The JAMES A. THOMAS COLLECTION DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DURHAM, N. C. o,, 'jYlfVKLh /, iqg9 Q. ^ _ )S> cl>u Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2017 with funding from Duke University Libraries https://archive.org/details/illustratedcatal1912yama ON FREE PUBLIC VIEW AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH, NEW YORK FROM FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th, 1912 UNTIL THE MORNING OF THE DATE OF SALE, INCLUSIVE ANCIENT CHINESE OBJECTS OF RARE DISTINCTION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 27th BEGINNING AT 2.30 O'CLOCK No. 177—IMAGE OF EMPEROR CHENG-TE. MING PERIOD (1506-1521) ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF EARLY CHINESE POTTERY PORCELAINS AND BRONZES OF THE HAN, T ANG, SUNG, YUAN AND MING DYNASTIES INCLUDING MANY MORTUARY OBJECTS WHICH RANK IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE WITH THE SPECIMENS FOUND IN EGYPTIAN TOMBS, AND OTHER RARE OBJECTS WHICH ARE OF UNCOMMON INTEREST TO CONNOISSEURS, AMATEURS AND ART INSTITUTIONS TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE BY ORDER OF MESSRS. YAMANAKA & CO. NEW YORK, JAPAN, CHINA ON THE AFTERNOON HEREIN STATED 138708 THE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MR. THOMAS E. KIRBY OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, MANAGERS NEW YORK Press of The Lent & Graff Company 187-139 East 25th Street, New York- CONDITIONS OF SALE JPy f, < 5 " 1. The highest Bidder to be the Buyer, and if any dispute arise between two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put up again and re-sold. 2. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid which is merely a nominal or fractional advance, and therefore, in his judgment, likely to affect the Sale injuriously. 3. The Purchasers to give their names and addresses, and to pay down a cash deposit, or the whole of the Purchase-money, if required, in default of which the Lot or Lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold. 4. The Lots to be taken aicay at the Buyer’s Expense and Risk within twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the Sale, unless otherwise specified by the Auctioneer or Managers previous to or at the time of Sale, and the remainder of the Purchase-money to be absolutely paid, or otherwise settled for to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer, on or before delivery; in default of which the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible if the Lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. 5. While the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible for the correctness of the description, genuineness, or authen¬ ticity of, or any fault or defect in, any Lot, and make no War¬ ranty whatever, they will, upon receiving previous to date of Sale trustworthy expert opinion in writing that any Painting or other Work of Art is not what it is represented to be, use every effort on their part to furnish proof to the contrary; fail¬ ing in which, the object or objects in question will be sold sub¬ ject to the declaration of the aforesaid expert, he being liable to the Owner or Owners thereof for damage or injury occasioned thereby. 6. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in the settlement of the Purchases, no Lot can, on any account, be re¬ moved during the Sale. 7. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited; all Lots uncleared within one day from conclusion of Sale (unless otherivise specified as above) shall be re-sold by public or private sale, without further notice, and the deficiency {if any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the defaulter at this Sale, together with all charges attending the same. This Condition is without prejudice to the right of the Auctioneer to enforce the contract made at this Sale, without such re-sale, if he thinks fit. 8. The Undersigned are in no manner connected with the business of the cartage or packing and shipping of purchases, and although they will afford to purchasers every facility for em¬ ploying careful carriers and packers, they will not hold themselves responsible for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such services. The AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Managers. THOMAS E. KIRRY, Auctioneer. 138708 A FOREWORD The present collection made by Messrs. Yamanaka and Company consists solely of ancient Chinese ceramics of the Ming, Yuan, Sung, T’ang and Han dynasties. It may be said that nothing has been included in this gathering which could be attributed to a later period than the Seventeenth Cen¬ tury; possibly three examples might touch the border line of the closing years of the Mings. The remaining objects possess the characteristic qualities which place them within earlier periods. It is confidently hoped that such an exhibition will be of exceptional interest when presented to the patrons of the American Art Galleries, and it may be conceded that this is the first important collection of such character to be offered at pub¬ lic sale. Doubtless many visitors will be reminded of the instructive loan exhibition held last year at the Burlington Arts Club in London, and of the interesting loan exhibition held in Paris, at the Louvre, under the auspices of the Societe des Arts Decoratifs, when only Ming, Yuan, Sung, T’ang and Han art was exposed for comparative study. In this brief introductory, reference should specially be made to the important Han and T’ang potteries which comprise large and small mortuary images and other figures, some of which have been termed “Han-Tanagras,” owing to the remains of color pigments and earthy incrustation. The many striking examples to he noted here make us marvel at the art which those early potters exercised in their broadly idealized work. We see both force and truth in the rendering of man, animal and fowl alike; all have that peculiar decorative vigor which appeals to the keen student and collector. Time, too. has invested the glazes with mellow and iridescent tones; thus these early creations of simple clay have been converted into fitting treasures for cabinets and the desiderata of museums the world over. The Chinese have been potters since pre-historic ages, claiming the invention of the potters’ wheel, which claim many Western authorities are inclined to admit; among these, one French writer attempts even to trace the route by which it may have reached Egypt. The wheel was probably known to the Egyptians during the middle of the third millennium or about 2,500 years before the Christian era, and the Chinese attribute the invention to the fabulous era of Huang-Ti, whose reign is carried back to the beginning of their cyclical system of chronology that corresponds in our reckoning to 2637 B. C.; therefore, it may be conceded that the objects from the far East under consideration here fairly rank in archaeolog¬ ical interest with the examples found in ancient Egyptian tombs. A group of interesting ancient bronzes has also been added, which in part belongs to the same remote dynasties. Some reach even beyond the Han era, as indicated by their descrip¬ tions. John Getz. CATALOGUE SALE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY 27th, 1912 AT 2:30 o'clock AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES GROUP OF MING BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAINS 1—Wine Pot with Cover Modeled in form of a rooster; the handle a curved feather of the tail, and the beak serving for the spout. The conventionalized plumage is outlined in cobalt-blue. Ming dynasty. Height, 5y 2 inches with cover; length, 5 inches. 2—Blue and White Dish Square form, dense white porcelain; with pale blue decoration under the glaze, including slight touches of russet red. The de¬ sign with fragmentary landscape and bordering shows the figure of Li Tieh Kwai (an immortal with his gourd) accom¬ panied by a stork. Early Ming. Size, 8% inches; sqtiare. 3 — Blue and White Water Jar ( Pi - tung ) Cylindrical shape, raised on three low feet. Hard paste porcelain. Brilliant cobalt-blue underglaze decoration, displaying diapered ground work and bordering, together with three reserve medal- lions, each inclosing a Chinese scholar in philosophical medita¬ tion, seated within his terraced garden. Attributable to the Six¬ teenth Century; reign of Lung Ch’ing (1567-1572) or Wan Li (1573-1619). Ming dynaity. Height, 6 inches. Diameter, 6y^ inches. 4 — Blue asd White Bottle (Persian st}de) Pear shape with short tubular neck; white Ming porcelain with pale underglaze blue decoration, in Persian style. Showing six vertical divisions, that alternately hold floral and grotesque leaping animals, while the neck is surrounded with escallop and ling chih emblem bordering. Ming dynasty (early). Height, 10 inches. Diameter, 5% inches. 5— Blue and White Jar Bulbous melon shape; dense Ming porcelain with cobalt-blue underglaze decoration, presenting the emblematical pine, bamboo and prunus tree motif ( sung-chu-mei ) or “three plant friends,” together with birds; freely rendered under the vitreous glazing. Attributable to the reign of C’hia Clung (1522-1566) of the Ming dynasty. Teakwood. Height, 5% inches. Diameter, 6]/ 2 inches. Note: A similar example was exhibited in the Burlington Club, London, 1910. 6— Blue and White Figurine Representing Kuei Hsing, a Chinese divinity of literature. With massive moulded features, long ear lobes and beard; head showing two tuberculated curling prominences, amid the hair, like horns. The figure, holding a written roll, stands upon a round base, relieved by blue wave and rock designs under the vitreous glazing. His attire consists of simple long robes with blue decorated borderings, leaving the chest and rounded stomach free. Ming dynasty. Height, 12 inches. Diameter, 3 1 /, inches at base. 7— Blue and White Jar Globular shape, hard kaolinic paste of fine white quality; with brilliant cobalt-blue decoration under the vitreous glazing, show¬ ing brilliant “Mohammedan blue” in purest sapphire tint. The design, with detached nebulous scrolls, presents the eight Taoist genii {pa hsien) walking upon waves, and a scroll border finishes the base, while the shoulder is surrounded by escalloped and flowered bordering. Underneath the foot, the six marks (within ring) Ta Ming-Wan Li nien chili, made in the period of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Carved teakwood stand and cover. Height, C inches. Diameter, 6 inches. 8— Blu e and White Oblong Box Den se Ming porcelain with deep cobalt-blue decoration under the pellucid glaze, the panel of the cover displaying two imperial dragons in quest of the effulgent jewel. Sides bordered with lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, while the corners are separately finished in fret and fungus design. Panel underneath the foot bearing the six marks: Ta Ming-Wan Li nien chili, made in the Wan Li period (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Height, 4 inches; length, 9y 2 by (> inches. 9— Blue and White Fu-Lion Censer ( Tai shih ho) The grotesque animal ( tai-shih) is represented in conventional form, with wide grinning open muzzle, seated on the oblong cover of the box, wearing a bronze-colored bell. One paw rests upon the chu or ball emblem (in like glaze). Upturned bushy blue tail. The incense box is simply decorated with a blue brocaded panel in front and fungi scrolls at either side. Chia Ching (1522- 1566). Ming dynasty. Height, 9 inches; width, 6y z by 3 y 2 inches. 10—Blue and White Jar Globular shape; hard white Ming porcelain with cobalt-blue decoration under the glaze, presenting a garden scene with four Chinese ladies in graceful flowing robes (the “Long Eliza” type), in companionship with eight small bo}'s who bear vases for floral adornment. The neck is surrounded by a border in swastika diapered fret design, involving four white vignettes with plum blossoms. Teakwood stand and cover. Early Ming. Height, 6% inches. Diameter, 6% inches. 11— Blue and White Box ( Clim-lu) Low oblong shape; Ming porcelain of hard white texture, with deep cobalt-blue decoration showing brilliantly under the pellucid glaze. Top of cover with small corner motifs and medallion in foliated shape, inclosing blossoms and leafy scrolls; sides pre¬ senting narrow floral paneling and diapered bordering, while both interior of cover and box are decorated under the glaze with flowering trees and paneling in like blue on white ground. Bottom underneath showing decorated panel with the six char¬ acter marks: made in the period of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Height, 4% inches; width, 12% by 8% inches. 12-— Blue and White Vase (Hua (/mg) Pear shape bottle with bulbous petaled top and two small floral handles. Dense white Ming porcelain of hard paste, with bril¬ liant cobalt-blue decoration under the pellucid glaze. Displaying lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, together with narrow serrated bordering at the base and shoulder. Sixteenth to Seventeenth Centuries. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 10% inches. Diameter, 5 inches. 13— Blue and White Figurine Censer Representing Chishi (Hotei), one of the gods of good fortune (a deified Chinese priest of the Tenth Century), supposed to be the incarnation of Mi-lo-fo (Maitreya), called the “Messiah of the coming age,” in which capacity his image has long been wor¬ shiped in China. Has low porcelain pedestal with rounded corners, showing cobalt-blue decoration in diaper design under¬ neath the glaze. Seventeenth Century. Late Ming. Height, 10 inches; width, 6% by 4% inches. 14— Ming Bi. ue and White Cake Box Low round shape. Ming porcelain with “Mohammedan blue” ( hui-ch’ing ) decoration, of brilliant and deep sapphire quality. Central panel of cover, showing garden with numerous children in charge of a tutor, who is seated close to a large wind screen. The border is formed by four shili-lung dragons, amid serried cloud clumps and four effulgent herb symbols. A like dragon motif finishes the exterior of box. Underneath the foot is a panel bearing six-character mark (Ta Ming Wan Li nien-chih ), made during the Wan Li period, of the Ming dynasty. Has carved teakwood tall stand. Height, 4' 1 /, inches. Diameter, 8 inches. 15— Ming Bi .ue and White Jar ( Tsun ) Quadrilateral shape with contracted neck. Dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste, the cobalt-blue decoration under the vitreous glaze showing closely clustered lotus flowers with scrolling leafy stems in uniform design. The shoulder is surmounted by lance- olated fungi bordering, neck sustaining simple vertical striping. Biscuit foot. Attributed to the Lung Ch’ing (1567-1572) or IV an Li periods (1573-1619). Has carved teakwood stand and openwork cover. Height, 9 inches. Diameter, 7 by 7 inches. 16— B lue and White Sacrificial Jar Low oviform, with curved elephant head handles. Dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste, sustaining brilliant cobalt-blue underglaze decoration. The design, including swastika diapered and escalloped bordering, displays a Ch’i-lin amid nebula? and serried scrolls. These composite and supernatural creatures show the head of a dragon, the hoofs of a deer and tail of the Chinese lion, the shoulders bearing flame-like appendages, signifi¬ cant of their divine nature. Attributed to the era of Wan Li (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Height, 7 inches. Diameter, 7 1 /, inches. 17— Large Blue and White Box Circular shape, dense Ming porcelain with opaque cobalt-blue decoration under the glaze. The cover displaying an imperial dragon and phoenix ( feng-huang ) amid serried clouds and leafy scrolls. Other dragons in quest of the omnipotent jewel amid scroll forms, surround the sides. An indented panel under¬ neath the foot sustains six character marks, Ta Ming Wan Li nien-chih, made in the period of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Height, 5 inches. Diameter, 11% inches. 18 — Large Blue and White Bottle Tall biberon (mei p’ing ) shape, or so-called “gallipot,” with short neck; dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste. The cobalt- blue decoration presents a landscape with two Chinese genii (Li Tieh-lcwai and Ho Sien-ku ) meeting beneath a pine tree, the details including serried cloud scrolls under the pellucid glaze. Shoulder finished with a flowered escalloped bordering, and a cosmic wave border encircles the base. Biscuit foot (with¬ out mark). Attributable to the era of Chia Ching (1522-1566) or Lung Cluing (1567-1572). Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 13 inches. Diameter, 7 inches. 19— Large Blue and White Bottle Tall biberon (mei ping ) shape, with short neck. Dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste. The cobalt-blue underglaze decoration presents a landscape and warrior subject; the fore- ground shows a mounted officer, apparently in advance of an approaching army beyond the hills. Their banners and spears are alone visible along the distant cresting, amid serried cloud patches. The shoulder is surrounded by lily flower and tendril scrolled bordering, while the base is finished by a gadroon border. Has biscuit foot without mark (a good companion piece to fore¬ going number). Teakwood stand. Era of Cilia Ching (1522- 1566) or Lung Ch’ing (1567-1572). Ming dynasty. Height, 13 % inches. Diameter, 7 inches. 20— Large Ring Shaped Blue and White Box Dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste, brilliant cobalt-blue decoration underneath the glaze. The design on the cover, with pine trees, the spotted deer and the crane, includes Shou-lao (god of longevity), and the “Eight Immortals” or Pa Hsien (familiar in Chinese art), distinguishable by their varied attributes. The side sections display emblematical cranes and serried cloud patches alternately, and a panel with the six-character mark of the Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Height, 4 inches. Diameter, 15% inches. 21— Large Globular Blue and White Jar Dense white kaolinic biscuit. The cobalt-blue decoration under a pellucid glaze displays four dragons rampant amid nebuke and serried cloud patches, in quest of the effulgent jewel. Base and neck display narrow serrated and anguiform bands. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand and cover. Height, 9% inches. Diameter, 10% inches. 22— Tall Bi .ue and White Bottle Ovated biberon (met p ing) shape, with short neck. Dense Ming porcelain of hard white paste. Decorated in brilliant cobalt- blue under a pellucid glaze with delicate scrolling, tendrilled stems and lotus flowers, which uniformly spread over the entire surface. Shoulder and base sustaining uniform borders in gad- roon forms with vertical leafy filaments. Encircling the shoulder is a six-character mark reading “Made (during the) reign of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty.” Teakwood stand. Height, 17*4 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 23— Large Blue and White Jar, with Cover Tall ovoid shape; massive Ming porcelain of hard white texture. Presenting the “hundred crane” (pai tien hao ) motif, together with serried cloud patches ( to-yun ), which closely alternate with emblematical flying ( tien-hao ) birds, uniformly rendered in white reserve upon the brilliant cobalt-blue ground. The cover, with border of like crane design, includes a row of eight rings, which hold the mystical trigrams ( pa-kua) of divination on a white ground; topped by a spiral blue and white knob. Mas¬ sive biscuit foot (without mark). Late Ming. Teakwood stand. Height, 18 inches. Diameter, 11 14 inches. 24— Blue and White Sacrificial Tripod Cylindrical form spreading upwards; raised upon three grotesque headed feet. Sonorous Ming porcelain. The “Mohammedan blue” decoration under the brilliant glaze presents various figures (including officials and boys), several of whom have dragon¬ like countenances, arising from waves and holding tablets of rank; one holds a sword. Accessories include pine trees and cloud patches. The wide rim border displays three floral panels, another holds an inscription indicating that this vessel was made in commemoration of the fulfillment of wishes, during the 31st 3 ^ear of the reign of Wan Li (1604). Ming dynasty. Has fine teakwood stand and open carved cover with blue and white por¬ celain knob, sustaining five blue bats or wu-ftili; emblems of bless¬ ings and good augury. Height. 10 inches. Diameter, 1 9 % inches. 25— Large Blue and White Vase Noble pyriform bottle shape with bulbous neck. Dense Ming porcelain, sustaining brilliant cobalt-blue decoration under a pellucid glaze. The design includes a group of ascending and descending imperial dragons, amid lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, together with varied bordering in tassel scroll, chevron and ser¬ rated leaf forms, while the rim of neck discloses a narrow band with the six-character mark of the Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 22 inches. Diameter, II inches. 26— Large Blue and White Bottle Stately pyriform with slender bulbous neck. Ming porcelain of hard white paste. The deep cobalt-blue decoration under the pellucid glaze presents rampant dragons in quest of the efful¬ gent. flaming jewel, together with a pair of phoenixes ( feng- liuang), alternately shown amid nebulae and detached floral sprays on a white ground. Various borders encircle the base, shoulder and bulbous top in conventional forms. On the rim of the neck is a six-character mark. Lung-Ch’ing or Wan Li period. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 22 14 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 27— — Large Blue and White Jar with Cover Oviform Ming porcelain of dense, white, hard paste. Brilliant cobalt-blue decoration under vitreous glazing, displaying various flowering plants, together with birds, bamboo shoots and open rockeries; among the blossoms appear chrysanthemums, peonies and the sacred lotus. The shoulder sustains a fretted border with floral medallions, and the neck a small anguiform band. Flowered oblong paneling in border form finishes the base. The cover, in similar blue decoration, with three floral panels and diapering, is completed by a small knob. Era of Wan Id (1573-1619) ; Ming dynasty (1368-1643). Teakwood stand. Height, 17*4 inches. Diameter, 11 inches. 28— Large Blue and White Bottle Graceful tall pyriform with tall slender tubular neck, which is slightly everted toward the flanged rinn Ming porcelain of hard white paste, with deep cobalt-blue decoration, showing brilliantly under the pellucid glaze, comprehending numerous circular medallions, which alternately hold cranes and shou emblems of longevity. Interspersed among these circular forms are serried cloud patches. The remaining embellishment consists in varied conventional border forms, including ascending palmation and diapered patterns at neck, which also holds four medallions with cursive characters (good augury and longevity) in Persian style. Obviously made for Persia during the Sixteenth Century. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 23 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 29- —Large Blue and White Jar Globular shape. Dense Ming porcelain of the Wan Li period. It is decorated in cobalt-blue under the pellucid glaze, depicting pine groves with varied groups of figures, made familiar in Chinese art. They include Si Wang Mu (queen of the genii) attended by two fan bearers, and a second group showing the three great sages, two of whom are playing a game of chess, while Sakya-muni looks on. The eight Taoist immortals are pictured in another group, approaching the place of recep¬ tion, or their meeting ground. The neck is encircled by scroll and diapered bordering that involves small floral panels and around the base is a wave design border. Wan Li period (1573-1619). Has teakwood cover and stand. Ming dynasty. Height, 14 inches. Diameter, 15 inches. 30— Large Globular Blue and White Fish Jar Den se Ming porcelain of the Chia Ch’ing period, with cobalt- blue underglaze decoration, presenting four vertical panels in foliated form, which enclose varied historical figure subjects, together with landscape or garden and pavilion setting. The upper border sustains lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, while the interspaces of panels at the shoulder hold alternately detached lotus, peony and chrysanthemum flowers. The base is encircled by a conventional palmation border. A panel underneath the foot bears a six-character mark of Chia Ching (1522-1566), Ming dynasty. Has open carved teakwood cover and stand. Height, 1 2 l / 2 inches. Diameter, 1(5 inches. 31— Targe Blue and White Vase Typical quadrilateral shape with everted neck and spreading base; the small bulging body supports four rudimentary lion head and loop handles. Massive Ming porcelain of the Wan Li period, with brilliant deep blue decoration, displaying alternately ascending and descending dragons on each side, those of the center or body being in slight relief. The short neck is finished with deep blue palmation borders; upper flange of rim shows a narrow serpentine scroll, together with a horizontal panel bear¬ ing the six-character mark: made period of Wan-Li (1573-1619), of the Great Ming dynasty. Has massive biscuit foot. Teak- wood stand. • Height, 23 inches. Diameter. 8 y 2 inches. 32— Large Blue and White Bottle Tall biberon (mei p'ing) form with short neck. Dense Ming porcelain of white, hard paste. The decoration in brilliant underglaze blue displays a large coiling four-clawed dragon (with a sacred ling chill) in its mouth, an emblem of longevity, vigorously rendered in two shades of blue upon a pellucid white ground, amid serried* nebulae or cloud patches. Shoulder and base finished by wide gadrooned bordering with filaments that end in leaf-like forms. A six-character mark appears close to the border at shoulder: Made in the period of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 25 inches. Diameter, 11 inches. 33— Large Blue and White Bottle Tall bulbous ( mei-p’ing ) shape. Dense Ming porcelain of white paste. The underglaze cobalt-blue decoration presents a large dragon with four claws (bearing a sacred ling chill in its mouth as an emblem of longevity) vigorously rendered, encircling the body of the vase in two shades of •brilliant opaque blue upon a pellucid white ground, amid serried nebulae patches. The shoulder and base encircled by a wide gadroon border with filaments that end in leafy forms. This example, like the preceding, bears a six- character mark close to the border at shoulder: Made in the period of Wan Li (1573-1619) of the great Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 25 inches. Diameter, II inches. MING GROUP WITH COLORED DECORATION 34 —Porcelain Statuette Representing Kwan-yin, the goddess of mercy, standing upon a lotus base which is decorated in red and green. Modeled in white kaolinic paste, and coated with vitreous glaze over the blue decoration. A floral panel and bordering in five color enamels. This Bodhisattva is identified with Avalokotes’vara (the down¬ looking sovereign). Made toward the close of the Ming dynasty. Height, 8% inches. Diameter, 3 inches. 35— Small Decorated Jar ( Wu ts’ai) Oviform. Ming porcelain, with white ground, sustaining the so- called “five color” decoration in typical colors of the Wan-li period. The design includes typical red lotus flowers and green leafy scrolls; polychrome escalloped and leaf border!ngs encircle both the base and neck. Underneath the foot is a six-character mark (within rings) of the Wan Li period (1573-1(519). Teak- wood stand and cover. Height, 3’/ 2 inches. Diameter, 4 inches. 36— Coral Red and Blue Vase Quadrilateral shape with graceful curved contour. Invested with coral-red glaze which displays reserved bird and met blossom motifs, alternately with bamboo shoots, which are separately picked out in brilliant blue under the vitreous glaze. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 6% inches. Diameter, 3 y 2 bg 3y 2 inches. Deep round shape; Sonorous Ming por¬ celain. The central panel with overglaze ( san-ts’ai ) decora¬ tion, presenting two peacocks and red peony blossoms on a white ground; border sustaining eight red o o lotus flowers formally posed on the white ground, amid green leafy scrolls. Underneath border sho w i n g similar scrolls and flowers. Diameter, 18% inches. 37 3S—Decorated Brush Tray ( Wu-ts’ai ) Oblong' shape with inverted corners. Ming hard paste porce¬ lain. The overglaze decoration in five colors ( wu-ts’ai ) on a white ground includes five clawed dragons and phoenixes, amid serried cloud and fungus forms. Underneath the foot is an oblong panel with six characters of the Wan Li period (1573- 1619) of the Ming Dynasty. Length> n inches . width> 4% inches 39—Coral Red and Blue Bottle Pear shape; Ming porcelain of thin, hard white paste. Invested with a pair of opaque blue and white dragons, amid cloud forms, in reserve upon a brilliant coral-red ground. Ming dynasty. Has gilt bronze dragon stopper. Teakwood stand. Height, 8 y 2 inches. Diameter, 4 y 2 inches. 10—Tall Decorated Vase ( Wu ts'ul yao ) Slightly curved cylindric shape with small flaring neck. Ming porcelain of white, hard paste, sustaining a typical five color ( ztm-ts’ui ) decoration, including a brilliant underglaze blue, to¬ gether with overglaze yellow, green, manganese purple and rouge cle fer. The design presents a tall, yellow breasted phoenix (feng huang), standing amid peony flowers and plum blossom¬ bearing trees, which grow close to blue rockeries. The narrow neck sustains small clusters of red, green and blue flowers. Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 111% inches. Diameter, 11 inches. 41—Decorated Ming Vase Slender quadrilateral form, with gracefully curved contour, and grotesque headed loop handles. Dense kaolinic biscuit presenting deeply incised fungus scrolls and floral motifs, which, like the serrated relief bordering, are partly picked out in turquoise-green, and showing the grayish-white body color under the vitreous glaze. The ground surfaces solidly covered with deep lapis-blue enamel of uniform quality. Early Ming dynasty. Has teak¬ wood stand. Height, 11% inches; width, 4 1 inches. 42— Large Decorated Five-Color Jar ( Ssu-ts'ui yao) Broad oviform, sonorous Ming porcelain, with overglaze decora¬ tion in manganese purple, green and rouge de fer red, present¬ ing six phoenixes ( feng huangs), flying through peonies and leafy scrolls, on the white body. The painting is concluded, at the shoulder, with scroll and serrated bands, and at the base by a conventional palmation in flat gadroon form. Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand and cover, with white jade ornament. Height> 11% inches Diameter, 11 inches. 43— Large Five-Color Vase ( Wu ts’ai yao ) Tall hexagonal trumpet shape, with bulbous body. Sonorous Ming porcelain of the Wan Li period, with typical wu ts’ai (five- color) decoration. The bulging central body has six panels alternately sustaining imperial dragons and phoenixes, in over¬ glaze rouge de fer and deep underglaze blue, amid cloud forms on white ground. The lower division holds six jardinieres, with floral plants, alternately glazed in red, green and blue, while the neck in similar form sustains six flower vases, with slender plants, in like colors. Six-character mark appears in horizontal panel (close to the upper rim) reading, “Made during the Wan Li period, of the great Ming dynasty.” Height, 23 y 4 inches. Diameter, 8 inches. 44— Large Decorated Gourd-Shaped Vase Sonorous Ming porcelain of fine white, hard paste, the elab¬ orate decoration in underglaze cobalt-blue being supplemented by the combination of green, red and yellow overglaze enamel colors. The design on both bulbous sections consists in closely massed chrysanthemum flowers, wild primus blossoms and a bam¬ boo tree, with rock and herbage, together with hovering birds. About the middle a varied bordering, in blue and polychrome rendering. The neck is finished by foliated and scrolled bands with red outlining, as upon the shoulder below. Attributed to the Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Carved teakwood stand. Height, 20 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 45— Lahge Decorated Gourd Vase Shape similar to preceding; sonorous Ming porcelain of fine white, hard paste. The elaborate decoration with underglaze cobalt- blue supplemented by the combination of green, red and yellow overglaze enamels. The two bulbous sections show closely massed chrysanthemum and wild prunus ( mei-hua ) blossoms, growing among bamboo trees and open rockeries, together with hovering birds. This design is divided at the middle by varied borders, in blue and polychrome rendering. Slightly different in minor detail from the preceding example, to which it is a good pendant. Attributed to the Wan Li period (1573-1619). Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. „ . , , & J J Height, 19y 2 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 46— Noble Five-Color Vase ( Wu-ts'ai ping ) Tall composite beaker shape (five tiers) with multi-ribbed body, spreading base and neck with lobed rim. Dense Ming porcelain, sustaining typical overglaze decoration on a white ground, in the “five-color” enamels. The design on the two lower sections pre¬ sents varied supernatural and other animals, including the tiger and dragon, the horse and Ch’i-lin or unicorn, the dragon-horse and the Fu-lion amid herbage and trees. The slender division carries the eight Buddhist emblems (Pa clii-hsiang ) of “good augury”; while the bulbous section above holds red and blue five- clawed dragons, in quest of the effulgent jewel. The neck is decorated with eight floral plants, corresponding to the number of upright panels, one of which bears the six-character mark (near the edge of rim) : “Made during the period of Wan Li (1573-1619), of the great Ming dynasty.” Height, 30 inches. Diameter, 8 inches. 47— Large “Five-Color” Fish Bowl ( Yu-kang ) Cylindrical shape with slight upward flare. Dense Ming porce¬ lain of the Lung Ch’ing period, embellished with a five-color decoration on ivhite ground. The design presenting a pond with blossoming Indian lotus, leafage and water-weeds, enlivened by a group of white cranes and a pair of flying birds. The over- glaze painting includes vigorous green and rouge de fer, while the underglaze blue is of the deep Mohammedan type. On the interior rim is a six-character mark of the Lung Ch’ing period (1567-1572). Ming dynasty. Has finely carved teakwood table stand. Height, 14 inches. Diameter, 22 1 / 2 inches. GROUP OF BLANC DE CHINE DIVINITIES 48—Bust of a Chinese Priest Dense white Fuchien porcelain coated with an ivory-white glaze, which shows long drab-toned crackle. Ming dynasty. Height, 5 inches; width, 4% inches. 49 — Ivory-White F u-Lion (Tai sink tz-u ) Fashioned in conventional form, upon a low base, crouched on his haunches, holding a brocade ball emblem under one of the front paws. Close by is a tube to hold a joss- stick. Ming dynasty. Height, 10% inches; width. 4 1 / 2 hg 3y 2 inches. 50—Ivory-White Statuette Representing a Buddhist priest; probably Chia-noh-chia fa-ts’ho (Sanskrit Kanaka- vajra), one of the sixteen Arhats. Seated upon a rocky pedestal in priestly attire and holding a hos’su or “fly brush.” Vitreous white Ch’ien tzu yao; coated in soft ivory- white glaze. M ade at Tehua in Fuchien province. Ming dynasty. Height, 10% inches; width, 5% inches. 51— Rare Ivory-White Statuette Representing Daruma; also known as Bodhi Dharma (Sanskrit). The twenty-eighth Indian and first Chinese Patriarch, said to have arrived in China in 520 A. 1)., and established himself in a temple at Loyang. During nine years of his stay he remained seated in profound abstraction; thus his legs became paralyzed, owing to their disuse. In this example, the remarkable modeling of calm features and easy flowing draperies is worthy of careful study; a masterpiece of sculptured ceramic art of the very highest technical perfection. Uniformly glazed in ivory-white; Ch’ien tz’u yao, made at Tehua, in Fuchien province. Ming dynasty. Height, 11% inches; width, 7 inches. 52 —W hite Porcelain Statuette Representing Kwan-yin (goddess of mercy and “hearer of prayers”), a Bodhisattva, who is believed to share with Ainitabha, the dominion of paradise in the West; fashioned in white and crackled glazed porcelain. She is clothed in flowing robes slightly agitated by the winds, and is standing upon a white crackle base in a design of cloud forms. The hands, one of which clasps a small vase, are coated with gold lacquer. Ming dynasty. Height, 14 inches; width, 5 inches. 53 — Ivory-White Porcelain Statuette Representing Kwan-yin “The Maternal.” The goddess, clothed in simple white flowing robes and holding a child upon her lap, is seated upon a rocky base; one of the traditional and common forms of this divinity in China. The whole is covered with a soft ivory-white glaze of pellucid quality, Chien yao (Fuchien ware), of the Ming dynasty. Height, 13 inches; width, 6 inches. 54— Large White Porcelain Fish Bowl {Kang) Globular shape. Dense, sonorous Ming porcelain. With deli¬ cately engraved wave motif, involving various forms of swimming fish and floating lotus leaves, which show faint celadon color under the pellucid glaze. Late Ming. Has teakwood tall stand and cover with jade ornament. Height, 11 14 inches. Diameter, 15 inches. 55-—Large White Jar ( Tsun ) Broad oviform; massive Ming porcelain of hard white texture, with mended colored pewter neck. The white glazed body with delicate “slip” decoration in opaque white presenting three groups of Taoist scholars, who are assembled in the “bamboo grove” for genial pastime and study. The slip decoration on the shoulder in form of a lambrequin border incloses small lotus blos¬ soms and flying phoenixes. A flowered palmation border in conventional vertical form finishes the base. Underside in bis¬ cuit state. Attributed to the Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand and cover with jade ornament. Height, 12 14 inches. Diameter, 12% inches. GROUP OF EARLY WHITE TING YAO EXAMPLES, CHIEFLY OF THE SUNG DYNASTY (990-1279) 56—Two Ancient Pottery Chimaera Images (Fu-lions) Representing a pair of small Buddhist Fu-lions (t'ao shih ), in the usual squatted position, raised upon hexagonal bases, to¬ gether with tubular joss-stick holders. Tz'u-chou pottery of buff texture, with brown rehaussement, under the warm blended glazing. Attributable to the southern Sung or Yuan dynasty (1127-1367). Height, 6 % inches; width, 3% inches. 57 — Small White Ting Yao Jar Gallipot shape (chiu Tcuan, or wine jar). Dense, buff paste show¬ ing linear wheel marks, under the light ivory-colored glaze, to- getlier with slight clouding and crackle. Pai Ting yao variety; made probably in the northern kilns of the Sung dynasty. Teak- wood stand. Height, 6y 2 inches. Diameter, 5y 2 inches. 58— Large White Ting Yao Bowl With narrow silver band encircling the rim; thin paste, coated with a soft ivory-white souffle glaze, which resembles the shell of an egg. Fen Ting yao; Sung dynasty. Has carved stand of lotus design. Height, 3 y 2 inches. Diameter, 8% inches. 59— White Ting Yao Bottle Double gourd shape; light buff paste. Etched lotus flowers and leafy scrolls showing uniformly on both upper and low T er lobes under the soft ivory-white glaze. The engraved embellishment in¬ cluding key-fret and serrated bordering at the contracted center, while the neck is surrounded by a narrow scrolled band. Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. HeigU> 11% inches Diameter, 5% inches. 60— White Ting Yao Gourd Shape Bottle Light buff paste, showing uniform etched lotus flowers and leafy scrolls on both the upper and lower sections, under a soft ivory- white glaze, including key-fret borders at neck and through the contracted body. The base shows serrated leaf bordering. Feng Ting yao, of Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 11 inches. Diameter, 5 y 2 inches. 61— White Sung Alms Bowl ( Po-yu ) Semi-globular form with narrow band at the rim. Dense, sonor¬ ous paste invested with a warm ivory-white glaze. Exterior with simple engraved horizontal lines through the middle. Interior showing delicately incised aquatic plants with scrolling stems. Fen Ting yao of the Sung or Yuan dynasty. Has finely carved teakwood tall stand. HdgU> 4% incAes Diameter, 10y 2 inches. 62— White Ting Yao Pilgrim Pottle Flattened shape with ovoid contour; short tubular neck and two recurved handles. Light toned pai-tzu biscuit, with rice color glaze. The obverse and reverse panels show uniformly delicate incised scroll patterns (including serried cloud patches and polyporous fungus forms), framed by narrow bordering in the angular key-fret ( let-men) meander designs. Fen Ting yao, of the Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 12y 2 inches. Diameter, 8 inches. 63— White Ting Ciiou Vase Quadrilateral form with gracefully curving contour, and spread¬ ing neck, its flanged rim matching base. Dense kaolinic biscuit paste of fine texture; coated in warm ivory toned glaze, which sustains small crackle and slight clouding. Deep sunken foot (without mark), Sung Ting yao genre; probably made during the Yuan dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 12 inches. Diameter, 6*4 by 6% inches. 64— White Ting Ciiou Vase Quadrilateral form, matching the preceding example, with similar warm ivory-toned glazing showing larger crackle and more drab clouding. Sung Ting yao genre, Yuan dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 12 inches. Diameter, 6% by 6% inches. 65— — White Ting Yao Shrine Group Representing Kwan-yin the maternal, seated and holding a child upon her knees, attended by two youthful acolytes. A dragon crouches under the rockeries below, and to the right appears a small vase for incense. The divinity is rendered with youthful features, and in the usual flowing attire of remote periods. Kao¬ linic paste, coated with an ivory-white glaze, marked with brown crackle. Ting yao, of the Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 15 inches; width, 5y z inches. 66—Slender White Ting Yao Vase Cylindrical shape, with rounded shoulder and short neck. Light buff paste, coated with a soft ivory-colored glaze which displays a network of small, brown crackle. Fen Ting yao, of the later Sung or Yuan dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 13 inches. Diameter, 4 y 2 inches. 67— Tall White Ting Yao Bottle Melon shape with bulbous neck. Light grayish buff paste, coated with a blended ivory-white glaze showing network of small ( po-sui ) crackle. Ting chou-yao; probably made at the close of the Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 14y 2 inches. Diameter, 6y 2 inches. 68— Pair White Ting Chou Vases Hexagonal shape, with rudimentary mask and ring handles. Light buff paste, coated with a blended rice-color glaze that dis¬ plays drab crackle and clouding in warmer tones. Ting yao; probably made during the Yuan dynasty (1280-1367). Height, 13 inches; width, 7 by 4% inches. 69— White Ting Chou Vase Multilateral shape; matching the preceding example, to which it is a pendant. Coated in warm rice-color glaze of soft texture and rare Ting yao quality. Sung genre. Height, 13 inches; width 7 by 4% inches. 70— Large White Ting Yao Bottle Graceful pear shape, with slender tubular neck. White kaolinic paste, covered with a vitreous white glaze which is marked with small crackle. Probably made at the close of the Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 13y 2 inches. Diameter, 7 inches. t- CO CO 'O 71— Large White Ting Chou Vase Tall oviform body with spreading foot and cylindrical neck, sus¬ taining rudimentary moulded mask and ring handles. Dense, light buff paste, coated with a clouded ivory-white glaze, which displays small fawn-colored crackle and clouding. Sung or Yuan dynasty. With teakivood stand. Height, 15 inches. Diameter, 7% inches. GROUP OF INTERESTING MING CELADONS 72 — Early Ming Celadon Vase ( Tung ch’ing-tzu ) Pear shape with tubular neck; dense Lung ■ ch’iian stoneware of ferruginous quality. Ornamented with chrysanthemum blossoms and palmation border, carved in low relief and uniformly coated with a pellucid celadon sea-green glaze, of even quality, which is crackled throughout. Fifteenth to Sixteenth Century. Teak- wood stand. Ming dynasty. Height, 8 inches. Diameter, 4% inches. 73— Early Ming Celadon Vase (Tung Ch’ing-tzu) Pear shape, with slender everted neck. Dense ( Ch’u Chou yao) stone ware. Body decorated with peony flower motif, with leaf scrolls and palmation bordering at the neck, including a narrow ling-chili scroll band at shoulder, all carved in high relief in the biscuit under a pellucid celadon glaze, which shows the warm tones of the biscuit underneath where thinly applied. Foot with the typical iron-colored rim. Early Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 11% inches. Diameter, 5y 2 inches. 74— Ming Celadon Tripod Censor Low rounded form (copied from an ancient bronze sacrificial ves¬ sel), raised on three rudimentary feet, and with two upstanding rim handles. The shoulder is bordered with a band of eight small bosses that are repeated below in lesser number. Dense kaolinic biscuit; coated with a translucent celadon glaze, with crackle. M ing dynasty (1368-164)3). Carved teakwood stand and cover, the latter surmounted by a small white jade Fu-lion ornament. Height, 5% inches. Diameter, 9^4 inches. 75—Ming Celadon Tripod Censer (San Hsi t'ing ) Low circular shape fashioned after an ancient bronze sacri¬ ficial vessel, raised on three mask headed feet. Dense, semi-kao- linic biscuit. Embellishment on exterior displays a row of the eight mystical trigrams ( pa-kua ) of divination in low relief, while the rim band is studded with numerous small bosses. It is uniformly coated with a typical celadon-green glaze of opaque quality. Interior, partially covered in like celadon, sustains an unglazed floral central motif, in low relief, that shows the red ferruginous quality of the biscuit. Ming dynasty (1368-1643). Tall teakwood stand and cover, which is richly carved and sur¬ mounted by a jade animal. Height , 4 inches. Diameter, 12% inches. 76—Large Celadon Sacrificial Jar (Ta ko-lii) Cylindrical shape, raised on three low chi mama headed feet. Kao¬ linic paste; the exterior embellishment in low relief, displaying a senes of bands, the uppermost in diapered and fretted form, followed by a row of the eight mystical trigrams (pa kua) of divination. The third border shows lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, while another band is composed of lanceolated leafage. Uni¬ formly coated with a celadon ( tung-ch’ing ) glaze of pellucid quality. Has teakwood stand and cover, the latter surmounted by a white jade ornament delicately pierced and carved. Late Ming. Height, 1% inches. Diameter, 9% inches. 77—Ming Celadon Tripod Jar Cylindrical tub shape; raised on three low mask-headed feet. Lung Ch'uan ware, of ferruginous quality; displaying a series of four floral panels, posed amid a field of flowered diapering, to¬ gether with floral borders, incised in the paste under a lustrous celadon glaze, which shows brown stained crackle and iridescent quality. The foot underneath is etched with a flower motif. Early Ming. Has teakwood cover and stand. Height, 9% inches. Diameter, 13 inches. 78— Ming Celadon Jar Oviform with short neck. Dense Lung Ch'uan ware of ferrugin¬ ous texture, displaying a blossom and scroll motif, with an escal- loped border at shoulder, incised under the pale celadon glaze; vitreous sea-green quality with crackle. The base encircled by a leaf border, executed in flat re¬ lief. Ming dynasty. Has teak- wood stand and cover. Height, 12 y 2 inches. Diameter, IO 14 inches. 79- Grand Celadon Gourd-Shaped Vase (Ta hu-lu p’ing) Dense (Lung ch'uan yao) stone¬ ware of hard ferruginous quality, displaying delicately executed floral and border ornamentation, carved in relief underneath a pellucid celadon glaze, of sea- green tint. The ellipsoidal upper and lower bulbous bodies uni- 79 formfy sustaining peony and fotus flowers, profusely clustered amid leafy scrolls. The middle and upper section bordered with diaper and blossom designs, while the lower section is encircled by serried and ascending leaf bordering. Ming dynasty. Carved tcakwood stand- TT . , . , Height, 32 '/ 2 inches. Diameter, 14%, inches-. 80 HO —Large Ming Celadon Plaque ( C'Jimg-tzu ) Deep form, sonorous well-baked stoneware (Lung Ch’iian yao ) of typical ferruginous quality. Panel with boldly incised rampant dragon, in quest of the flaming jewel; border with formal re¬ curved scrolls rendered in delicate relief. Uniformly covered with a celadon glaze of “onion green” ( tsung-lii ), without crackle and of even quality. Underside showing fluted border in form of lotus calyx in slight relief Underneath the glaze. Early Ming dynasty. Fifteenth to Sixteenth Century. Diameter, 14y 4 inches. 81—1 jArge Ming Celadon Plaque ( CK’ing tzu) Deep shape; sonorous, well-baked stone ware (Lung Ch'iian yao ) of ferruginous quality. Thick flanged rim and gadrooned border; invested with a thick coating of pellucid green celadon glaze. Early Ming. Diameter, 15% inches. 82 82 — Large Ming Celadon Plaque ( Ch'ing tzu) Deep form, sonorous and wejl-fired semi-kaolinic stoneware (Lung Cli’uan yao) of typical ferruginous quality. Center panel with lotus flower motif carved in low relief. Border showing em- blematic sea waves and three pointed rocks of the “Dragon Gate” rapids. The whole covered in celadon-green glaze, of uniform tsung-lii quality, without crackle. Early Ming. Fifteenth to Sixteenth Century. Diameter, 15% inches. 88 — Large Ming Celadon Plaque ( Ch'ing tzu) Deep shape; sonorous, well-baked stoneware ( Ch’u-chou-fu yao) of ferruginous quality. Central panel invested with incised floral motif, and bordered with vide serrated leaf pattern, including steins and cross-hatching under a pellucid celadon-green glaze, showing thin variations on the relief ornamentation, together with a small crackle. Ming dynasty (1888-16-13). Diameter, 16y 2 inches. 8-1—Large Ming Celadon Plaque ( Ch'ing tzu ) Massive deep form; dense, sonorous stoneware (Lung Ch’uan yao) of ferruginous quality. Small central panel with delicately modeled floral motif; gadrooncd bordering and flanged rim. The whole invested with celadon glaze of uniform “onion green” ( ts'ung-lii) quality without crackle. Ming dynasty (1368-1(543). Diameter, 1 fiy 2 inches. —LAUGH Mixu Celadon Plaque {Tung ch’ing tzu ) Dec}) form; sonorous, well fired stoneware {Lung Ch’iian yao ) of typical ferruginous quality. Center panel carved with peony- tree motif; the wide inner border showing varied emblematical floral buds and leafage in like low relief. Finished by a narrow scrolled outer border. The whole uniformly covered with an opaque celadon-green glaze, showing warm tonality and a net¬ work of brown crackle. Ko yao variety. Fourteenth to Fif¬ teenth Century. Diameter, 1? inches. 8 bg 4 */ t inches. 96 — Imperial Yellow Tripod Censer Low globular form, raised upon three pointed rudimentary feet. White kaolinic paste embellished with peony flowers and leafy scrolls, delicately engraved in the body, under a uniform brilliant imperial yellow ( cluen-huang ) glaze. Carved teakwood stand and cover, the latter with agate ornament. Ming dynasty. Height, 4*4 inches. Diameter, 8*4 inches. 97 — Green and Black Decorated Vase Oviform body with everted neck. Dense kaolinic biscuit, coated with an emerald-green glaze, and decorated in black with peony flower motifs, together with chevron and palmation bordering. Interior of neck covered with an iron rust glaze. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 10% inches. Diameter, 5 inches. 98— Yeei.ow and White Tripod Censer Low round form, raised upon three small rudimentary feet (copied from an ancient bronze). Dense Ming porcelain, coated with a mustard yellow ( mi-sc’) glaze, with reserve foliated panels, in¬ closing black Persian script, in flowing “Neskhy” characters (fragments of the Koran). Probably made at the close of the Ming dynasty. Has jade mounted cover and teakwood stand. Height, V/ 2 inches. Diameter, 7y 2 inches. 99— Turquoise Blue Alms Bowl ( Po - yii ) Globular shape with three bosses or knobs at base. Ming pottery, the interior in biscuit state; exterior coated with a deep turquoise- blue glaze, showing clouding in darker tones. Ming dynastv. II as teakwood stand and cover, the latter surmounted bv a porce¬ lain knob, with Sanscrit characters under a green glaze. Height, 4% inches. Diameter. 8 inches. 100 — Lapis-Lazuli Blue Jar W ide oviform with short neck: Ming stoneware. Coated with a brilliant lapis-lazuli (chi cliiibg lii) colored glaze, of opaque and deep blended quality. Early Ming. Teakwood cover and stand. Height, 6 y, inches. Diameter, 7y z inches. 101 — Green Tripod Jar Low cylindric shape raised on three small feet. Ming buff pot- terv. with incised characters (a Buddhist prayer) under a soft green glaze. Ming dynastv. Has teakwood cover and stand. Height, 5% inches. Diameter, 9 inches. 102 —Camellia Leaf Green Jar Ovoid shape. Ming buff pottery. Coated with a monochrome glaze of brilliant camellia leaf green, showing uniform quality. Ming dynasty. Teakwood cover and stand. Height, 7 y, inches. Diameter, 7y 4 inches. 103 —Brilliant Green Jar Ovoid shape, kaolinic stoneware; coated in brilliant green glaze, of opaque quality and minutely crackled. Ming dynasty. Teak¬ wood cover, with pierced white jade medallion, and teakwood stand. Height, 7% inches. Diameter, 7 y 4 inches. Diameter. 10 inches. 105—Camellia Leaf Green .Jar Oviform with short contracted neck; dense Ming buff-color bis¬ cuit. Covered with a monochrome Maze of camellia leaf green of soft quality. Has dense pottery stand to match. Ming dynasty. Teak wood cover. Height, 10 inches with stand. Diameter. 7 l / 2 inches. 106—Green .Jar with Cover Ovoid shape, light red potter}'; ornamented with a series of eight elliptical panels, in sunken form, each bearing an engraved figure of a Taoist immortal, with his special attribute, completing the pantheon of the eight Pa Hsien. Uniformly coated with a vitre¬ ous light green glaze of the Chia-lii variety. Ming dynasty. Tcakwood stand. Height, 8% inches. Diameter, 7 ■/, inches. 10T— Turquoise Colored Vase (Monochrome) Tall ovoid shape, with small vertical ribbed body. Ming stone¬ ware of kaolinic texture. Uniformly coated in turquoise enamel glaze, showing even quality with fine po-sui crackle. Varied narrow incised bands encircle the neck and base, in scroll, leaf and fret designs. Cochin China genre. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height , 9y 2 inches. Diameter, hy 2 inches. 108— Imperial Yellow Jar (Monochrome) Graceful ovoid shape; kaolinic biscuit. Uniformly covered with the so-called brilliant imperial yellow glaze (without crackle), of deej) golden ( chin-huang ) tint, and rare texture. Biscuit (un¬ glazed) foot. Teakwood stand and cover, the latter bearing a jade medallion in stellated and pierced form. Ming dynasty. Height, 10 inches. Diameter. St/ 2 inches. 109— Green Beaker (Monochrome) Trumpet shape, with slender vertical ridged body, and wide spreading' rim. Kaolinic paste; uniformly coated in a brilliant green glaze of the she-pi-lu or “snake-skin-green” variety. This cabinet example shows a pierced opening through the center section, in form of a Nestorian cross. Teakwood stand. Mine dynasty. Height, 11 inches. Diameter. 5 inches at rim. 109A —Lapis-Blue Jar Oviform, with short everted neck and two projecting chimaera mask handles. Dense kaolinic paste; uniformly coated with a bril¬ liant lapis-lazuli blue ( ch’ing lu ) glaze, of thick quality. Teak- wood stand. Ming dynasty. Height, 11% inches. Diameter, 10 inches. 110 —Unique Decorated Lapis-Blue and Turquoise Jar Wide oviform contour, with short neck and two lion head handles. Dense Ming porcelain with incised decoration, presenting five mystical Ch’i-lins; the remaining embellishment includes two fish, rosettes and serrated leaf border motifs, picked out in turquoise- blue upon thickly coated and dappled lapis-lazuli colored ground. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood cover and stand. Height, 12 inches. Diameter, 10 inches. Ill—D eep Sapphire Blue Vase Graceful quadrifoliated shape ( hai-t'ang ) with two small rudi¬ mentary mask and ring handles. Dense Ming biscuit of kaolinic quality uniformly covered with a mottled sapphire-blue glaze of rare and brilliant quality. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 15% inches. Diameter, 9% bg 5% inches. 112 — Tall Sapphire-Blue Vase Quadrilateral shape, tapering downward from shoulder and with receding neck. Dense kaolinic paste, presenting plain sunken panels with uniform narrow bordering at the edges. Coated with a deep sapphire-blue glaze, which darkens as it runs over the body. The interior of rim is glazed in harmony with the detached (square) turquoise pottery stand. Ming dynasty (1368-1643). Height, 18 inches. Width, 7% by 7% inches. 113— Perforated Peacock Bi.ue Vase (Unique) Quadrilateral form, with ovated contour and straight, multilateral neck; aperture on top partaking of the lines of a swastika-cross ( wan-sui ) emblem. The four-sided outer body, with reticulated vertical panels, displays uniformly archaic dragon and scroll motifs centered by disc emblems, while an inner vessel is revealed to hold water for floral stems. The shoulder is surrounded by lanceolated and fret bordering, which is repeated at the base with a gadroon band. The entire surface uniformly covered with deep peacock-blue glaze, which shows interesting clouding and minute ( yii-tzu) crackle. Late Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 15 inches. Diameter. 7y 4 hg 7y 4 inches. 114- Tali. Green and Yellow Beaker Trumpet shape, representing an ancient bronze form; green glazed pottery; patina-like color relieved by yellow. The em¬ bellishment in low relief on spreading neck and base shows as¬ cending and descending leaf bordering, while the bulbous central body sustains four vertical dentated ridges and dragon medallions on fretted paneling, rendered in relief under the glaze. Ming dynasty. Height. 16 y 2 inches. Diameter, 7y., inches at base. 115 Tai.l Tprouoisk Pottery Jar and Cover Oviform with short neck. Dense buff color biscuit; uniformly coated with an opaque turquoise-blue ( ts'ui sc ) glaze, applied on a surface entirely covered with minute crackles. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand. Height, 16 inches. Diameter, 9 y 2 inches. 116* Large Lapis Blue Jar Graceful wide oviform, with short everted neck on which arc two pierced rosettes. Sonorous Ming porcelain, uniformly coated with a deep monochrome glaze of sapphire blue, of rare lustrous quality. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand and open carved cover. Height, 1 5 l / z inches. Diameter, 14 inches. 117— Large Imperial Yellow Jar Graceful wide oviform; its short everted neck sustaining two molded and pierced rosettes. Sonorous Ming porcelain, uni¬ formly coated with a rich golden amber-yellow glaze ( huang- yci-ts’ai ) familiarly known as imperial yellow, the monochrome color showing slight clouding. Ming dynasty. Teakwood stand and open carved cover. Height, 15*4 inches. Diameter, 14 inches. 118— Gros Vert Beaker (Monochrome) Quadrilateral form with wide spreading base and neck. Massive Ming pottery of dense brown texture. Uniformly coated in cucumber-rind green (kuo-pi-lu) glaze, of iridescent quality showing running streaking on lower section. Early Ming. Teak¬ wood stand. Height, 20 inches. Diameter, 11 inches. GROUP OF IMPORTANT CHINESE BRONZES 119 — Ancient Inlaid Bronze Wine Pot (Sacrificial vessel) Archaic quadrangular body, with handle and vertical dentated {arete) ridges; supported on arched base. The cover is in form of a fabulous monster. The embellishment consists of archaic dragon motifs, displaying gold and silver inlaying, in primitive character. Remaining surfaces showing rich brown patina, while the interior is covered with verdigris-green incrustations. Rare Chou type, probably made during the T’ang or Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. . Height, 7 inches. Width. 6y z bg 3 y 2 inches. 120— Ancient Bronze Hanging Vase (with chain) Oviform, with contracted neck and rudimentary rings which hold linked chains for suspension. Two other rings appear be¬ low, connecting! with a narrow horizontal band which encircles the central body. The bronze is coated with a beautiful blended patina of red, olive and malachite green tones. Rare Chou ex¬ ample: its shape is illustrated in the “Hsi-ch’ing-kurch’ien” (cata¬ logue of ancient bronzes). Teakwood stand. Chou dynasty (B. C. 1122-255). Height, 9% inches. Diameter, 6 y 2 inches. 121— Ancient Bronze Sacrificial Bowl Low round shape, with two grotesque headed handles. Sides displaying the archaic features of the dreaded ogre ( t’ao-t’ieh- yen ) in relief, while the base is bordered with dragon scrolls of archaic and bold design. Exterior coated in rich blended russet- red and green patina, which appears also on the interior, to¬ gether with an incised mark. A similar example is illustrated in the “Hsi-ch’ing-ku-mtien” (catalogue of Shang, Chou and Han bronzes), probably made during the later epoch. Has teakwood stand and jade mounted cover. Height, 5% inches. Diameter, 7 y 2 inches. 122— Ancient Bronze Wine Vessel Curved form (like a horn-trumpet) with two loops for suspen¬ sion. Displaying archaic dragon bands in angular forms; blended olive-brown and verdigris-green patina, showing slight malachite incrustations. The bird-shaped stopper of later Ming date coated with an olive-brown and golden toned patina. The vessel was probably made during the Sung dynasty. Teakwood stand. - Height, 11 inches. Diameter, l 1 /, inches. 123 — Ancient Bronze Wine Jar with Cover Ovated shape with looped handles for hanging, ending in gro¬ tesque heads. Archaic raised panel bordering surrounds the body, while a similar design is repeated on the cover. The whole coated with a rich blended brown and russet-red patina. The under side of cover, like the inside bottom of the vessel, sustains graven hiero¬ glyphic script of the early Shang dynasty (B. C. 1766-1122). A similar jar (used in remote times by the rulers for presents of wine to deserving subjects) is illustrated in the “ Hsi-ch’ing-ku- ch’ien” (catalogue of ancient bronzes), published by the Emperor Ch’ien lung in 1751. Has teakwood stand with hanger. Height, 8 y 2 inches. Width, 7 by 5 inches. 124— Large Bronze Pii.grim Bottle Moon-shape, with mask handles; small oblong foot and short tubular neck. The flat sides, together with the narrow ends, dis¬ play horizontal bands with alternating vertical divisions cov¬ ered with archaic dragon scrolling, giving the effect of shagreened patterns. It is coated with a rich blended olive- brown, russet-red and green patina. Han type, prob¬ ably made during the T’ang or Sung dynasties. Teakwood stand. Height, 13 % inches. Diameter, 12 by 3 % inches. 125— Ancient Bronze Wine Jar Oviform b o d y , w i t h contracted neck and loop handles, sustain- ing the ancient “knotted cord” embellishment in simple horizontal and vertical order, the intersection showing rosetted knots. Coated with a rich blended olive-brown and green patina, and on one side displaying brilliant malachite-green incrustations. Chou type, probably made during the Han dynasty (B. C. 206-A. D. 2-i). 1 eakwood stand. Height, 10y 2 inches. Diameter, 9 y 2 inches. 126—Ancient Four-Sided Bronze Vase A form used to hold wine. Two sides hold conventional mask¬ like handles and movable rings; covered with a rich colored patina of olive-brown, red and verdigris tones, blending with golden ochre tones. Han type, probably made during the T’ang dy¬ nasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, Uy 2 inches. Diameter, 8 by 8 inches. 127—Ancient Bronze Pil¬ grim Bottle “Moon” shape, with quadrangular base and short ovated neck w h i c h has narrow rounded ends holding loose rings. The flat sides forming circular panels, with grooved archaic cross chaneling and annular bordering. Han type, showing beautiful mottled brown, red and olive- green patina. Prob¬ ably made during the later T’ang or Sung dynasties. Has teak- wood stand. Height, 13 14 inches. Diameter, 10 y 2 bg 3 y 2 inches. 129 128— Ancient Bronze Wine Jar Oviform with contracted neck and base, displaying the ancient “knotted cord” embellishment, in horizontal and vertical form, the low relief corded intersections showing rosetted knots. The whole coated with beautifully blended olive-brown and russet-red patina, and in places displaying a malachite-green incrustation of rare quality. Probably made during the Han dynasty, after its Chou prototype. Teakwood stand. Height> 1S% inches Diameter, 9 inches. 129— Large Sacrificial Bronze Tripod Colander with Cover Semi-globular shape, posed on three curved legs, and with two upturned rim handles, in angular form. Used in remote times for steaming grain and herbs. The incised embellishment con¬ sists of wide bordering, with archaic scroll motifs, embrocated with the lei-wen (thunder scroll) fretting. Cover with three attached rings, and with similar incised scroll motifs in annular forms. Rich olive-green patina. Chou dynasty genre. Probably made during the succeeding early Ch’in or Han dynasties (B. C.). Has teakwood stand. Height 16 inches Diameter, 19 inches. INTERESTING GROUP OF HAN AND T’ANG FIGURINES TOGETHER WITH OTHER EARLY CHINESE POTTERIES 130— Two Small Mortuary Birds Modeled in light red clay, well fired and with earthy incrustations from burial. Han dynasty. 131— Two Small Terra Cotta Roosters Represented in standing form, of toned pottery with earthy in¬ crustation. Attributed to the Han dynasty. Height, 4 inches; length, 3y, inches. 131 132 130 131 132— Two Terra Cotta Mortuary Ornaments A boar and a hound in red clay, modeled in archaic style dynasty. B. C. 206-A. D. 24. Han Height, 4 inches. 133— Ancient Mortuary Rooster Strongly modeled; dense red-toned pottery showing remains of green glaze and earthy incrustation. Attributed to the Han dynasty. Height, 5 inches; length, 6 inches. 134— Terra C'otta Mortuary Ornaments Goats represented in recumbent position ; boldly modeled in red- toned clay, showing earthy incrustations. Attributed to the Han dynasty. Height, 3 inches; length, 4 by 1 y z inches. 135— Small Mortuary Rooster Boldly modeled in archaic style; dense brown pottery. Probably early Han dynasty. Height, 6 inches; width, 7 inches. 136— Han Pottery Duck Strongly modeled in natural form; dense pottery, the greenish glaze showing silvery iridescence and small black spots. Han dy¬ nasty (B. C. 206-A. D. 24). Height, 5 1 /, inches; length, 8 by 3y 2 inches. 137— Ancient Mortuary Duck Bold primitive form; dark grayish pottery; probably made be¬ fore the Han dynasty. Height, 5 inches; length, 0 bg 3^4 inches. 138 — Ancient Mortuary Goat Represented in archaic form ; dark buff pottery showing earthy incrustation. Attributed to the Han dynasty (B. C. 206-A. I). 21 ). Height, 5 inches; width, 7 bg 3 inches. 139— Small Terra C’otta Donkey Modeled with saddle; standing upon low oval base. Buff clay, showing earthy incrustation from burial. Han dynasty. Height, 5 inches; length, 6y z bg 2y z inches. 110— Ancient Pottery Mastiff Broadly modeled in crouched position. Buff* pottery with earthy incrustations. Probably early Han dynasty (B. C. 206-A. D. 21 ). Height, 9 inches; width. Sy z bg 1 inches. 111— Mortuary Figurine Representing a woman of the Han dynasty; light buff pottery showing yellow and amber color glazing, together with earthy incrustations. After Han (221-261 A. D.). Height, S l / 2 inches. 142— Mortuary Statuette Representing a Han woman, modeled with long robe; hands hid¬ den under the sleeve. White argillaceous clay, showing the re¬ mains of red staining on the upper garment (called “Han Tan- agra” in Europe). Found north of Peking. Han or Chin dynasty. Height, 10 y 2 inches. 143— Mortuary Statuette Pendant to preceding number. Showing like earthy incrusta¬ tions and green glazed attire. Same provenience as the preced¬ ing statuette. Height, 101/ S inches. 144— Mortuary Statuette Representing a standing warrior, with hands crossed and hidden under the sleeves. Buff clay; coated with yellow and green glaze, and showing earthy incrustations. Probably of the After Han, or Chin dynasties. Third Century, A. D. Height, 10y> inches. 145— Pair of Ancient Pottery Figurines Representing slender, youthful figures in long robes; their hands rest upon handles of implements like shovels, held close to the body. Dense red clay, glazed in light iridescent green, with earthy incrustation. Han dynasty (B. C. 206-A. D. 24). Height, 10 inches; width, 2y, inches. SfT tfl 14*6—Mortuary Statuette Standing figure of an unmounted young ( Hiung-nu ) soldier; modeled in a coat-like garment and trousers. Buff-colored clay, showing the remains of a red pigment, and earthy incrustations. Probably of the Han or Chin dynasty. Third Century, A. D. Height, 12% inches; width, 5 inches. 147 — Two Pottery Mortuary Figurines Representing Taoist Rishi in famine forms (probably Ho Sien- ku, whose attribute is a stem with lotus flower). Dense red pot¬ tery coated in light vitreous brown glaze. The primitive form suggests a period between the After Han and T’ang dynasties (Third to Tenth Centuries). Height, 11% inches. 148— T erra Cotta Mortuary Statuette Representing a standing Buddhist priest (or sage), with long flowing robe. Pale red dense pottery, coated with a light brown glaze. Made between the After Han and the T’ang dynasties (Third to Tenth Centuries). „ . , v y Height, 15% inches. 149— Pair Tali. Terra Cotta Figurines Representing standing Han warriors, fashioned in light buff clay showing traces of black and red pigment staining, together with earthy incrustations from burial; attributed to the close of the Han dynasty (B. C. 20fi-220 A. D.). Height, 14% inches; width, 4 inches. 150— Light Terra Cotta Figurine Similar to preceding, showing earthy incrustations; close of the Han dynasty, or epoch of the Three Kingdoms. Height, 14% inches; width, 4 inches. 151—Mortuary Statuette Representing a bearded man, attired in semi-Indian style; buff paste, covered with argillaceous white clay, showing red stain¬ ing and earthy incrustation from burial. After Han dynasty. Height, 14 inches; width. 4% by 3% inches 152— Glazed Equestrian Statuette Representing’ a youthful rider mounted upon a mule, in restive pose. The white-toned clay is lightly coated with a vitreous yel¬ lowish glaze, showing earthy incrustations. Probably made be¬ tween the Han and Northern Chin dynasties. Height, 10% inches; length, 8 by 4 inches. 153— Two Equestrian Statuettes Strongly modeled cob-like pony, with youthful female riders. Fashioned in argillaceous white clay, showing the remains of a red pigment upon the attire. After Han or Northern Tartar d 3 7 nasties. Each: Height, 12 inches; length, 9 by 4 inches. 154— Equestrian Statuette Stout warrior, astride a strongly modeled cob-like horse, coated with an earthy incrustation. Han dynasty. Height, 11% inches; length, 9 by 4 inches. 155— Equestrian Mortuary Statuette Sturdy Han horse (like a cob), with cropped mane and docked tail. The rider in ancient attire, wearing a round head-covering topped with a knob. Fashioned in argillaceous white clay, show¬ ing the remains of a red pigment coloring as upon Tanagra fig¬ ures. After Han, or Chin dynasty, Third Century A. D. Height, 13% inches; width, 10 inches. 156— Equestrian Statuette Figure of a female with large hat, astride a cob horse. Han dynasty. Height, 13% inches; width, 10 inches. 157— Two Tall Terra Cotta Statuettes Representing the “guardians of the universe” clad in ancient armor (with grotesque mask forms at shoulders) and wearing helmets. The left hand is outstretched with open palm down, while the right holds a sword hilt. Showing a coating of argil- laceous white clay, together with earthy incrustations and the remains of red coloring. Probably made between the Third and Sixth Centuries. Height, 24 inches. 158 — Ancient Terra Cotta Statue Representing Zocho (Virudhaka?), one of the four Chinese myth¬ ological guardians whose duty was to keep the universe from attack of demons or asuras. This figure, of fierce aspect, clad in armor and wearing a helmet, with wing-like appendages of re¬ mote times, stands on the back of a small recumbent ox (anciently regarded as sacred and a queller of dragons and river monsters). Fashioned in gritty buff-toned clay; well fired and partly coated in green and deep amber-yellow glazes, while the face shows red and black pigments, or staining. The whole is cov¬ ered with earthy incrustation from long burial. Interesting ex¬ ample; made during the period of the Northern Chou (Sixth Century) or the T’ang dynasty (618-906). Height, 33 inches; width, 10% inches. 159 — Tale Terra Cotta Statuette W arrior in complete armor with helmet; the right hand is clenched and held close to the body, while the left hand is ex¬ tended. Ruff pottery covered with a coat of argillaceous white clay, showing earthy incrustations from burial. Probably made during the Fifth or Sixth Century. Northern Ch’i dynasty. Height, 33% inches. 160 — Another Important Warrior Statuette Similar to the preceding; same provenience. Height, 33 % inches. 161— Ancient Pottery Alms Bowl Fashioned in red clay, well fired and partly glazed in light green glaze, which shows iridescent and turquoise flecking to¬ gether with earthy incrustations. Han dynasty. Height, 5 inches. Diameter, fi inches. 162— Ancient Pottery Candlestick Lower portion with massive spreading base; neck showing the molded lineaments of a human face. Saucer-shaped dish with pricket. Uniformly glazed in flecked green of iridescent quality. Han dynasty. Height , 10 inches . 163—Light Mortuary Han Horse Finely modeled with saddle and cloth, cropped mane and long tail. Butt’ clay, showing traces of glazing, together with incrus¬ tation from burial. Probably made during the short dynasties which succeeded the Han dynasty. Height , 12>4 inches ; width , 12 y z inches . 164 —Terra Cotta Equestrian Statuette Finely modeled cob-like pony, with long mane and docked tail. Youthful rider with bared head, showing knotted hair, and hands extended; without the reins. Buff pottery, showing yellow glaz¬ ing upon horse, and green glazed attire on rider. Face and hands in biscuit state, partly coated with earthly incrusta¬ tions from burial. Probably made between the northern Ch’i and T’ang dynasties (A. D. 479-906). Height , 14% inches ; length , 13 by 4 inches . 165 —Equestrian Statuette Finely modeled cob-like pony, with long mane and docked tail, uniformly glazed in yellow. A youthful rider (whose head cov¬ ering is in hooded form) is at¬ tired in green costume, while the remaining parts, including hands and face, show the buff biscuit. Probably of the Han dynasty. Height , 14% inches ; length , 13 by 4 inches . 166- —Mortuary Camel 166 The Bactrian animal is modeled in naturalistic form, with saddle, in buff pottery and is coated with a brown glaze; the saddle cloth is dabbled in green and yellow and the whole shows earthy incrusta¬ tions. Probably made during the northern C’h’i or Tang dynasties. Fifth to Tenth Centuries, A. 1). Wood pedestal colored to match. Height, 15% inches; length, 11 by 4 inches. 167 —Mortuary Camel Representing the Bactrian camel, similar to but larger than the pre¬ ceding; fashioned in buff pottery; partly glazed in amber-brown and yellow, while the saddle cloth shows dappled green and yellow ami earthy incrustations. Prob¬ ably made during the northern Ch’i or the succeeding T’ang dy¬ nasty (Fifth to Tenth Century). Wood pedestal to match. Height, 20% inches; width, 15 by 5 inches. 168 —Mortuary Horse Strongly modeled in restless pose, with saddle accoutrements, ready for mounting. Long mane and docked tail. White clay lightly coated with vitreous glazing, in parts showing red pig¬ ment staining, together with earthy incrustation from burial. Probably made during the Han or Northern Chin dynasties. Height. 14 inches; length, 13% inches. 169— Pair Ming Figures on Lions Representing' Buddhist Arhats, who bear circular tablet emblems, and ride on Fu-lions (tsi-shih-tzu). The dense buff pottery fig¬ ures are glazed in green and yellow. Attached stands of like pottery and glazing. Ming dynasty. Height, 15% inches; width, S by 5 inches. 170— Ming Figure on Ch’i-lin Architectural tile finial (or cresting) with figure; from Ming tombs (?). Representing a youthful Buddhist Rishi, glazed in white with green draperies, mounted on the back of a mystical ch’i-lin, which is of yellow 171 ^laze and shows green flaming ap¬ pendages and thick incrusta¬ tion from exposure. Early Ming dynasty. Height, 18 inches, width, 11 bg 5 inches. 71—Green Ming Pottery In¬ cense Burner with Cover Oblong shape, with four tubu¬ lar legs and two upstanding rim handles. Fashioned after an ancient bronze t e m p 1 e vessel. Each corner sustains vertical dentated ridges in ancient arete form, while the four sides display small angu¬ lar panels, upon a nodular shagreened ground. The whole, including lion-mounted cover, is glazed in verdigris color. Ming dynasty. Teak- wood stand and open cover with jade mounting. Height, I t inches, width, 8 by 6% inches. 172— Ming Pottery Shrine Statuette (Shin lisiang) Representing an ancient deified ruler (worshiped as a “God of War and Rank”). The figure, in seated form, is posed on at¬ tached dais-like pedestal with “wind screen” at back. The flow¬ ing' garment is coated with an iridescent light aubergine-colored glaze; the borders, girdle and hands are in biscuit state and the face is lacquered in gold. The back of screen and low pedestal are uniformly glazed in green and yellow. Early Ming dynasty. Height, 13% inches; width, 7 by 4% inches. 173— Ming Pottery Shrine Statuette (Shin lisiang) Representing a deified ruler, Quail Ti (worshiped as the “God of War”). The figure is posed in seated form upon an attached dais-like pedestal with “wind screen” at his back. His long flow¬ ing garment is picked out in deep peacock-blue glaze, while the face, feet and hands and girdle are in biscuit. Pedestal and wind screen partly coated with a deep purplish and turquoise-blue glazing. Early Ming dynasty, Height,, 13% inches; width, 7 by 5 inches. —Ming Shrine Statuette (Shin- hsiang ) Representing the deified Emperor Yu, of the Hsia dynasty (B. C. 2205-1767). Dense kaolinic bis¬ cuit partly coated in turquoise and lapis-blue glaze. The figure is posed upon a pedestal in traditional seated form; the turquoise upper garment sustaining a circular dragon panel (reserved in biscuit state) matching the unglazed girdle, face and hands. The turtle and snake attributes appear on the dark lapis-blue glazed pedestal, which is relieved In turquoise-blue mask and corner ridges in front. Early Ming dynasty. Height. 13% inches; width. 6 1 /, by 5 inches. 175—Two Tkmple Censers with Socles (Po shan-lu-hsiang) .Modeled in form of grotto shrines. Dense kaolinic biscuit. The open interior holding small images of divinities (alternately seated and standing) amid thick serried cloud forms; glazed in turquoise blue and deep lapis-blue, showing numerous vent holes for the scented fumes. The detached socles, made to hold frag¬ rant herbs, in conventional oblong shape, are simply ornamented with small grotesque masks and corner ridges ; glazed to match the “hill-grottos.” Early Ming dynasty. Height, 15% inches; width, 7 by 4% inches. 176- -Ancient Decorated Pottery Vase ( Yuan tz ' u ) Tall oviform with contracted neck, on which are two elephant- headed handles. Dense pottery of brown color, coated with a mottled turquoise colored glaze and decorated with an incised dragon rising from the sea, in quest of the omnipotent jewel, amid cloud forms, separately picked out in purple, yellow and green glazing. The turquoise colored neck presents incised leaf bordering in ascending form, picked out in blended yellow and purple, while the shoulder shows a running hound, in like glazing. Yuan three-color type of the Thirteenth or Fourteenth Century. Height. 17% inches. Diameter, 6 inches. 177 —Imposing Image of Emperor Chexg-Te Massive Ming porcelain glazed in four colors. This striking figure appears seated on a garden rockery, before a wind-screen : a man of robust proportion, whose long outer garment is glazed in brilliant turquoise-blue, simply relieved by the girdle. This Emperor with stern mien and black beard, resembling Kuan Ti 175 179 (the God of War), is pictured holding a book in his left hand, its open page in white, showing tlie black written text of a poem: “All birds have disappeared from the deep forest. On thousands of paths There’s not a trace of human being Except an old man with a bamboo cap and a coat, Angling, alone, in a single boat On the snow o’er a cold river.” Note.-—Blank verse by Li Tai Pelt, the most widely celebrated poet of China (A. D. (>99-762), Sung dynasty. The theme is simplicity; in plain language it is believed the poet would say: “Get away from riches, powers, luxury, influences, fame and what not. Have your own kingdom, peace, taste and good comfort with simplicity.” The figure, and rockery and screen, are raised upon a low porcelain platform, showing deep lapis-blue and yellow glazing; the screen, with three white panels, sustains bordering in cor¬ responding colors. Contemporaneous with Emperor Cheng-Te (1506-1521) of the Ming period. Height, 20 y 2 inches; width, 15 by 9 inches. 178— Decorated Ming Pottery Tripod Censer Ancient bronze (ting-) form, with low bulbous body, raised on three grotesque headed feet, while the short flanged neck supports two high upturned handles. Dense buff pottery, covered with blended turquoise-blue glaze. The raised embellishment on ob¬ verse side presents two chih-lung dragons picked out in aubergine colored glaze; reverse shows a simple foliated panel in like glazing. Flange of neck with the “ lei-wen” (thunder scroll) in slight relief. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand and cover with pottery lion knob. Height, 12 inches; width, 14 inches between handles. 179- Pair Lion Temple Candlesticks ( Tz'u-chou-yao ) Representing the Buddhist temple lions ( tai-shih-tzu ) in con¬ ventional squatted form; raised upon oblong socles together with candle prickets. Both body and head (which shows the usual grinning muzzle) are picked out in brown and blue rehaussement. under the clouded old ivory colored glazing. The brown glazed base with inscription on the front, “Respectfully (made by) Hong Yum Cb’u Chong” (part of date is obliterated). Probably made at Tz’u-chou during the Yuan dynasty. Height, 18 inches; base, 0y 3 by 8 inches. 180— Large Han Pottery Vase ( T’ai tsun) Graceful oviform, with rudimentary ring bandies, attached to molded grotesque masks (in fashion of Chou bronze vases). Dense reddish biscuit, showing “wheel marks” or ridges of the potter; originally coated in speckled vitreous green glaze, that now shows silvery film-like opaline iridescence, together with earthy incrustations, from long burial. Important example of the Han dynasty (B. C. 206-A. I). 24). Height, 18 inches. Diameter, 13 inches. 181— Decorated Ming Pottery Garden Seat Barrel shape (tso-tun ), dense kaolinic biscuit, presenting a broad central band, with rudimentary lion head handles. The field showing low relief “Fu-lions” sporting with the Ch’iu (ball) emblem, amid flowing fillets, graven and separately picked out in yellow, purplish-blue and lilac tones upon a ground of turquoise color. Rows of raised bosses in turquoise-blue finish the purplish- blue upper and lower bands. The circular panel on top show¬ ing a flower and leaf motif in pierced and incised forms. Yuan genre; of the Ming dynasty. Height, 14 inches. Diameter, 11 y s inches. 182— Large Grotesque Pottery ( Ch’i-lin ) Crouched upon its haunches, with two horns and flaming wing¬ like appendages at shoulders, and raised upon perforated base. Dense buff pottery coated with a green and yellow glaze. At¬ tributed to the T’ang dynasty (618-906). Height, 34 inches; width, 10 inches. 180 184 1S5 183 — Tall Terra Cotta Statuette Representing a slender standing figure of a priest, with arms folded, wearing long robes and wide sleeves. The upper garment is glazed in yellow and green, while the lower shows argillaceous white clay. The ancient style head covering is stained red. Prob¬ ably made during the Northern Ch’i dynasty. Height, 30 y 2 inches. 184 — Tall Decorative Ming Statuette Representing a boldly modeled figure of man in ancient official attire, who bears a gift-box of massive buff pottery; glazed in green and yellow. Ming dynasty. Height, 35 inches; width 14 by 4 inches at base. 185 — Massive Decorative Temple Group A vigorously modeled demoniacal figure leading a Buddhist lion (tai shih-tzu ) on whose back is supported a lotus thalamus. Coated with the typical yellow and green glaze of the Ming dynasty. Has gilt wood stand. Height, 25 inches; width. 26 by 11 inches. GROUP OF GRAND JARDINIERES 186 — Large Lapis-Blue Plant Jar Globular form ; dense kaolinic porcelain. Uniformly coated with a brilliant lapis-lazuli colored glaze of deep quality; slightly speckled in lighter tones, like the mineral itself. The interior also glazed in blue. Late Ming. Has tall teakwood table stand. Height, 12 inches. Diameter, 17 inches. 187 —Large Ornamented Pottery Plant Jar Globular shape; dense buff pottery, of gritty quality. Embel¬ lished with flowering aquatic plants, boldly modeled in low relief and showing a wave motif at the base, picked out separately in turquoise-blue, green and grayish tones, against an emerald- green body glazing. The broad upper band is glazed in tur- quoise-blue, which harmonizes with the floral decoration. The interior is coated with a pale turquoise glaze. Ming dynasty. H as tall tcakwood stand. Height, 15 inches. Diameter, 23 inches. 188— Large Turquoise and Yellow Jardiniere Globular shape; dense buff pottery of hard, gritty quality. The body, coated with a blended turquoise-blue glaze, is relieved by two large sunken medallions that are in quatrefoil framing, and inclose bird and tree subjects, modeled in strong relief and picked out with light turquoise-blue glaze on an amber-yellow ground. These panels alternate with two rudimentary ring handles, picked out in yellow glaze and corresponding with the thick yellow upper rim. Interior in light grayish glaze (showing the mending). Yuan ware, of the Ming dynasty. Has teakwood table stand. Height, 20% inches. Diameter, 24 inches. 189— Large Turquoise and Yellow Plant Jar (Companion to pre¬ ceding) Globular shape; dense buff pottery of hard, gritty quality. Body coated with a turquoise-blue glaze and ornamented with yellow sunken panels which correspond with the preceding. Buff glazed interior showing strong mending. Yuan ware of the Ming dynasty. Has carved table stand. Height, 20% inches. Diameter, 24% inches. 190— Large Ivory-White Plant Jar Semi-globular form. Dense light buff pottery with relief em¬ bellishment which consists of the emblematic peony tree in blos¬ som, together with a pair of peacocks, which, like the flowers, are picked out in brown rehaussement, under the soft ivory-tone glazing. Interior lightly glazed (over the buff biscuit), showing 187 188 190 slight disintegration from age and use. Probably made at Tz’u- chou-fu during the Yuan dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 24 inches. Diameter, 28 inches. 191— Very Large Olive-Green Plant Jar Semi-globular shape; dense buff pottery. Coated with a mono¬ chrome olive-green glaze of streaky quality. The wide upper rim is coated in dull brown glaze (to resemble old iron) and the base is surrounded by a series of contiguous grooved bands. In¬ terior is enameled with a light green glaze. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 28y 3 inches. Diameter, 35 inches. 192— Mammoth Green Plant Jar Globular form; dense Ming pottery. Coated with a blended green running glaze, with malachite tone clouding. Ming dynasty. Has teakwood stand. Height, 24 inches. Diameter, 35 inches. 193 — Mammoth Pottery Plant Jar (With base) Semi-globular form. Dense Ming pottery, uniformly coated with a turquoise-blue glaze of even quality, and relieved by a crane and scroll motif border, in like color, with black outlining. Mounted on a low detachable pottery base, with lotus flower and scroll designs modeled in low relief, and cranes glazed to harmonize with the body of the jar. Ming dynasty. Has gilded stand. Height, 31 inches (with stand). Diameter, 37 inches. Thomas E. Kirby Auctioneer American Art Association Managers Date Due --- 1 | f 1 Library Bureau Cat. no. 1137 Duke University Libraries D00629146S » P°®^K5sT 138703 ~ 1-J1 J.Ustrated fat q i^. 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