462 REPORT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM, 1888, 



116. Pencil-toasher, of pur© whit* Yungcheng porcelain, ia shape resembliug a iow 



circular dish of which the briin curves inward. The decoratiou cousists of 

 two mang (see No. 9) which, grasping longevity fungus and holding a branch 

 of same in the mouth, with forked tails terminating in elaborate scroll form, 

 run around the center; confined above and below by a band of formal scroll 

 pattern — delicately painted and shaded in a vitreous lake or carmine color 

 (Chinese yen-chih, rouge) above glaze. No mark, but unmistakably made 

 underthedirectiouofT'angying(see page 424). Height, If inches; diameter, 

 5 inches. 



117. Plate of delicate white Yungcheng porcelain, with everted brim. Decorated 



inside with a group of three fresh lichees {Nephelium lichi), a peach, and a 

 yellow lily most beautifully painted in enamel colors of natural shade above 

 glaze. The outside is entirely colored with a deep rose, which imparts a 

 blush to the white inside. This and the following number are admirable 

 specimens of the celebrated "rose-back plates." No mark. Diameter, 7f 

 inches. 



118. Plate, exactly similar to last, but with different decoration. The group here 



consists of a deep red Chinese peony (Pceonia Moutau), a small peach, and a 

 branch of lung yen (the " dragon-eye" fruit Nephelium lovgiim). Diameter, 7f 

 inches. 



119. Bomhonniere, of pure white Yungchrng porcelain, of flattened globular shape, 



box and cover of equal size. On latter a "sitting" imperial five-clawed 

 dragon (see No. 4), in deep red, well painted and shaded, among deep blue 

 flossy clouds. Round the box are two similar dragons flying in pursuit of 

 sun. Admirable specimen of the ware; the outlines are crisp and clear, and 

 the colors bright, contrasting pleasantly with the pure white of the ground. 

 Mark Fai-ss'ut'ang-chih, "Made at the order of the Fui-ss'u-t'ang Pavilion." 

 Height, 4 inches; diameter, 6i inches. 



As each artist gives some more or less romatic designation to his studio, 

 so the Emperor and Princes give some fanciful name to their palace, 

 or a portion of it, which is not unfrequently found upon porcelain 

 specially made for use in a special hall or pavilion, or for use by the 

 owner of the " hall." In this case Fm-ss'u-Vang was the designation 

 given to a portion of his palace by the Imperial Prince Ho, living 

 during Yungcheng's reign, who enjoyed one of the eight titles of 

 hereditary princedom by blood royal conferred upon as many of the 

 most noted Manchu captains at the time of the conquest of China. 

 These hereditary princes, are commonly termed "Iron-helmet 

 princes," and the distinction is one very seldom conferred since. 

 During the present reign an exception has been made, as a reward 

 for his distinguished services, in favor of Prince Kung, who for a 

 quarter of a century was head of the Board of Foreign Affairs. 

 120, 121. Tea-cups (a pair), with covers, of thin white Yungcheng porcelain, decorated 

 with two imperial five-clawed dragons, pursuing sun amid clouds, all in deep 

 red, the clouds, the dragons, and the scales of the latter being outlined in 

 bright gold ; covers bear similar decoration. Mark Ching-ss'ii-t'ang, an im- 

 perial or princely hall mark, as yet unidentified. Height, 3J inches; diame- 

 ter, 4J inches. 

 122, 123. Plates (a pair) of white Yungcheng porcelain. Ornamentation consists of 

 six characters in "seal "style among chrysanthemum flowers, and leaves 

 surrounding a seventh character inclosed within a wreath. On outside, 

 round the brim, eight characters in "seal" style among chrysanthemums and 

 flowers, all in deep blue under glaze. Mark as on No. 85. Diameter, 10| 

 inches. 



