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CASE XXXIV] THE MORGAN COLLECTION

TWO838, 839. LIONS. Green, yellow, and purple

enamel.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Height 3 >^ inches.

840. HEXAGONAL BOX OR CAGE with reticu-

iated sides made to imprison crickets after the fash-

ion of game-cocks.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722).
Height 3>^ inches. Diameter 2^2 inches.

TWO842, 843. LIONS, siaiani. White porcelain.

The bodies covered with bright red curl-work inter-

rupted by broad, green scrolls, on which are grotesque

lizards in pink and yellow.

K'ang-hsi (i 662-1 722). Height 8>^ inches.

844. STANDING FIGURE. In a green robe de-

corated with white prunus blossoms arranged in groups,
with yellow belt and black hat, upon an octagonal slab,
the sides of which are decorated with red lotus blooms

and scrolls.

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

845. OVIFORM JAR. White porcelain, boldly de-

corated with conventional chrysanthemums in brilliant

blue, red, and green, with scroll stems and leaves of

dark green.

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

846. A GREEN LION, his left paw on a yellow and

roseate sphere. On his back he carries a small quadri-

lateral, tapering vase, with bevelled shoulders and a
collar on the neck, decorated with conventional white

prunus blossoms and green scrolls on a black back-

—ground. On his forehead, the mark Wang (King of

beasts).

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

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