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Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) Changsha ware pale yellow glazed ewer decorated with light brown-splashed glaze over relief molded leaf-form foliage designs on opposing sides beneath each of two loops. 9 1/4"H. This particular shape first appeared in China in the 8th century and was used for hot water. Very good overall condition. A few small glaze losses to one handle and a few small, fairly unnoticeable repairs to the body...
Ming Dynasty (1368-1643) Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster form vase with wide trumpet mouth decorated with a blue prunus motif. 9 1/2"H. Excellent condition. The irregular edge of the base is the typical result of the removal of the vase from the kiln. It is not a condition problem.
Asian Art By Kyoko
$420.00 This Chinese vase comes from Canton from the end of the 19th century or perhaps the
first few years of the 20th century. The shape is termed onion neck for obvious
reasons and derives from Delft forms made in Holland in the 17th century.
The bright overglaze enamel colors are typical of export wares of the era
and the subject matter of boys with balloons containing characters
meaning "prosperity" and "good luck".
A hexagonal Chinese covered dish, decorated in overglaze
enamels win the Famille Jaune pallette. The motifs seen in the shaped collar
(in the form of a ryui fungus) around the lid are Buddhist precious objects.
the flowers are those usually found on such porcelains and include hawthorn
(prunus), lotus, orchid, peony, chrysanthemum, etc. The mask handles on the
sides would originally have had wire carriers fitted...
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