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CASE XXIl] THE MORGAN COLLECTION

and inscriptions. On the shoulder are emblems and

green chrysanthemum flowers, and on the neck, land-
scape and blue flowers. By the same artist as in 545,
and same seal mark, Chu-Shih-ChU.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height i7>^ inches.

552. OVIFORM VASE with silver cover. White
porcelain. A ground of yellow and red peonies on

black supports two quadrilateral reserves with pictures

of historic or legendary incidents; two circular me-
dallions on each side show ladies and crickets. The

cover has a central Shou character surrounded by five
bats; and Shou characters and knots alternate round

the side.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height i63^ inches.

553. OCTAGONAL, CYLINDRICAL VASE, with

short neck and spreading lip. White porcelain. Scroll

lotus in blue, red, and green on body and neck, and

emblems in quadrilateral orange-toned reserves on

diaper grounds on the shoulder.

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

CASE XXIII

TWO554, 555. TALL, FLUTED MANDARIN

VASES with dragon handles and bases of ormolu. A

frog-spawn ground with brilliant butterflies and flowers
supports quadrilateral and foliated reserves enclosing
landscapes, flowers, and emblems; the whole in bril-

liant enamels.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 26 inches.

(plate lxvii)

556. OVOID JAR with bell-shaped cover. Covered

with wave design in dark purple or aubergine, over

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