. Illustrated catalogue of the beautiful old Chinese porcelains comprising the extraordinary private collection formed by Mr. S. S. Carvalho of New York [electronic resource] : to be sold at unrestricted public sale at the American Art Galleries on the dates herein stated. 4,-50—Blue and White Garni-ithe {Kuiig-hsi) (J) Grand Blue and White Ginger Jar. Ovoid, with a high,flat shoulder. Ornate decoration in cobalt-blue of various toneson a creamv-white -round under a brilliant glaze. Four foliated / (,medallions extend from a double base border quite to the top ofthe body at the flat shoulder,
. Illustrated catalogue of the beautiful old Chinese porcelains comprising the extraordinary private collection formed by Mr. S. S. Carvalho of New York [electronic resource] : to be sold at unrestricted public sale at the American Art Galleries on the dates herein stated. 4,-50—Blue and White Garni-ithe {Kuiig-hsi) (J) Grand Blue and White Ginger Jar. Ovoid, with a high,flat shoulder. Ornate decoration in cobalt-blue of various toneson a creamv-white -round under a brilliant glaze. Four foliated / (,medallions extend from a double base border quite to the top ofthe body at the flat shoulder, which carries two more medallions, heavily outlined, enclose on their reservedground scrolls, books, pavilions, a figure near a bridge, andhousehold ornaments, skilfully penciled, the composition thesame in each. The spaces between the medallions are occupiedby flower groups and sprays. On the foot, within the bluedouble ring, the lozenge—symbol of victory—from the EightPrecious Things. Has carved teakwood cover and stand, thecover enclosing a carved medallion of white jade. Hiight. 11% inrhe*. (B) Large Blue and White Ginger Jar. Ovoidal, with carvedteakwood cover enclosing a carved jade medallion. Decorated infour large foliate panels with figur
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