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PLATE XXXVII
Water pot in the shape of a lotus bud with slightly con-
tracted mouth. Greyish white porcellanous ware burnt
brown at the exposed edge of the base. Thick, pitted opales-
cent glaze of pale blue colour with three S-shaped patches of
purple. The glaze is thin at the lip, but has formed thickly
in the lower part and there is a patch of it under the base.
The purple markings on this piece are symmetrical and
evidently were produced intentionally.
Kuan ware. Sung dynasty. H. 35".
In the possession of the Misses Alexander.
