Page 252 - The art of the Chinese potter By Hobson

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Fig. i. Bottle, pear-shaped, with flattened faces ; narrow tapering
neck and two scroll handles conventionalised from dragon
forms. Buff- white ware moulded with what appear to be

fungus scrolls and bats in low relief. Creamy glaze minutely
crazed. The design of bats is symbolical of Happiness, and
the ling chih fungus of Longevity ; but the scroll ground is
obscured by the glaze and its nature is not determined with

certainty.

Ting ware of the earthen variety (t'u ting). Ming dynasty.
H. 7".

In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.

Fig. 2. Square vase with pear-shaped outline ; short straight foot

clear-cut mouth with low cover. On the sides are two formal

handles of tiger-mask and ring type, and on the cover are four
loops. Buff-white stoneware with creamy glaze minutely

—crazed. Incised borders of key-fret the Chinese lei wen or
—cloud and thunder pattern on the lid, mouth, and foot-rim.

The form of this vase, derived from a bronze, is typical of the
Sung taste.

Ting ware of the earthen variety (t'u ting). Sung dynasty.
H. 6-75'.

In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.