Page 272 - The art of the Chinese potter By Hobson

PLATE LV

Fig. i. Vase of bronze beaker form with globular body truncated
on the shoulder, high foot, and wide neck with flaring mouth ;
two wheel rings on the foot and at the base of the neck. White
porcelain with ivory white glaze. This vase is distinguished
by its finished potting and elegant form. It is of Ting type,
and perhaps made at Ching-te Chen.
Sung dynasty. H. 575".
In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.

Fig. 2. Incense burner with bowl-shaped body, high foot, and
two twisted handles issuing from dragon heads. Buff-white
porcellanous ware with incised designs and soft-looking

creamy glaze. On the sides, a belt of wave and plum-blossom

pattern, and below this a series of shallow horizontal flutes.

The wave and plum-blossom design is repeated on the foot.
This pattern is frequently mentioned among those of the
porcelain supplied to the Imperial palace in the Ming

dynasty.

Ting type. Ming dynasty. H. 45".
In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.