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81-Two LAPIS-LAZULI BLUE hlPERIAL GLOBULAR BOTTLES
(Ch'ien-lung)
The bodies are of imposing proportions and graceful out-
line, and support short wide necks. They are of vibrant
porcelain, which is coated with a lustrous glaze of deep
lapis-lazuli blue, the glaze surface exhibiting misty mirror
properties. Underneath the foot the imperial seal of
Ch'ien-Iung is found in brilliant underglaze blue. The bot-
tles have carved teakwood stands.
Height, 21% inches.
