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182-ANTIQUE CHINESE RED LACQUER BIRDCAGE (Ch'ien-lung)
Dome-sha pe, the top flattened; the color a brownish-ver-
milion. Fittings and ornaments of elaborately carved
ivories, the designs representing Taoist immortals among
pines and pavilions, sages with attendants, pine clusters
and pomegranates, birds, animals and bats. Blue and
white seed-cups and cloisonne enamel water-cup, all of the
period. Applied decoration of the sacred fungus, the peach
of longevity and the nelumbian lotus; ca~ved ivory feet.
Metal mounting. Suspended by a chain of jade and lapis
from a tall bracket founded on a carved dog Fu lacquered
in vermilion and gilded.
Height, 23% inches; diarneter, 14% inches; height of bracket, 8 feet.
(Illustrated)

188--ANTIQUE CHINESE BIRDCAGE (Ch'ien-lung)
Horn and black lacquer ; dome-shape; metal mounting. A
carved ivory dragon coiling about a post or trunk on which
the sacred fungus appears upholds the center perch, and the
carved ivory ornaments include double-gourds on their stems,
cranes, storied figures in romantic retreats, a votive cere-
mony, and various representations of squirrels among the
grapes, a favorite and familiar motive. About the base are
applied ornaments of the lotus, peach, Buddha's-hand fruit
and other designs, and a white jade carving showing three
mounted figures with attendants, in bold relief and open-
work. Carved ivory worm-tongs and feet.
Height, 22% inches; diameter, 14 inches.
(Illustrated)