Page 508 - The art of the Chinese potter By Hobson

PLATE CXIV

Wine jar with wide ovoid body, short contracted neck, and

wide mouth, and slightly spreading base. Porcelain, with

designs outlined in threads of clay and covered with a white

glaze. On the body are two horsemen, umbrella bearers, and
attendants in the usual landscape setting. On the shoulder

are ju-i shaped lappets with lotus designs, and pendent jewels

between. On the neck are ju-i cloud scrolls, and above the

base false gadroons.

This type of vase, fairly often seen with coloured glazes, is

extremely rare in pure white. The porcelain seen on the

unglazed base is of fine texture but slightly browned ; the
glaze is solid and opaque and pin-holed in places,

15th century. H. 12- 5".

In the possession of Mr. George Eumorfopoulos.