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 71
ina. The heads of animals offierce mien surmount the three legs of the base, onwhich the body of this vessel rests. Two plain up-right handles spring from the rim, beneath which isa band of cloud pattern, yun wen. In the bottom ofthe vessel is an adjustable screen, used for separat-ing the ice or… … 223—Bronze Laver: Hsi (Han Dynasty) Green patina with malachite incrustations. Withraised band about the center of the vessel interruptedby two grotesque bird heads in low relief. Inscriptionon the inside and wide mouth. Height. si j:, fneht s; diameter, 17% inch w. PAINTING Drawing and designs are…
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