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Vase (China), late 17th century (CH 18491493)

Vase (China), late 17th century (CH 18491493)

Cylindrical vase with narrow neck, wide circular mouth, and slightly tappered base; overall decoration showing several large red carp swimming on a blue ground.

Vase (China), late 17th century (CH 18491493-2)

Vase (China), late 17th century (CH 18491493-2)

Cylindrical vase with narrow neck, wide circular mouth, and slightly tappered base; overall decoration showing several large red carp swimming on a blue ground.

Photo of Vase (China) (CH 18204813) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Vase (China) (CH 18204813) - Public domain dedication

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Vase And Stand (China), 1916 (CH 18460177)

Vase And Stand (China), 1916 (CH 18460177)

a: Ovoid body, circular in plan of thin, translucent white porcelain on slightly undercut foot. Blue borders: around foot, Greek key; around mouth, lines, dots, sceptre motif. Painted scene, rock, tree, flower... More

Vase (China), late 18th–early 19th century (CH 18103333)

Vase (China), late 18th–early 19th century (CH 18103333)

A copper vase with floral enamel decoration.

Vase (China), late 18th–early 19th century (CH 18103333-2)

Vase (China), late 18th–early 19th century (CH 18103333-2)

A copper vase with floral enamel decoration.

Dish (China), ca. 1736–96 (CH 18312009)

Dish (China), ca. 1736–96 (CH 18312009)

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Jar (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315569)

Jar (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315569)

Ginger jar. Blue and white. Ovoid, the blue underglaze decoration in four bands, the widest through the body consisting of floral scrolls and chrysanthemum blossoms. Lotus petal border at the base. Chien Lung.

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315601)

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315601)

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Figure (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18315611)

Figure (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18315611)

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Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315591-2)

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315591-2)

Broad pear-shape, with trumpet lip. Coated from white rim to low foot with monochrome glaze having pear skin texture.

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315593)

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315593)

Bottle-form: globular, with straight slender neck, short foot. Coated from white rim to foot with monochrome oxblood color glaze of pear skin texture.

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315609)

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315609)

club shape cylindrical vase, with peony, rocks and butterflies in underglaze blue on a greyish white, fine-crackled, soft- past ground

Vase (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18315627)

Vase (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18315627)

Bulbous, with contracted base and neck. Green outer glaze somewhat crackled, and with pale iridescence. Kang Hsi.

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315591)

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315591)

Broad pear-shape, with trumpet lip. Coated from white rim to low foot with monochrome glaze having pear skin texture.

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315593-2)

Vase (China), mid–late 18th century (CH 18315593-2)

Bottle-form: globular, with straight slender neck, short foot. Coated from white rim to foot with monochrome oxblood color glaze of pear skin texture.

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315595)

Vase (China), 1736–95 (CH 18315595)

A pale green porcelain vase depicting an outdoor scene including two walking figures.

Saucer (China), ca. 1765 (CH 18340309)

Saucer (China), ca. 1765 (CH 18340309)

Decorated in red and gold, in outline of conventionalized petals. At center are three dots.

Vase (China), early 18th century (CH 18453567)

Vase (China), early 18th century (CH 18453567)

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Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369)

Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369)

Ovoid form with rounded lip; "Sang de Boeuf" or oxblood glaze running to foot where it was ground away. "Celadon" glaze inside and over lip where it flows with red. Also "celadon" glaze in poorly finished foot... More

Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369-2)

Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369-2)

Ovoid form with rounded lip; "Sang de Boeuf" or oxblood glaze running to foot where it was ground away. "Celadon" glaze inside and over lip where it flows with red. Also "celadon" glaze in poorly finished foot... More

Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369-2) (cropped)

Jar (China), 18th century (CH 18457369-2) (cropped)

Ovoid form with rounded lip; "Sang de Boeuf" or oxblood glaze running to foot where it was ground away. "Celadon" glaze inside and over lip where it flows with red. Also "celadon" glaze in poorly finished foot... More

Vase And Cover (China), 18th century (CH 18464471)

Vase And Cover (China), 18th century (CH 18464471)

Large deep blue jar with high shoulders and a short neck. Base set in gilt bronze mount with six feet, decorated with ribbon-bound reeds and swags. Set in mouth is shallow gilt-bronze container with ribbon-bou... More

Dog Figure, 1662–1722 (CH 18464511)

Dog Figure, 1662–1722 (CH 18464511)

a) On grey-white cloud-shaped base, the animal stands with mouth open, one foreleg raised with lion cub as support. A small vertical tube at rear of animal for joss stick. Predominantly yellow glaze, with brow... More

Pair Of Bowls (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18464513)

Pair Of Bowls (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18464513)

Deep bowls on band foot with sides flaring slightly outward, mottled green, grown and yellow glaze. Each base of bowl has underglaze double line in blue with underglaze mark, prinked in black.

Dog Figure, 1662–1722 (CH 18464511-2)

Dog Figure, 1662–1722 (CH 18464511-2)

a) On grey-white cloud-shaped base, the animal stands with mouth open, one foreleg raised with lion cub as support. A small vertical tube at rear of animal for joss stick. Predominantly yellow glaze, with brow... More

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492685-2)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492685-2)

“Famille verte” decoration; oviform vase depicting noblewomen on balcony washing and sewing.

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492687-2)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492687-2)

"Famille verte" decoration; oviform vase; the sides depicting four sages in a rought, rocky landscape.

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492689-2)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492689-2)

"Famille verte" decoration; oviform vase; the sides depicting women watching from a doorway as a nobleman departs in a rickshaw.

Vase And Lid (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18492657)

Vase And Lid (China), 1662–1722 (CH 18492657)

Porcelain vase and cover with nature scenes and flowers along the sides and cover.

Vase And Lid (China), 19th century (CH 18492659)

Vase And Lid (China), 19th century (CH 18492659)

Porcelain vase and cover with nature scenes and flowers along the sides and cover.

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492685)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492685)

“Famille verte” decoration; oviform vase depicting noblewomen on balcony washing and sewing.

Vase (China), 1660–1720 (CH 18492683)

Vase (China), 1660–1720 (CH 18492683)

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Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492687)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492687)

"Famille verte" decoration; oviform vase; the sides depicting four sages in a rought, rocky landscape.

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705-3)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705-3)

Designed with "famille verte" decoration. Tall oviform vase with flared neck; the sides with two oblong reserves depicting figures harvesting tea; in a speckled green ground with vases and lotus blossoms cente... More

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492689)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492689)

"Famille verte" decoration; oviform vase; the sides depicting women watching from a doorway as a nobleman departs in a rickshaw.

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705)

Designed with "famille verte" decoration. Tall oviform vase with flared neck; the sides with two oblong reserves depicting figures harvesting tea; in a speckled green ground with vases and lotus blossoms cente... More

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705-2)

Vase (China), 17th–18th century (CH 18492705-2)

Designed with "famille verte" decoration. Tall oviform vase with flared neck; the sides with two oblong reserves depicting figures harvesting tea; in a speckled green ground with vases and lotus blossoms cente... More

Snuff Bottle (China), 19th century (CH 18615811)

Snuff Bottle (China), 19th century (CH 18615811)

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Plate (China), ca. 1850–80 (CH 18621697)

Plate (China), ca. 1850–80 (CH 18621697)

Circular plate, concave center, scalloped rim. Upper surface painted in "Tobacco Leaf" pattern in pink, yellow, blue, with underglaze blue areas and gilded details. Reverse painted with underglaze blue and red... More

Tea Caddy And Cover (China), late 18th century (CH 18640171)

Tea Caddy And Cover (China), late 18th century (CH 18640171)

Export covered tea caddy and cover. Baluster form body with neck. Domed lid with bulbous finial. Relief decoration of grape vines. Scrollwork at bottom. Pink floral pattern and neck and on rim of lid, slightly... More