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CASE IX] THE MORGAN COLLECTION

CASE IX

213,214. TWO CYLINDRICAL VASES, expand-

ing at top and bottom. Series of pictures of the Lotus
Fete, which is an important anniversary in the palace
life of the imperial court at Pekin, and often affords
a motive for pictorial art in China. The ladies of the

court are culling the lotus blossoms from a lake in boats,

in the presence of the Emperor and Empress, who are

seated in state in a palace pavilion to watch the scene
and to have the flowers offered to them in due course.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 19 inches.

215. LARGE OVOID VASE with cover. Same

motive, Height 21 inches.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722).
(plate xiii)

216, 217. TWO CYLINDRICAL JARS with covers.

Intricate floral and other ornament, with reserves con-

taining various designs.

Mark: A lozenge with ribbons.

K'ang-hsi (1662- 1722). Height 13 >^ inches.

218. OVOID JAR with cover. Reserves contain-

ing a variety of designs and ground of floral ornament.

Mark: A pearl with ribbons.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 12 inches.

219. OVOID JAR with wooden cover. Palmated

borders enclosing designs of flowers and plants.

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

TWO220. 221. BOTTLES, pear-shaped. With

various floral and other ornament.

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

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