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Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings sumptuous eighteenth century brocades interesting old paintings on glass and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China : Comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin .. (1914)

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g dynasty. When that was overthrown by the Chou the conqueror offered the Prince preferment, but he could not take the bread of the new lord and voluntarily starved to death. Similar vases are recorded in the Hsi Ch'ing Ku Chien, the catalogue of the Imperial collection of bronzes in the palace at… … 148 — Bronze Tripod Jar (Chou) Recently unearthed. Circular, on three tubular legs, the ovoidal bowl contracting slightly toward the rim ; two upright loop handles. The shape of the bowl is a variation from the usual type found in tripod jars. Dark-brown, malachite and blue patina with earthy…

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