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150, Fase (small) of white Yuugchfing porcelam, of bulbous shape, with long nairow 



ueck, covered with monochrome deep lake or carmine thick viteous glaze, 

 covered with fittings, in the terminology of French writers, ayant I'apjiarence 

 chagrinee dhme peau <V orange. Height, 7f inches. 



151, 152. Rice-howls of white Yuugcheng porcelain, everted. Plain inside. On ont- 



side are imperial five-clawed dragons flying amidst formal foliated scrolls, 

 engraved in paste, the entire outside being covered with a monochrome 

 brilliant glaze of deep green. Mark as on No. 85. Height, 2f inches; diam- 

 eter, 5f inches. 

 153, 154. Fish-bowls (a pair) of Yungcheng earthenware covered with a curious glaze, 

 termed by the Chinese t'ieh-hsiu, " iron rust," and having the appearance of 

 holding minute iron filings in suspension. Mark as on No. 85, engraved on 

 the foot. Height, 2^ inches ; diameter, 3 inches. 



155. Fase of pure white Yungcheng porcelain, of slender shape, curving gently out- 



wards to two-thirds of height, when it contracts to form slender neck, ter- 

 minating in a flat open mouth. Covered externally with a bright, transparent 

 crimson glaze, which has thickened at base of neck and assumed a darker 

 shade. Colored glaze has been very carefully applied, so that interior and 

 brim of mouth remain pure white. No mark. A specimen of Nien yao, i. e. 

 of the porcelain made under the direction of Nien Hsi-yao. (See page 419.) 

 Height, 9 inches. 



156, 157. Screens (a pair) of pure white Yungcheng porcelain, oblong in shape, and 



decorated with landscapes in Sepia: (I) a village under shelter of rocks on 

 lofty bank of a river, on opposite bank a valley and water-fall overshad- 

 owed by trees; (2) a handsome pavilion on rocky eminence and approached 

 by long, winding river-side road, overlooks the river, on which boats are seen 

 sailing. Fair specimens of the "ideal landscapes" of Chinese artists. No 

 mark. Height, 14 inches ; length, 14;^ inches. 



158. Rice-howl of white Yungcheng porcelain, decorated with lilies, irises, and Chi- 

 nese pinks of various hues painted in enamel colors of natural tones 

 above glaze upon a deep violet ground. Mark Yung-cMiig nieu-chih, "Made 

 during the Yungcheng period." Height, 2f inches; diameter, 5f inches. 



159, 160. Rice-bowls, small (a pair), of pure white Yungcheng porcelain. On a purple- 

 violet ground are sprays of a small blue flower with conventional foliage, 

 which form four panels colored lemon yellow, on which are purple peonies, 

 with green leaves painted in enamel colors of natural tones above glaze. 

 Mark as on last. Height, 3| inches ; diameter, 4f inches. 



161. Snuff-bottle of pure white Yungcheng porcelain, of flat circular shape, deco- 



rated on either side with a group of cream-yellow chrysanthemums and ver- 

 milion-colored coelem, painted with great delicacy. Mark Lo-Ku-t'ang, '* the 

 Hall of Delight in Antiquity," a princely designation as yet unidentified. 



162. Hangiyig -vase of skimmed-milk- color white Yungcheng porcelain, of amphora 



shape, but without arms. A tnang (see No. 9) boldly molded in relief, with 

 head aloft and light coral red in color, curls round the neck. The vase is 

 covered with a thick, brilliant transparent glaze, except at base, where a 

 deep band, and at brim, where a narrower band, runs of geometrical scroll- 

 work in dull white above glaze. No mark. Height, 4f inches ; diameter, 

 2f inches. 



163. Vase of pure white Yungcheng porcelain. lu shape a half-globe with tall, 



slender, everted neck rising from center. A mang (see No. 9) in Jiigh relief, 

 beautifully molded, with tail having scroll like terminations curls down- 

 wards round the neck, grasping a large branch of longevity fungus; the 

 mang and fungus are of deep vermilion ; the leaves of latter green, covered 

 with thick, brilliant transparent glaze. No mark. A lovely specimen of 

 T'angying's ware. (See page 423.) Height, 7 inches; diameter, 4i inches. 

 H. Mis. 142, pt. 2~30 



