‘ ‘ foe A oe f° | ON FREE PUBLIC VIEW AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH, NEW YORK BEGINNING SATURDAY, APRIL Ist AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE DATE OF SALE Poe COLLECTION OF THE WELL-KNOWN CONNOISSEUR DR. JOHN C. FERGUSON COUNSELLOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, PEKIN Ae UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 7, 1916 BEGINNING AT 2.30 O’CLOCK ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZES PORCELAINS, POTTERY TOMB JADES eae AND RARE OLD CHINESE PAINTINGS BELONGING TO THE WELL-KNOWN CONNOISSEUR DR. JOHN C. FERGUSON COUNSELLOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, PEKIN TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH ON THE AFTERNOON HEREIN STATED CATALOGUE WRITTEN BY DR. JOHN C. FERGUSON THE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MR. THOMAS E. KIRBY AND HIS ASSISTANT, MR. OTTO BERNET, OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Manacers NEW YORK 1916 Ja Ted -—- THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCL : DESIGNS ITS CATALOGUES AND | ALL DETAILS OF ILLUSTRA TEXT AND TYPOGRAPHY P Pres ve’ ’ PREFACE During a continuous residence in China of more than twenty- five years, a study of the expression of the inner thoughts of the Chinese people as revealed in their government and in their art products has deeply interested me. Starting with observation and study of porcelains and coins, I con- tinued my investigation through other fields into the more difficult one of paintings and bronzes. Im all branches of art, the continuity of artistic motive is strikingly appar- ent. Porcelains are the best example of this principle. Nearly all of the important shapes are copied from earlier bronze vessels and the decorative designs are reproductions from earlier paintings. ‘The underlying unity of literary and artistic product is also apparent in the constant re- production of historical subjects and in the use of written characters as an essential part of decoration. It thus hap- pens that the earliest art objects have both an esthetic and an archeological interest, and that these two characteristics cannot be separated from each other. _ The point of view from which I have formed my collec- tion of Chinese art objects combines literary and archeo- logical interest with wsthetic excellence. I have sought to judge Chinese objects by Chinese artistic standards and not solely by the promptings of a European esthetic taste. This has led me to acquire in bronzes all shapes produced in an- cient times, and to place just value upon the artistic beauty of the inscriptions of these bronze vessels. Only by such a method could I hope to appreciate Chinese art objects by the standards of the people who produced them, and to as- sign to different objects their correct relative importance. The continuity of artistic motive passes down through the periods of bronzes, jades, paintings, pottery, porcelain and enamel. In these various classes the attempt at artistic expression may be seen to have been founded upon similar conceptions and emotions. 'The Chinese daily life and na- tional organization center around ceremonial observance, and this fact is reflected in their art products. It serves to differentiate the point of view necessary to an intelli- gent appreciation of Chinese objects from that in which art is judged only by its capacity to afford personal pleas- ure. The specimens which I have gathered are now being sold on account of my return to China. I cannot claim that all of them are the best of their class, but all have been chosen with great care and with an attempt to judge them by correct standards of Chinese art. The period to which each specimen is assigned has been determined with knowledge gained from Chinese authoritative books and from association with noted Chinese collectors. Joun C. Frercuson. Newton, Mass., November, 1915. CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Any bid which is merely a nominal or fractional advance may be rejected by the auctioneer, if, in his judgment, such bid would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. 2. The highest bidder shall be the buyer, and if any dis- pute arise between two or more bidders, the auctioneer shall either decide the same or put up for re-sale the lot so in dispute. 3. Payment shall be made of all or such part of the pur- chase money as may be required, and the names and addresses of the purchasers shall be given immediately on the sale of every lot, in default of which the lot so purchased shall be immediately put up again and re-sold. Payment of that part of the purchase money not made at the time of sale shall be made within ten days thereafter, in default of which the undersigned may either continue to hold the lots at the risk of the purchaser and take such action as may be necessary for the enforcement of the sale, or may at public or private sale, and without other than this notice, re-sell the lots for the benefit of such purchaser, and the deficiency (if any) arising from such re-sale-shall be a charge against such purchaser. 4. Delivery of any purchase will be made only upon pay- ment of the total amount due for all purchases at the sale. Deliveries will be made on sales days between the hours of 9 A. M. and 1 P. M., and on other days—except holidays—between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M. Delivery of any purchase will be made only at the American Art_ Galleries, or other place of sale, as the case may be, and only on presenting the bill of purchase. Delivery may be made, at the discretion of the Association, of any purchase during the session of the sale at which it was sold. 5. Shipping, boxing or wrapping of purchases is a business in which the Association is in no wise engaged, and will not be performed by the Association for purchasers. The Association will, however, afford to purchasers every facility for employing at current and reasonable rates carriers and packers; doing so, however, without any assumption of responsibility on its part for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such service. 6. Storage of any purchase shall be at the sole risk of the purchaser. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, and thereafter, while the Association will exercise due caution in caring for and delivering such purchase, it will not hold itself responsible if such purchase be lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. Storage charges will be made upon all purchases not removed within ten days from the date of the sale thereof. 7%. Guarantee is not made either by the owner or the Asso- ciation of the correctness of the description, genuineness or authenticity of any lot, and no sale will be set aside on account of any incorrectness, error of cataloguing, or any imperfection not noted. Every lot is on public exhibition one or more days prior to its sale, after which it is sold “as is” and without recourse. -The Association exercises great care to catalogue every lot correctly, and will give consideration to the opinion of any trust- worthy expert to the effect that any lot has been incorrectly catalogued, and, in its judgment, may either sell the lot as cata- logued or make mention of the opinion of such expert, who thereby would become responsible for such damage as might result were his opinion without proper foundation. AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, American Art Galleries, Madison Square South, New York City. LIST OF CHINESE DYNASTIES HSIA DYNASTY SHANG DYNASTY CHOU DYNASTY TS’IN DYNASTY HAN DYNASTY THREE KINGDOMS TSIN DYNASTY SIX KINGDOMS T’ANG DYNASTY FIVE DYNASTIES LIAO DYNASTY KIN DYNASTY | SUNG DYNASTY YUAN DYNASTY (Mongol) MING DYNASTY CH’ING DYNASTY (Manchu) 2205—1766 B.C. 1766—1122 B.C. 1129" = oR eB 255— 206 B.C. B.C. 206— 221 A.D. 221— 265 A.D. 265— 420 A.D. 420— 618 A.D. 618— 907 A.D. 907— 960 A.D. ( 907—1168 A.D. 1115—1260 A.D. 960—1280 A.D. 1280—1368 A.D. 1868—1644 A.D. 1644—1911 A.D. AFTERNOON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1916 AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES BEGINNING AT 2.30 O'CLOCK IVORY CARVINGS 1—TIwo Ivory Carvinecs 26“ One a netsuke, the other pheenix and blossoming tree. Tinted. 2—Ivory Box foe Round box with oval flattened top; the cover with etched decoration of figures on a terrace beneath a pine tree. Diameter, 3 inches. 3—Ivory Box vA ;* Carved in the style of the conventional chrysanthe- mum. Yellowish tone. Height, 2%, inches. 4—Two Antique Ivory STATUETTES Chinese. Two Worthies in flowing robes. ea Height, 434 inches. 5—Turee Antiaue Carvep Ivory STaruEttTes Chinese. Chang Kuo with bamboo tubes and rods, and L io 6’ two others. Height, 5 inches 6—Carvep Ivory Mrxiarure Gourp A specimen of Chinese intricate carving. Chain and gourd carved out of one piece. Fret and other designs. wi — Height, 31, inches. Y“—ANTIQUE Carvep Ivory BrusH HoLper [ y« Chinese. Semi-relief carving of figures, rocks and pine trees. Height, 31% inches. 8—Carvep Ivory Tray In the form of a lotus leaf with gold fish, crab and Ge shells in relief. Tinted. Length, 71, inches. 9—Carvep Ivory Brusyu Rest Carved and undercut. Dignitaries and attendants be- pen neath ancient pine trees. Rocks and mountains in the background. Carved teakwood stand. Length, 51%, inches. 10—Carvep Ivory OrnaMENT Chinese. Consisting of sphere within a sphere. Elabo- rately pierced with diaper patterns. The canopy with a seated figure. oe Length, 13 inches. 11—Four Ivory Sratrvuerres Chinese. Lacquered, painted and tinted. Four _., “Jolly Boys.” Teakwood stand. (28 ih Height, 41% inches; width, 61, inches. 12—AnTIQUE CarvED Ivory Brush HoLpEer Chinese. A section of a tusk, with figures, trees, , _,, flowers and mythical animal in low relief. /s a Height, 6 inches. 13—AntTiIauE Carvep Ivory Screen Chinese. The obverse with a Taoist landscape show- ing figures of the immortals, bridge, “Isle of the Blessed,” pavilions and “Hills of Longevity” in the distance. Reverse with poem and seal. ‘Teakwood stand. la) Ad Height on stand, 11 inches; width, 51% inches. 14—AnrTievE Carvep Ivory Screen Chinese. Obverse with low relief carving of immortals, oy ' Taoist landscape with figures, ancient pine trees, storks and “Hills of Longevity” in the distance. Re- verse with poem and seal. Teakwood stand. Height on stand, 11 inches; width, 51/, inches. 15—AnTieuE Carvep Ivory STATUETTE Chinese. One of the Yii Sien or race of immortals. aye ; . Height, 10 inches. 16—AnTiavuE Carved Ivory STATUETTE _, Chinese. Lan Ts’ai-Ho, with a pomegranate in her +S" ~ left hand and a basket of pomegranates in her right. Height, 101% inches. JADE Jade has been classed as a precious stone in China from the ear- liest times of which we have any record. In the classical Book of Poetry—Shih Ching—a beautiful woman is spoken of as a lady of jade. It has not yet been determined how ancient are the earliest specimens which are now in the hands of collectors, but without doubt some of them belong to the Chow Dynasty (B.C. 1122-255). It is probable that further investigation of ancient inscriptions and records will show that some specimens now known will be classified as belong- ing to the Hsia (B.C. 2205-1766) or Shang (B.C. 1766-1122) Dynasty. These jade objects were used in ceremonial presentations at court, as tokens for entry to the palace and other official residences, and for sending trusted messengers. Some objects were also used in tribal and family religious rites. The natural beauty of the colors of jade specimens has been added to by -atmospheric changes, or more often by changes produced by chemical action of the soil in which they have been buried. Disks, knives, spearheads, arrow-points, were among the earliest forms. Later they were decorated and used as ornaments for the tables of writers and artists. 17—Two Jape Daccer Penpanrs—Kance Mao (Han Dynasty) J’ One with white and yellow colorations. The other with whitish coloration. 18—THREE ORNAMENTS or JApE (Han Dynasty) 5 Oa Ma One, a jade dagger pendant, Kang Mao, with yellow- ish coloration. Another, a jade girdle pendant, Pei, flat bell-shaped with basketry decoration, of green jade much discolored. The third, a jade button, Ch’i, with dragon decoration on face, and with conventional thunder scroll on reverse. Very rare. 19—Turee Jape Ornaments (Han Dynasty) One, a jade dagger pendant, Kang Mao, with whitish coloration. Another, an ornament for mouth of scab- c 5 « bard, Péng, with white and red spots, decorated with a hydra over a thunder-scroll diaper. The third, a bit of a bridle, Léh, of green jade with yellow colora- tion. 20—Two Jape Ornaments: Per (Han Dynasty) a One a girdle pendant, green with yellow coloration, with decoration of dragon. Han jade with later deco- ration. The other, hydra head pendant, of green jade with earth spots. 21—Jape GirpLE Cxiasp and ORNAMENTS: Sul (Han / — Dynasty) The girdle clasp white, decorated with conventional pattern of clouds and thunder. Han jade with Ch’ien Lung decoration. The other, a tiger, Hu, of green jade with purplish coloration. 7 22—JapE GirDLE Ciase anp Ornament (Han Dynasty) ence The girdle clasp, Sui, white with earth spots, decorated with nipple pattern. Han jade with Ch’ien Lung deco- ration. ‘The other, a sparrow, Chiu, of drab jade. 23—Javre Sear: Yin (Han Dynasty) Coiled hydra on back and handle. Green jade, with black discolorations. LL ee Diameter, 134 inches. 24—Jane Girpte Pennant: Hv Pri (Han Dynasty) With two small holes in both upper corners and an- f] 4s other larger eye in center, two coiled hydras, with ~~ white and black discolorations. Han jade with Sung decorations. Length, 21%, inches. 25—Two Gray anp Brown Jape OrnaMENTS One, a jade stone, Shuan Shih (Sung or T’ang Dynas- yé ty), covered with a huge mushroom, decorated with hydra; the head is covered by the spreading tail of a falcon. The other, a white girdle pendant fragment, Pei (Han Dynasty). 26—Two Jape Ornaments: Per (Han Dynasty) One, a headpiece of girdle pendant, decorated with id g — thunder pattern, perforated at both ends for sus- pending ornaments. Han jade with Ch’ien Lung dec- oration. The other, a girdle pendant, dragon shaped with Ch’ien Lung carving. 27—Javr Prt (Han Dynasty) _ Russet-colored, decorated with two dragons on one Jie side, and on the other one dragon above conventional clouds. Length, 414, inches. 28—Japr Per (Han Dynasty) Two tigers with intertwining tails, russet-colored with JL creamy white spots. Han jade with Ch’ien Lung carving. Length, 71/, inches. 29—Japre Heap Ornament: Kuan (Han Dynasty) Used by early Emperors. White with brown colora- /o-«%_ tions. A very rare specimen. Carved stand. Height, 1144 inches; width, 21%, inches. 30—Jave CuisEL: Wer or Kuer (Chow Dynasty) Green and brown with three eyelets. Jovk Length, 434 inches. 31—JaprE GirpLE PENDANT: PEI. White with yellow and black discolorations. Crouch- ing tiger on an oval Kiieh, symbol of parting and /S So "——~death and eventual reunion, worn by women and buried with them. Teakwood stand. Length, 3°, inches. 32—JaprE RecumBent Horse: Ma. Green jade, with yellow coloration. Sung decoration. ie a Length, 3 inches. 33—Jape Man, Barparian: Man-Jen (Han Dynasty) White jade with inky black spots. Han jade with o ost ; Sung carving. Height, 334 inches. 34—JapeE Ornament: San Yane (Chien Lung) Pale green jade, two recumbent goats with a kid be- gv / eas between them. Teakwood stand. Length, 4 inches. 385—Two Jave Tuses: Tsune (Han Dynasty) at One with yellowish colorations. The other of coarse ; / jade with white and earth colorations. Respective diameters, 17% inches and 3%, inches. >! 36—Two Jape Tunes: T'sune (Han Dynasty) Greenish white jade with yellowish brown colorations ea ce. : : el Diameters, 214, inches. _ 87—Jave Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) / ~ Resembling a large bracelet with brown coloration. ve —_— Diameter, 2%, inches. 388—Javr Tuse anv Disk (Han Dynasty) A large disk, Pi, green with yellow and purple spots. / oe: _ The tube, Tsung, with yellowish coloration. ~~ Respective diameters, 24%, and 3 inches. 39—Coarsrt JAvE Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) % ye With white and purplish colorations. Diameter, 414 inches. 40—Jape Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) l ,« With brown and yellow coloration. Diameter, 314 inches. 4{—Jape Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) Ae With green, purple and brown colorations. Diameter, 2%, inches. 42—Coarse Jape Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) With green, purple and earth colorations. AL Diameter, 214%. inches. 43—Javr Disx: Pi (Han Dynasty) y ¢¢ With purple and brownish spots. (Chipped.) Teak- wood stand. Diameter, 41/, inches. ‘2 44—Japve Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) ) , With yellow and brown colorations. — Diameter, 2 inches. 45—Larce Jape Disk: Pr (Han Dynasty) Green jade with yellow, purple and brown spots, the oS edge irregular. Teakwood stand. Diameter, 514, inches. 46—Javrt Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) Light and dark colorations. Diameter, 234 inches. ees 47—JavE Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) Green with earth coloration. Commonly called axle- Ss nave. Height, 5%, inches; diameter, 214 inches. 48—JapvrE Disx: Pi (Han Dynasty) With green and dark brown spots. Teakwood stand. Cee Diameter, 51/, inches. 49—JapE DousLE FLower Houper: Hua Cua Hexagonal shape, joined by the body of a quadruped yc at the top and by that of a tiger at the bottom. The two heads are seen at the front and the two bodies at the back. In the mouth of the quadruped is a ring, from which hang two streamers. Each holder is deco- rated with conventional cloud and thunder patterns. Height, 334 inches. 50—Japr Tune: Tsune (Han Dynasty) / ) ; With yellow and earth colorations. Height, 41, inches; diameter, 3 inches. 51—Two Jape Tasrets: Kuer (Chen Kuet) 3 ie One, small with gray and brown spots. The other large, with brownish coloration. Respective lengths, 8 inches and 9% inches. 52—JapE Pircner: Hua Cuia (Han Dynasty) Variegated colors, chiefly of greenish tints. A hydra peers over the back edge of the pitcher. Its upper left foot rests on the breast of a falcon, which has buried its bill in the shoulder of the beast. A wide band of conventional cloud scroll surrounds the body of the pitcher and narrow scrolls on rim and base. Han decoration. Teakwood stand. Height, 41%, inches. 538—JaveE: Prrcuer: Hua Cua (Ch’ien Lung) One tiger of hydra form looks over the edge of the rim, watching another tiger which is just lifting its head to the edge. A third tiger is disporting itself on the other side of the pitcher; two front feet and the curving tail forming the base. The fangs of the monster make the decoration of the body of the vase with two rows of conventional cloud and thunder seroll. Teakwood stand. Height, 514, inches. 54—Japve Bow: Hs1 (Han Dynasty) Ovoid shape, white, with a large russet spot on the side which is carved as the head of a hydra. oe ee 57—Jave Tuse: Tsune (Han Dynasty) Commonly called axle-nave, used in the worship of : _ the earth; green and yellowish brown. 20 —— Height, 6% inches. 58—J ADE Disk: Pi (Han Dynasty) ; With greenish spots. Diameter, 534 inches. sy pe 59—Two Jape Disks: Hyan (Han Dynasty) With yellow and green colorations. Diameters, 41/, inches. (oO = 60—JapE Tasuet: KveEr With two eyelets. Green jade with yellow spots. y , ie Length, 834 inches; width, 8%, inches. 61—Japr Prenpant: Lune Green jade with earth spots. Dragon-shaped with fish FU ‘~ tail. Han jade with Han decoration. Diameter, 614 inches. 62—JapE TasLet: KuEt—caLLep CHEN Kuri (Chow Dy- nasty ) ‘4 J ‘—Green jade with yellow spots, symbol of power. Length, 934 inches; width, 4 inches. 63—Two Larce Jape Disks: Pr (Han Dynasty) One, green jade with white and yellow colorations. The other green jade with brown and purple colora- tions. Basra Respective diameters, 91%, inches. 64—JapE Disk: Pi (Han Dynasty) Green with spots of white. /s Diameter, 634 inches. 65—Japr CuHIsEL AND Writing IMPLEMENT The former, Kuei, drab jade with one eyelet and linear Jo () ‘coloration. The other green jade, Hu, for writing; used by Emperor of Chow Dynasty. Respective lengths, 12%, inches and 1034 inches. a I Fe i ca © ee 4 Sprit i art He ~ - “<. +4 ‘hah oi! 66—F iat Jape Brevi: Pien Cuune (Han Dynasty) /50 = Upper and lower bands decorated with monsters’ heads (t’ao t’ich). Both sides of the bell have similar deco- rations. The handle is perforated so that the bell may be suspended. On either side of the handle is the head of a tiger. Ch’ien Lung decoration of Han jade. Carved teakwood stand and support. Height, 81/, inches. 67—Larce JavE Disk: Pi Richly carved, perhaps used in astronomical calcula- JST ‘+ tions. Early jade with early carving. ‘Teakwood stand. Diameter, 834 inches. 68—Larce Jape Disk: Pi (Han Dynasty) ,, Green with kingfisher blue and green spots. ais ee Diameter, 91/4, inches. PORCELAIN 69—Lanopscare Prare (Ch’ien Lung) The scene is the shore of the West Lake, Hang Chow, famous in Chinese history and folklore. Landscape painting is one of the great divisions of Chinese pic- torial art. It is known to have existed in China as early as the fourth century. The style of painting on this small plate is that of Chao Ch’ien-li, and was copied by the distinguished artist, Wang Hui, who lived at the same time this plate was produced. Seal mark of the period. Diameter, 4 inches. 70—Rooster Cur (Ch’ien Lung) sy A rare specimen, highly prized in China. The decora- tion is a rooster being fed out of hand, and standing near an artificial rock from which grow peonies. On the obverse side of the cup is an autograph poem writ- ten by the Emperor Ch’ien-lung. Seal mark of the period. Height, 21, inches. 71—Smatu Square Vase (Yung-cheng) An unusual specimen of glaze made to resemble the color and appearance of wood varnish. This var- nish, which was formerly unknown as an article of (doe export from China, is now shipped abroad in large quantities and is used in making fine varnishes. ‘This vase is an example of the attempts made by Yung- cheng potters to produce curious effects with glaze. Height, 4 inches. 72—One Pair or Five-cotorep Curs (Ch’ien Lung) With decoration of fish and water plants in colored enamels. Pas Diameter, 31%, inches. / eX 73—Iron-rust SmMaLL Gaxtiupor (Chien Lung) “The iron-rust is a dark, lustrous brown glaze, strewn with metallic specks, due to excess of iron, and in the pe best examples clouded with passages of deep red.”— Hopson. . Height, 334 inches. 74—Onr Pair or Biur anv Wuire Borrie-sHapep VAsEs ( Yung-cheng) / ( ,. This pair of vases reproduce the pale blue of the ~~ Ch’eng Hua period. The decoration is of peonies in a panel cut off by a formal scroll pattern. The potters of the Yung-cheng period were most successful in their imitation of the blue and whites of the Ming Dynasty. Height, 4 inches. 75—FLoweErED Bow.: Fen-ts’ar (Ch’ien Lung) / Brillant white biscuit, decorated with floral branches Gis and fungus sprays. On the inside two bats in coral red. Diameter, 41%, inches. 76—MeEpaAiLion Bown (Ch’ien Lung) /)'- Ci ie ust ~—— Brilliant imperial yellow ground with rich decoration of chrysanthemum branches and flowers, in which are four circular medallions in white reserve. Decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus blossoms, iris, lotus and tree peonies in brilliantly enameled colors. Interior with five bats in coral red. Seal mark of the period. Diameter, 41/, inches. Mityie-Fieurs Bown (Ch’ien Lung) Thick clusters of flowers in famille rose enamels placed so closely together that the whole surface is covered. It resembles a large bouquet made up of all varieties of flowers, and yet in the confusion each flower is painted so as to be easily recognized. (Shghtly im- perfect.) Seal mark of the period. Diameter, 4 inches. 78—Tra-pust Borrie-sHarep Vase (Chien Lung) ae ida “The tea-dust glaze has a scum of dull tea-green specks over an ochreous brown or bronze green glaze, applied either to the biscuit or over an ordinary white- glazed porcelain. It seems to have been a specialty of the Ch’ien-lung period, though there are known specimens with the Yung-cheng mark.”—Horson. The tea-dust is a second glaze applied by blowing or fleck- ing it over a first glaze. Height, 5 inches. SappuirE Buur Borrie-sHapep Vase (Yung-cheng) The vase is known by the Chinese as pao shih lan, “precious stone blue.” It is in the list of the new glazes used during the reign of the Emperor Yung- cheng. It has a faint crackle, and according to Hob- son “is apparently a glaze of the demi grand feu.” (Repaired at the lip.) TTeight, 5%, inches. 80—PracHBLoom Wrirer’s Water Hover (K’ang-hsi) Hi _ Semi-globular, with broad bottom, perfect in surface. o/ ( — Fine, hard biscuit, covered with a very brilliant peach- bloom glaze. In color it comprehends several tones of this highly prized glaze. Mark in brilliant blue under the white glaze of the foot. Diameter, 41% inches. 81—Peracock GREEN Smatyt Vase (Chien Lung) Ovoid with spreading lip. Stone ware with thick glaze. wa _— Height, 51, inches. 82 Smati Jar with Hanpues (Ch’ien Lung) A small, beautiful example of pale pea-green (tou ch’ing) celadon. The perfection of the glaze reminds IS —~ one of the beauty of the earlier specimens of this ware in the Sung Dynasty. The graceful handles are in the form of elephant heads. Height, 41/, inches. 83—Sorr Paste Brive anv Wuire Gatiupor (Chien Lung) A good example of steatitic, or soft paste ware in SS “blue and white of the Ch’ien Lung period. The grace- ful shape combined with a beautiful floral decoration in deep coloring produces a beautiful specimen. Height, 434 inches. 84—Decoraten Bown (Ch’ien Lung) Imperial yellow glaze with lotus, peony and other flowers and sprays in brilliantly colored enamels. The interior with five bats in coral red. Seal mark of the period.» (Very slight chip.) 2p he Sats Diameter, 6 inches. 85—Pair or Biur anp Wuite HawruHorn Gincer Jars (K’ang-hsi) This is an excellent pair of blue and white oviform Jog e_ ginger jars. The decoration consists of plum blos- soms in white over a blue ground of brilliant and trans- ~ Jucent quality. The pulsating color is broken up by dark lines painted under the blue, causing the surface to suggest the appearance of cracked ice. The plum blossoms flourish at the time of the new year in China, and is the appropriate decoration of these jars, which were used for the purpose of sending condiments to friends during the holiday season. ‘Teakwood covers. Height, 5%, inches. ae hg: es bat (ere ie. 86—Parr or Decoratep Watt Vases (Chien Lung) The rectangular body is wider at the top than at the bottom. A floral design encloses a panel, decorated with chrysanthemums. The graceful neck has a floral design, in the center of which is the character “Shou,” and on both sides of the neck are handles. Imperial ware. ‘These vases are intended to be hung on a wall as a receptacle for flowers. Height, 81% inches. “ oe a 7 ate ad ' aes 7 ey * de ¥ No, 89 No. 88 No. 87 87—FicurEe or Kuayn-yin (Chien Lung) Seated figure of the Goddess on a lotus throne. Drap- eries, headdress, face, arms and ates brilliantly en- e 4 ‘— ameled and gilded. (Illustrated) Height, 51% inches. 88—Ficure or Cuou Ts’ane (Chien Lung) Brilliant enameled coloring. This is a statuette of Chou Ts’ang, the faithful attendant of Kuan Yi, the of G0 ~~ famous warrior, at the close of the Han Dynasty. The long, flowing beard adds to the dignity of the figure. ’ Height, 81%, inches. (Illustrated) 89—Ficurre or Kuan P’tne (Chien Lung) Brilliant enameled coloring. Kuan P’ing, the son of Kuan Yu, is always associated with Chou Ts’ang as 5 4 ¢*— one of the squires of the famous warrior, Kuan Yi. He is gentle of demeanor and youthful in appearance. Height, 8 inches. (Illustrated) 90—Seavare Jar (Yung-cheng) Celadon glaze with crackle simulating broken ice. The Lo decoration is the pa kua, or eight trigrams formed by the permutations of broken and unbroken lines. The short neck corresponds with the base. Seal mark of the period. Height, 10 inches. 91—Decoratep Prate (Kang-hsi) White ground with a decoration of flowering chrysan- [6 — themums, grasses, rocks, insects and birds in various brilliantly colored enamels. Teakwood stand. Diameter, 1034 inches. | . 92—UnievE Imperiat Vase (Ch’ien Lung) ‘goes Bottle-shaped, with the body gracefully drawn into a short, slender neck, which recurves into a spreading lip, and two handles attached to the center of the neck, the latter decorated with lotus scrolls in mot- tled blue. The upper part of the body is movable. It has a yellow ground, and is decorated with flower scrolls and three protruding rams’ heads. The in- terior of the neck is covered with a delicate green glaze. A unique specimen of the potter’s art. Slight- ly damaged at the lip and repaired. Height, 11 inches. 93—Rooster on a Rock (K’ang-hsi) A white rooster standing upon a dark-colored rock. “— The modeling is an excellent example of the best work of Chinese ceramic art. The head is crested with red, the eyes, beak and tail show clear contours. The feathers are engraved in outline and the whole ap- pearance is full of life. (Beak chipped. ) Height, 16 inches. 94—Vase: Lanc-yao (K’ang-hsi) fig An unusually fine example of rich sang-de-beuf glaze, which covers the entire vase with a wealth of ox-blood red, deep in tone, darkening toward the base. The rim and interior of the neck, as well as the bottom of the vase, have a cream-white glaze crackled in pale brown. On one side of the body is a splash of bril- liant cream-white glaze. From the collection of a Manchu Prince. Height, 1614 inches. 95—F LamBE Jar (Yung-cheng) A beautiful specimen of slaty-purple color, which has ee been produced by the misfiring of a monochrome in 059 ~~ the grand feu. This capricious coloring is the result of chance action of the fire upon the copper-oxide in the glaze. Height, 814, inches. 96—Buack Borrie-sHarep Vase (K’ang-hst) Unusually graceful shape. Globular, with broad base and long neck; black ground. Decorated in green poniete. and yellow with flying phcenix surrounded with fledg- lings and floating clouds, fashioned like the buds of flowers. This vase has been broken, but all the pieces have been preserved and the vase has been mended in its original shape and covered with modern glaze, through which the original enamel can be clearly seen. Height, 18 inches. 97—LarcE Puate: Lune Cu’uan (Kang-hsi) — A good specimen of celadon, with an underglaze deco- ration of peonies—the fu-luei flower. It is a beauti- Leg ful pale olive or sea-green color, which has been made by the transparency of the biscuit through the thin glaze. Such ware as this has been frequently ascribed to the Wan-li period of the Ming Dynasty, but there is little doubt now that it belongs correctly to the reign of the Emperor K’ang-hsi. Diameter, 171% inches. 98—Larce Puate: Lune: Cu’van (K’ang-hst) A good specimen of celadon, similar to the preceding q Be cae but without decoration. | Diameter, 18 inches. ENAMEL Canton enamels are known by the Chinese as foreign porcelains— Yang-tzu. Many specimens were painted after models brought from Western countries by early traders and missionaries. This industry was also fostered by the Emperors K’ang-hsi, Yung-cheng and Ch’ien- lung in the Imperial factories in Peking, where they had the assist- ance of Joseph Castiglione, an Italian priest, who trained the two brothers Chang. Many pieces produced for the palace were small, but of delicate, refined workmanship. Those produced in Canton were larger and more highly decorated. 99—Canton Enamen Rectancutar Tasuet (Chien Lung) x ~. Western design of peonies and kingfisher in brilliantly enameled colorings. Height, 717, inches; width, 5 inches. 100—Canton Enamet-Recranevrar Taster (Chen Lung) Western design of a lady seated before a loom. Nude oe children, vases and curtain in brilliantly enameled col- orings. Height, 5 inches; width, 71 inches. 101—Canton Enamet Recraneutar Taser Framed and decorated with three figures beneath a [250 pine tree in brilliantly enameled colorings, showing Western influence. Height, 7 inches; width, 4 inches. 102—Cantron Enamet Savcer-sHapepD PuiatTe (Yung- cheng) /5 — Center decoration of peonies and two pheasants on a rock, the border with a diaper pattern and three panels in white reserve, decorated with flowers and insects, all in brilliant enamel coloring. Diameter, 12 inches. POTTERY 1083—Two Fracments or Coun Ware (Sung Dynasty) 7 0* Celadon glaze with splashes of red. | 104—Ytan Dynasty Bown ex: Small, with inner and outer surface glazed. Foot un- Ree glazed. Diameter, 314 inches. 105—Smatt Bow1 (Yuan Dynasty) eae Heavy sky blue glaze. Diameter, 31/4, inches. 106—Suattow Bown (Yuan Dynasty) Sky blue glaze with purple spots. (Repaired with a ye piece of the same material.) Diameter, 414 inches. 107—Incense Burner (Sung Dynasty) i Oy A small tripod of the Lung Ch’uan ware—celadon. 57 — The thick crackled glaze has a very rich effect. Height, 21%, inches. 108—Smatit Tine Yao Prats (Sung Dynasty) pee Tete unusually fine specimen of Northern Ting ware, / 0‘ the biscuit very white. The shape is that of the Lai- tang flower. Diameter, 334 inches. 109—Srat Cortor Box: NorrHern Tine Yao (Sung Dy- nasty ) ; ,. this small box has a beautiful flower pattern incised JU on its body and cover. It was used to contain ver- milion coloring mixed with oil and absorbed in silk waste. Seals made of jade and other stones or metal ware were impressed upon the mass before being used upon paper or silk. Diameter, 21, inches. 110—Six Smarty Prares (Yuan Dynasty) i Various gradations of celadon. oO Averace diameter, 41/, inches. — 111—Smatt Bown (Yuan Dynasty) Crackled like Ko ware. An unusually fine sky-blue (<_ glaze. Diameter, 414 inches. 112—Fracment or a Pirate (Yuan Dynasty) This is part of a larger plate, broken and ground G ‘— down to this size. Fine coloring; rimmed with metal. Diameter, 534 inches. 1138—Incense Burner (Yuan Dynasty) A tripod of shapely form, with characteristic spots of [ore reddish, purple and light blue. ae Height, 234 inches. 114—Smartt Bowt (Yuan Dynasty) Thick gray blue glaze, with an unglazed spot in the 2 Ls? — center. Diameter, 41/4 inches. 115—Tine Yao Prate (Sung Dynasty) An example of Southern Ting ware, made while the yom kee reigning house of Sung was located at Hang-chow. The biscuit and glaze are somewhat different from those of the Northern Ting. ‘This plate has “trick- ling tears” on the under side. Diameter, 61/, inches. 116—-Derr Puare, Tine Yao (Sung Dynasty) A plate with floral design and crackled glaze. The (oe brownish shade is due to over-firing, leaving a few creamy patches to show the usual color of this Tu Ting ware. Diameter, 61/, inches. 117—Coarst Tine Yao Prate (Sung Dynasty) A flower and leaf are incised within a circular band. /2%:_ This is an example of Southern Ting ware. Diameter, 6°, inches. 118—-Tren Tu Tine Smart Pirates (Sung Dynasty) A collection of plates of similar size and pattern made ,. in yellow-white Ting porcelain. Such a collection can ? ~~ only be secured by years of careful selection. Tall carved teakwood stands. Diameter, 434 inches. 119—Two Puates (Sung Dynasty) One is of Chun ware with a beautiful crackle and eee spots of red resembling the celebrated Ko ware. The whole surface of the plate has a pinkish appearance. The other is a specimen of brilhantly glazed Kuan ware which was among the most highly prized prod- ucts of the Sung period. Diameters, 714 inches. 120—Pair or SuHattow Purates (Ming Dynasty) lu G+ Decoration similar to early Ru yao. Diameter, 714, inches. 121—Two Bowts (Yuan Dynasty) GO" Thick celadon glaze. ame Diameters, 534 inches. 122—Burack Trea Bow.: Tine (Sung Dynasty) The biscuit from which this bowl is made has a clear, musical ring. The bowl is shallow and broad, the i v" body flaring immediately from a low foot. It is coated with a glaze of rich black, interspersed with brownish tints. The glaze is made very thick so as to retain the best flavor of tea. The brownish-black lines are said to resemble the fur marks of a hare. Diameter, 7 inches. 125—Pair or Bowrs: Lune Cu’van (Yuan Dynasty) Both inside and out the glaze has taken on strange ,- coloring. The tapering shape of the bowls is unusual. “LS _. . Diameter, 6 inches. ca 3 124—Puate (Sung. Dynasty) Plate of Tu Ting ware, with floral decoration. Rimmed /Q2-Sse with copper. Diameter, 8 inches. 125—Puate (Sung Dynasty) Tu Ting ware, with floral decoration. The crackle ; and darkish spots of this plate make it a rare speci- | — men. Rimmed with copper. — Diameter, 8 inches. 126—Purate (Sung Dynasty) A very fine specimen of white Northern Ting ware. It ; 27 ‘has a dragon incised in the center and the design is boldly drawn. On the back are seen “trickling tears” which are as highly prized by Chinese collectors as the colored spots in the Chiin ware. Rimmed with q copper. z Diameter, 8 inches. °127—Bowtr: Norruern Tine Yao (Sung Dynasty) This bowl has a pattern of two fish incised on the in- ve ee side. On the outside are darkish lines, which resem- ble trickling tears, or tear drops. This character- istic is highly prized by Chinese collectors. Rimmed with copper. Diameter, 8 inches. 128—Suattow Cuuan Prate (Yuan Dynasty) Thick glaze. A good example of Lung Ch’uan ware. Diameter, 74%, inches. 129—Bow.: Nortruern Tine Yao (Sung Dynasty) A beautiful pattern of flowers is incised on the inside of this bowl. On the outside may be seen the lines of eae trickling tears. Rimmed with metal. Diameter, 814 inches. 180—Jar: Lune Cu’uan (Yuan Dynasty) With thick crackled glaze. Pale green, with two handles 4, . oe. Height, 5 inches. 131—Whirte Jar (Sung Dynasty) This is probably a specimen of Kuang tung ware al- eer though there are some qualities which would seem to YS ~~ indicate that it was produced in some other place. The mouth of the jar is shaped like the bulb of a chrysanthemum. Height, 31%, inches. 182—Bowt with Friarine Sives (Yuan Dynasty) Coated with a thick celadon glaze. 3 Fag va Diameter, 714 inches. 1383—GtosuLar Jar (Sung Dynasty) Flattened, ribbed body with short neck and five gro- q Jj < tesque head feet. Gray clay, coated with olive green glaze. Height, 51% inches. 134—Trivop Incense Burner (Yuan Dynasty) Coated with a coarse glaze. Two side handles, and / ) as floral decoration in relief. Height, 61/, inches. 1385—Urn: Lune Cu’uan (Sung Dynasty) This celadon glaze is very beautiful, having a soft, Asse +- smooth, translucent texture and quiet tints. The color of this urn, which has two small handles, is the dull green of melon rind. Celadon ware has always been highly prized by the Chinese and Japanese as the perfection of refinement in coloring. Height, 51% inches. ai a a Ral a el a i | Bo 1386—Smati-mMoutTHED WinE Jar (Yuan Dynasty) A splendid specimen. The attractive coloring of the upper part of the jar is surpassed by the variegated colors near the foot where the glaze congealed. Height, 10 inches. 1387—Recraneurar Firower Disu: Kuan Yao (Ming Dy- . a nasty ) Gray glaze with brown-flecked rim about lower part. The foot pierced in two places and unglazed, as is the interior. Length, 1014, inches; width, 314%, inches. 138—GuoxsuLar Bown (Yuan Dynasty) Shapely in form, delicate in color, and with thick, bril- / ) ) esliant glaze. | Height, 6 inches. 139—BotTLe-sHAPED VASE (Ming Dynasty) With two handles, flattened spherical body, tubular neck and spreading lip. Coated with cream-white rt elaZze. oe Height, 81, inches. 140—BortrTiEe-sHareD Vase (Ming Dynasty) Pear-shaped body with lobed mouth and a tiger and ©: "/&_dragon modeled in low relief about the neck. Coated with cream-white glaze over which is a brown crackle. Height, 131% inches. 141—Vase: Tu Tine (Sung Dynasty) The thick, creamy glaze of the Ting ware was fre- quently compared by the Chinese to congealed fat, Ys “ or mutton fat. The decoration of peonies incised in the biscuit displays the strength and originality of Sung Dynasty workmanship. Height, 15%, inches. 142—Jar: Tu Tine (Yuan Dynasty) Thick glaze, which has been broken away near the / y gu base, exposing the biscuit. 148—Pitiow: Tine Yao (Sung Dynasty) The fine molding of this pillow is displayed not only 7420 — in its perfect shape, but in the tiger-head at the end. Such pillows were said to be “efficacious in keeping the eyes clear and preserving the sestlo so that in old age fine writing can be read.” Length, 111% inches; height, 6 inches. 144—Mortvuary VESSEL Well with bucket. Red clay, partially coated with a <2 green glaze and gray incrustations. Height, 7 inches. 145—Cooxtne RANGE eae Reddish clay, coated with a green glaze. Length, 8 inches; width, 7 inches. 146—Trirvop IncEensE BurNER witH CovER Olive-green glaze. Cover with low relief decoration of mythical lions, dragons and pheasants. xo ¢ Height, 71/, inches; diameter, 8 inches. 147—Cooxine RANGE Slate-colored clay, the top with various symbols in “1 relief. Length, 10 inches; width, 8 inches. 148—Cyurmpricat Jar With tripod support. Cover with relief ornamenta- ee tion of mountain design. About the body, low relief ornamentation of tigers and phenix, rudimentary ring handles. Olive-green glaze. (Repaired.) Height, 6 inches; diameter, 8 inches. 149—Bouovpuistic Imace _,, Stone figure with glazed back on which is the incised / 5 — date, third year of Wu Ting. This image was made for the Pao Teh Temple. A rare object, as it was most unusual to put glaze on stone. . Height, 7, inches. 150—Fvuxien Soapstone [mace Standing Buddha on carved lotus throne. Background be 2 — of lotus, scroll and fire emblems in low relief. Height, 81/, inches. 151—Fvuxten Soapstone Imace, GILDED ee Buddhistic figure standing on lotus throne, lotus back- ground in low relief. Tinted red. Height, 834 inches. FRAMED FRAGMENTS OF CHUN WARE 152—Vase-sHarpeD FracMentT oF Coun Ware (Sung Dy- nasty ) Lustrous blue glaze, with splash of red and purple. /2_ Carved frame of teakwood. Height, 10 inches; width, 61%, inches. 158—Fan-sHarep Fragment or Coun Ware (Sung Dy- nasty ) ee Sky-blue with splashes of red, green and purple. Carved frame of teakwood. Height, 10 inches; width, 8 inches. 154—Two Fracments or Coun Ware (Sung Dynasty) One vase-shaped, the other oval. Sky-blue glaze, with splashes of red, green and purple. Carved frame of 4 ‘— teakwood. Heights, 12 inches and 714, inches. 4 2A hs ’ , ¥ 3 Te se - ‘ ‘ : at 5 * ' 155—PracH-sHAPED FracMEeNT oF CHun Ware (Sung Dy- nasty ) Bas Sky-blue glaze, with tapering leaf-shaped splash of / 7“ ved and purple. Carved frame of teakwood. Height, 1134 inches; width, 8 inches. 156—Fan-suarep Fracment ‘or Coun Ware (Sung Dy- nasty ) Celadon glaze, with splash of sang-de-beuf. Carved viaete frame of teakwood. a in Height, 101%, inches; width, 91/4 inches. 157—Twetve Fracments or Coun Ware (Sung Dynasty) Various sizes and shapes. Variegated glazes with [ _, brilliant splashes of red, brown, green and purple. In 0 two frames of teakwood. Height, 11 inches; width, 16 inches. 158—Twetve Fracments or Coun Ware (Sung Dynasty) Similar to the preceding. ry 159—Twetve Fracments or Coun Ware (Sung Dynasty) Similar to the preceding. ane (Illustrated) BRONZE Bronze vessels form the earliest attempt of the Chinese to express artistic conceptions. They are of great importance in the later devel- opment of art products as having been the original shapes copied ; in later materials, such as pottery and porcelain clay. The inscrip- b tions on bronzes are the earliest records of the ideographs from y which the written language of China and Japan has developed. These y 4 inscriptions, cast into the surface of bronze vessels by means of wax matrices, were part of the artistic motive. They attempted to ex- press ideas not only accurately, but artistically. Bronze vessels were used on ceremonial occasions in the family, tribe and nation. Offerings of wine and food were presented in these vessels to ancestors and guardian spirits. The possession of the sacrificial bronze vessels of a principality denoted overlordship. The Great Yu (B.C. 2205-2197), Emperor of the Hsia Dynasty, is said to have cast nine tripods from bronze brought from each of the nine divisions of his Empire, and these were considered as symbols of his - imperial sway. . The composition of the bronze used in these vessels varies from 90 per cent copper in the dark russet-brown specimens to 60 per cent copper in the dull-gray specimens which the Chinese describe as of mercurial—Shui-yin—color. The difference in the amount of alloy and in the quality of the soil in which they were buried accounts for the great variety in the color of the patina which covers the vessels. ee 160—Smarit Bronze Lame (Tang Dynasty) a Saucer-shaped with side handle. On tall foot. i Height, 21, inches. 161—Pair or Bronze Paper Weicuts (T'ang Dynasty) Seated tigers, engraved and showing traces of gilding. a Height, 3 inches. os ca erg enches Be SI 9 ERE eB Sh ten ner shee Ss ee Bronze VASE AND CYLINDRICAL Box | The former, T’ang Dynasty, with netted design and showing traces of gilding. The latter with green pa- tina. < Respective heights, 3%, inches and 31% inches. ‘ee * i a — F vt 163—Two Bronze Axir-enps: Kane Tou (Han Dynasty) The former is richly decorated with thunder-scroll—_ lui wen—pattern. The latter is plain. Such beauti- ful axle-ends were probably only used on Imperial chariots. See “An Examination of Chinese Bronzes”’ in the Smithsonian Report, 1914. Respective heights, 2144 inches and 3 inches. 164—Two Bronze Daccrrs (Han Dynasty) _, ,« With brown and greenish incrustations. / a ye Length, 71% inches. 165—Bronze Daccer (Chow Dynasty) J/g Showing green incrustations. Z Length, 81 inches. 166—Bronze Musicat Rarrie: Wu Lao (Chow Dynasty) This was used in ceremonial dancing. It has a loose [ tongue which rattles when the instrument is shaken. ¢* a r - —- See “An Examination of Chinese Bronzes” in the Smithsonian Report, 1914. Height, 6 inches. 167—Bronze Cur: Cuin (Chow Dynasty) Red and green patina. The neck has a narrow band of thunder-scroll—lui wen. A covering of enamel ““— has combined with the patina of the vessel to produce a brilliant black glaze, known to the Chinese as He- ch’i-ku. Vessels with this patina are especially prized. Height, 41/, inches. he 4 n ~~] a No. 168 No. 170 No. 169 168—Incense Burner: Hstane Lu (T’ang Dynasty) Antique green patina. With saucer-shaped base and /t~ 4+ pierced conical top with loose ring. Height, 41/, inches. 169—IncENsE Burner: Hsiane Lu (T’ang Dynasty) Green patina. With saucer-shaped base and the cover /lL4£ of pierced design. Height, 4 inches. 170—Incense Burner: Hstane Lu (Han Dynasty) Green patina. A graceful vessel with perforated cover pee and broad saucer for catching the overflow of incense ashes. Height, 61% inches. 171—Smatt Bronze Betz: To (Han Dynasty) This has an inscription of “I Niu Yang,” meaning that /.)_ 6 it was used during the sacrifice of oxen—Niu, and ~— sheep—Yang. On carved wood stand. Height, 41/, inches. ~172—Bronze Miniature JAr CL . With incised spearhead and other decorations. Green patina. On three feet. * Height, 2%/, inches. 173—BronzeE GirpLE Buckie (Chow Dynasty) Inlaid with gold and silver. Antique green patina. 6 a) > Length, %1/, inches. 174—Bronze STEELYARD Wetcut (T'sin Dynasty) With lateral ridges, showing incrustations. Special 3 ¢-— stand. Height, 21% inches. 175—Sma.u Bronzrt Bett: To (Han Dynasty) This has an inscription of “I Niu Yang,” meaning / / 9 that it was used during the sacrifice of oxen—Niu, and sheep—Yang. Wooden stand. | Height, 41%, inches. itv Sprar Hanpie: Coane Tou (Han Dynasty) | ‘ Plain. Length, 81% inches. sok 177— Bronze Spear Hanpie: Cuane Tou (Chow Dy- z eae nasty ) Richly decorated contemporaneous inscription on in- ner side of top. Supported on wooden stand. See “An Examination of.Chinese Bronzes” in the Sa sonian Report, 1914. Length, 81/, inches. 178—Bronze Pan: Tou (Han Dynasty) Cash pattern on bottom. Inscription on handle. For- é-««_ merly owned by Yuan Yuan, the distinguished arche- ine ologist. é Diameter, 5%/4 inches. % 179—Bronze Pan: Tou (Five Dynasties) Decorated with pair of fish. With inscription on han- /( °—dle. Length, 534 inches. 180—Bronze Wine Vessei: Cuovu (Chow Dynasty) Green patina, with incrustations. A small oval bowl with large ring handles. ‘ae Height, 24%, inches; length, 51%, inches. 181—Bronze Wine Cur: Fu Hsin Cum (Shang Dynasty) Green patina. A cup of early date with decoration of ‘three raised bands at the narrowest part of the cup. A contemporaneous inscription of two characters, Fu Hsin, indicates the original ownership of this cup, Chih. Height, 6 inches. 182—Bronze Haneine Bet: To (Han Dynasty ) Antique green patina. With rich decoration and a long handle, in which is a small ring to suspend the ee bell. The inscription is not decipherable. Wood stand. Height, 7/, inches. 183—Bronze Lisation Cup: Cuion (Chow Dynasty) Antique green patina. ‘The decoration of the body is thunder scroll—lui wen. An animal-head surmounts aah *»_ the handle at the side. Above are two square-shaped lugs with tops, intended for suspension of the cup while pouring out wine. One of the three feet is slight- ly damaged. Carved wood stand. Height, 9 inches. 184— Bronze Canpiesticxk: Tene (Han Dynasty) With gray and green incrustations. This small pricket candlestick has a top larger than the base. It has no decoration or inscription. See “An Examination of 7 Chinese Bronzes” in the Smithsonian Report, 1914. e . ,. *. . . . = Height, 614, inches; diameter, 634 inches. 185—Bronze Lization Cup: Coton (Chow Dynasty) Red and malachite green incrustations. The body is uf J ‘— decorated with thunder scroll—lui wen. The handle has animal-head decoration. ‘Two protruding lugs are intended for suspending the vessel while wine is poured from it on either side through different shaped lips. ¢ (Both of the projecting lips have been repaired.) § f Height, 8 inches. 186—Bronzet Imace: Tsao Hsiane . = Buddha with two attendants. Dated 14th year of the : ries Sas Emperor K’ae Huang (594 A.D.). | Height, 12 inches. | 187—Bronze SacririciaL VesseL: Counce Cut Ko (Chow Dynasty) The decoration of this vessel is, with perpendicular ribs and plain circular bands, divided into three sections. A contemporaneous inscription on the inside of the rim shows that this vessel, Ko, was presented to Chung Chi. Described in the Ch’i Ku Shih, VIII p. 1. Height, 414 inches. ieee 188—Bronze Ewer: Hu Hsine I (Han Dynasty) - With green and gray incrustations. The shape of this . vessel is like the body of a tiger with the tail curled so 2-2-sv 4s to form a handle, and with the mouth distended to ~ form the spout. It has only three legs, and the body is not decorated. The ancient inscription is covered with incrustation. On a wooden stand. See “An Ex- amination of Chinese Bronzes” in the Smithsonian Report, 1914. Height, 31/ inches. / 189—Bronze Grain VeEsseEv: Lien (Han Dynasty) Reddish bronze with green incrustations. Supported /)£ on three slender feet, the circular body of this vessel — is without decoration. Ring handles are attached to protruding animal-heads just under the thickened rim. Height, 9 inches. 190—Bronze Laver: Po (Han Dynasty) This vessel has only the decoration of a narrow band ) around the center and another near the rim, between aS which are two protruding animal-heads to which are attached ring handles. It probably had a cover which is now missing. Supported on wooden stand. Height, 6 inches; diameter, 81% inches. 191—Bronze Breaker-sHAPED Vase: SHuH Ku (Chow Dy- nasty ) . Green and red patina, with rich decoration; the cen- ae ter of this graceful vase is divided into four sections by lateral raised band. An unusually beautiful patina covers the inner and outer surface of the mouth. See “An Examination of Chinese Bronzes” in the Smith- sonian Report, 1914. Height, 1114 inches. 192—Bronze Laver: Po (Han Dynasty) With green incrustations. A narrow band of thun- 14, ys der pattern—lui wen—surrounds the body of this ves- Cee sel. Above this band are two ring handles. The mouth spreads outward. Like vessels of this class, it is very light in weight. Height, 5 inches; diameter, 61%, inches. 1938—Bronze Grain Measure: Liane (Han Dynasty) Green incrustations. Between the thickened rim and ot) ,- thickened base, a semicircular handle and’square socket ~~ are attached. The socket is intended for the inser- tion of a wooden handle to be used in tipping the vessel. On the bottom, in rilievo, are the two char- acters Jih Li, meaning “daily prosperity.” Height, 31, inches; diameter, 8 inches. 7) a — - : = ‘ — - f ip. Nady ie oo a ae ae ae ail ate 194—Bronze SacririciaL VesseL: Ko (Han Dynasty) Reddish bronze, with greenish incrustations. The large bulging legs of this vessel distinguish vessels of < op di this class from tripods. The two upright handles are : very unusual in vessels of the Ko class, but are always found on tripods. The body has a heavy incrustation of rough patina on account of burial in damp, coarse : a soul. Height, 534 inches. 195—Bronze Vesseu: Tine (Han Dynasty) pss With gray and green incrustations. Tripod support but not ornamented. It has two ring handles at the side, which do not extend above the rim of the ves- sel, as is usual in tripods. The flattened cover has three rings which serve as feet when it is inverted. The three long, slender legs combine with a flattened body and cover to give a peculiar shape to this vessel. Height, 5 inches; diameter, 61%, inches. 196—Bronze Rance (Han Dynasty) z 2S? With green and earthy incrustations, the body in form of an animal, intended for mortuary use. Complete with necessary utensils. Wood stand. See “An Ex- amination of Chinese Bronzes” in the Smithsonian Report for 1914. Height, 51% inches; length, 814 inches. 197—Bronze Vesset: Tine (Han Dynasty) Otte With antique green patina. Tripod support, with up- turned handles. ‘This is sometimes referred to as a oe Fu and not as a Ting, on account of the globular shape of the body when the cover is attached. The decoration of the body and cover is of the cloud scroll —yun wen—pattern. The long handles, short legs, thick body and protruding lipped top combine in form- ing a very graceful shape. Height, %1/, inches; diameter, 8 inches. 198—Bronze Wine Vesset (Chow Dynasty) Malachite green patina. The decoration is distin- guished by grace and strength. The pattern of the LL 286 band below the rim, and also of that around the base of the vessel, is lui wen—thunder scroll. The body and the lower part of the handles have no decoration, the upper part of the handle being in the form of an animal-head. On carved wooden stand. Height, 514, inches; diameter, 7 inches. 199—Bronze Wine Vessevt: Hstane Tsun (Han Dynasty) Green patina. The spout is shaped like the head and SOY ers proboscis of an elephant and the handle decorated with a simple pattern. ‘The vessel was used for pour- ing wine into libation cups on an-altar during sacri- ficial ceremonies. Such vessels had no covers. Height, 12 inches. TAT YO oe 200—Bronze Wine Por: Yu (Han Dynasty) Antique green patina and incrustations. A carved handle is attached to the body of the vessel by three ey? / y, Bw rings of a chain. A small, narrowband surrounds : the top of the cover, to which are attached three cs rings used as feet when the cover is inverted. The i vessel is supported by three carved feet. Inside the & cover and on the base of the vessel are inscriptions, 2 ie) which are undecipherable on account of being covered with patina. Elaborate stand. Height, 7%, inches; diameter, 51% inches. 201— Bronze Wine VessEv: Fu Tine (Chow Dynasty) Reddish brown patina. The decoration of the bands at the top and base of this vessel are in thunder scroll —lui wen—pattern, while the body of the vessel is eee plain. The handles terminate in animal-heads. The inscription was cast contemporaneously with the ves- sel and means that this vessel was intended to be used by Fu Ting. On carved wood stand. Height, 61, inches; diameter, 8 inches. 202—BronzeE Wine Vessev: I Hu (Han Dynasty) The body tapers into a graceful neck, which widens into an outspreading mouth. Graceful in shape, with- J *—out decoration, but with a beautiful green patina. Height, 121% inehes. 203—Bronze Wine VeEsseL (Chow Dynasty) Reddish bronze with malachite green incrustations. The plain body is encircled by a raised circular line, above which is a band decorated in thunder scroll— tT tui wen—pattern, with animal heads at the center on both sides. A similar band, but narrower, sur- rounds the center of the base. The handles have ani- mal-head decoration. No inscription. On carved wood stand. Height, 61, inches; diameter, 9 inches. 204—BronzeE Sacrirician Prarrer: Fu (Chow Dynasty) With antique green incrustations. A platter with two handles and four spreading feet. The decoration on / DQ “the under side is thunder scroll—lui wen—and the in- scription on the inside of the bottom of the vessel is covered with incrustation and patina. See “An Ex- amination of Chinese Bronzes” in the Smithsonian Re- port for 1914, plate VIII. Length, 1114 inches; width, 934 inches. 205——Bronze Wine VessEL: Hu (Han Dynasty) Jar-shaped of yellowish bronze, with green and red pa- £9 64 tina and decorated with three plain bands. Ring han- dles are attached through a protruding decoration in the form of an animal-head. No inscription. On a wooden stand. Height, 12 inches. 206—Bronze Wine Vesset: Tun (Chow Dynasty) With three feet, an unusual pattern. Plain ribs sur- round the center of the vessel and about the top and / [hae base are bands of conventional design. The handles at the side are massive. The tops of the legs and handles are animal heads. Probably it originally had a cover, but this is now missing. Height, 7 inches; diameter, 9 inches. 207—-Bronze Wine Por: Yu (Han Dynasty) Green patina, with decorations of a netted design to imitate knotted cord on the body, while the top and base are plain. A handle is attached to the top of OC °< the vessel by three sections of a chain. The cover is attached to one of chains by two links, so that when the vessel was inverted to pour out heated wine the cover would not fall to the ground. Height, 11%, inches. 208—Bronze Wine VeEsseEv: Let (Chow Dynasty) Green patina. This is of unusual shape. The body is sates : ; ip 3 — , - , . “ Sam (ay ee! ee, Re ea ae Paste a, A 7h bs —— oe Le iis nes - Nees decorated with a conventional p’an k’uet, or coiled pin- = / ——— niped pattern. There is also a conventional band around the base of the vessel, but between this band and & 7 yl a . et the body decoration and between the body decoration and the rim there are plain unornamented spaces. Three square holes in the base indicate that they were left for the purpose of attaching some means of carry- ing the vessel. On wooden stand. Height, 7 inches; diameter, 10 inches. )0 - 209—BronzE Wine Vesset: Tun (Chow Dynasty) Oe — Reddish brown and green patina.