Illustrated catalogue of antique Chinese bronzes, porcelains, pottery, tomb jades and rare old Chinese paintings belonging to the well-known connoisseur Dr. John C. Ferguson (1916)
Ferguson, John C. (John Calvin), 1866-1945. · New York [American Art Galleries] · leaf 22
se. Han decoration. Teakwood stand. Height, 4>y2 inches. 53-—Jade Pitcher: Hua Chia (Chien Lung) One tiger of hydra form looks over the edge of therim, watching another tiger which is just lifting itshead to the edge. A third tiger is disporting itselfon the other side of the pitcher; two front… … 54—Jade Bowl: Hsi (Han Dynasty) Ovoid shape, white, with a large russet spot on theside which is carved as the head of a hydra. A pairof hydras carved on either side of the bowl, and afifth is climbing toward the edge. The lines of thedecoration are very bold. A conventional scroll bandsurrounds…
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