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OF CHINESE PORCELAINS [CASE XL

nately red and purple, and the four medallions are
clasped at their meeting points with red and gold sceptre
heads of prunus flowers. They are intended to be hung
in the corners of ceiling lamps filled with fragrant jas-

mine flowers or artificial perfumes.

K'ang-hsi (i 662-1 722).

994, 995. TWO CUPS AND SAUCERS. With out-

side honeycomb reticulation, medallions pierced with

radiating lines, and floral and geometric decoration in

colors and gold.

K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). Cups: Height 3 inches.

Saucers: Diameter 5 inches.

996. CUP AND SAUCER. Familiar scenes of lad-

ies and children at various occupations, painted in
bright enamels and gold.

Ch'ien-lung (1736-1795).

Cup: Height i^ inches.

Saucer: Diameter ^}i inches.

997, 998. TWO CUPS AND SAUCERS. Lady and

girl under a willow painted in bright colors.

Ch'ien-lung (1736-1795).

2%Cups: Height inches.

Saucers: Diameter 5 inches.

999. CUP AND SAUCER. A lady seated on a blue

rock beneath a tree, discoursing to a child who plays

with a cat; near by are vases with fruits and flowers; in
brilliant colors surrounded by a gold scroll border on a

blue Y-pattern.

Ch'ien-lung (1736-1795).

Cup: Height i^ inches.

Saucer: Diameter ^}i inches.

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