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- 15 Vase
Ming dynasty, late i6th/early 17th century
h. 38.8 cm;
Gift of Captain L. J. M. Gauvreau
AGGV 62.225
This richly fashioned vase has a flared
neck, bulbous body and slightly splayed
foot. The neck is decorated with various
flowers and butterflies, and is separated
from the body by a floral band. The body
has magnificent decorations of large peonies
and flying phoenixes, and the base has lotus
scrolls. The colours include: red, white,
yellow, dark green, cobalt blue, and Ming
pink, on a turquoise-blue ground.
16 Dish
Ming dynasty; late i6th/early 17th century
d. 16.8 cm; The Reid Collection
The central portion of this plate has been
repaired. Originally, it may have been part
of a pricket candlestick or a cup-stand with
the raised centre removed. The central
motif, a nine-petalled lotus blossom, is en-
circled by lotus flowers and Buddhist sym-
bols. The outer rim has cloud scrolls alter-
nating with leaves. The base and outer rim
have been added later. The colours in-
clude: red, white, yellow, dark green, light
green and dark purple, on a turquoise-blue
ground.
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