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CASE Vl] THE MORGAN COLLECTION

153. PLATE. Decorated with white prunus in re-

serve on a deep blue ground.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Diameter lo^ inches.

154. PLATE. This plate, which has the same mark

as the preceding, is decorated with a dramatic scene.

The border is of swastika pattern diaper interrupted by

foliated panels containing peaches.
Diameter io>^ inches.

TWO155. 156. CYLINDRICAL VASES with

spreading mouths. Elaborate decoration of chrysan-

themums and lotus in reserve.

K'ang-hsi (1662- 1722). Height 20 J 2 inches.

157. TALL BEAKER VASE. Elaborate decora-

tion of historic scenes embracing a numerous assem-

blage with minor subjects and various detail of land-

scape, etc. Brilliant blue and fine white paste.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 31 inches.

TWO158, 159. WINE POTS with dragon-headed

handles. Elaborate floral decoration. Made for the

Dutch market.

K'ang-hsi (i 662-1 722). Height io>^ inches.

160. GINGER-JAR with wooden cover. Displays

grotesque scaly sea monsters {hai-shou) in three re-

serve panels.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 9J2 inches.

161, 162. TWO OVOID BOTTLES with tapering

necks and spreading lips. Floral decoration in foli-

ated medallions. Height io>^ inches.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722).

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