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 48
in low relief about the neck. Coatedwith cream-white glaze over which is a brown crackle. Height, 13y2 inches. 141-—Vase: Tu Ting (Sung Dynasty) The thick, creamy glaze of the Ting ware was fre-quently compared by the Chinese to congealed fat,or mutton fat. The decoration of peonies incised inthe… … jv 143—Pillow: Ting Yao {Sung Dynasty) The fine molding of this pillow is displayed not only in its perfect shape, but in the tiger-head at the end. Such pillows were said to be efficacious in keeping the eyes clear and preserving the sight so that in old age fine writing can be read. Length, liy2…
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