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17 inches. No mark. This is an instance of crackle decorated
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with blue and white. The is the of
subject god longevity,
mounted on a and followed by two while on
stag, supporters,
the other side of the vase two Taoist priests bow their respects.
It will be noticed that on the neck is a band of key pattern
with heads above.
joo-e
The staff which the attendant carries is known as a
knotted staff, and is often to be found in the hands of Chinese
worthies. The seems to be that articles can be tied to
object
the end of it without slipping down, as would be the case if
smooth. In this instance a emblem of
pilgrim's gourd-bottle,
longevity, and a flat, square article, probably a book, are
attached to the head of the staff.
The Buddhist deities often carry a ringed staff "sur-
mounted by a kind of hoop, upon which are looped a number
of loose metallic It is an attribute of certain arhats
rings.
whom is carried, to
and Bodhisattvas, by it give warning by
the of the to insects and other
clanking rings creeping things,
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lest they should be crushed by the footsteps of the saint
This is a
(Anderson, p. 73). Kang-he piece.
No. 228. Cylindrical vase with flange lip. Height, 17|
inches and base, 5 and inches. No mark, but
; diameter, top 5f
two blue rings. This is a very good specimen of the pieces
decorated with which in this instance extends round
scenery,
the vase without any break. The top part of this vase is left
with the of a of bats on the
quite plain, exception string
shoulder, a band of joo-e heads, with another of Greek fret-
work on the neck, with dots and bottom. This is probably
top
a
Kang-he (1661-1722) piece.
No. 229. Beaker. 19 inches; diameter at base
Height,
and mouth, 7h inches. No mark. Flat unglazed base. The
decoration is not marked off by any lines. The lower half is
ornamented with the usual sweet with an
flag-leaves, arabesque
band of fungus above. On the upper half are vases and
the flower and forced into bloom
jardiniere, containing plants
to the new as of wishes. The blue
previous year, symbols good
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There is a sect of Buddhist priests who, in addition to carrying this ringed
staff, wear clogs with onty one cross-piece instead of two, the intention being
to make the least possible sacrifice of creeping life. Naturally it is nearly like
walking on stilts. — T. J. L,