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CASE g] the morgan COLLECTION

No. 2, and a single orchid bloom in the bottom of the

cup; outside with delicately diapered grounds inter-

rupted by three circular panels filled with separate
sprays of peonies, roses and chrysanthemums. The
saucers decorated inside with similar grounds of yellow
diaper and green basket-work, studded with pink
phoenix rosettes, and enclosing three circular panels
filled with sprays of peony and narcissus, rose and lily,
chrysanthemum and aster.
Height of cups, \}4 inches. Diameter 2f inches.

Diameter of saucers, 4 inches.

17. BLACK HAWTHORN VASE WITH CAP.

Decoration of peonies and leafage upon brilliant black

ground.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 16 inches.

18. BLACK HAWTHORN VASE. Decoration of

peonies, almond-blossoms and various leafage, with
pheasant, insects and green rocks upon a brilliant black

ground. Height 15 inches.
K'ang-hsi (i 662-1 722).

CASE H

I to 9. NINE FIGURES: mythological personages.

K'ang-hsi (1622-1722).

10. HEXAGONAL VASE for spills, each panel in

pentagonal perforations, with circular reserves bearing
floral decorations.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 6 inches.

TWO11, 12. DOGS FU, with elaborate stands and

five-color decorations.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 25 inches.

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