing foliage set against a blue ground. A band of scrolling foliate decorates the flat interior rim, which is dressed brown. The base bears a Chinese Daoguang 2 (1822) mark and the honorary mark of a legendary Japanese potter, Gorodayu Shonzui, who traveled to Jingdezhen in the Ming dynasty and carried Chinese porcelain production techniques back to Japan. Shonzui porcelain represents fine quality porcelain. 6 1/2” diameter x just over 6” high. 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. This brushpot is from an old Tucson, Arizona family collection. It was originally purchased by Walter Robinson between 1905 and 1934 when he was a Master or ships Captain in the British Merchant Marine. His sea records make it likely it was purchased at Hong Kong, Canton, or Shanghai.