Qing Dynasty (19th century)
Of the usual form, the lamp is carved from pink and clear glass and comprises three parts; a central bowl decorated with a band of key-fret set into a flat pierced stand raised on four feet carved in the form of bats. A large bell cut to the top sits over the ball, resting on the stand.
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Qing Dynasty (18th century)
A large bowl with a wide flared mouth and of even sapphire blue color, carved on the outside with a continuous scene depicting a noble lady holding a scepter and attended by a boy and a servant, the background with a pavilion among rockwork in between a pine tree and a willow tree.
diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 c ...click for details
Qianlong Four-character Mark and of the Period (1735 - 1796)
The octagonal monochrome bottle is of pear-shape with a tall straight neck and a small recessed foot. This is a classic and popular shape, especially in the Qianlong period, but also up to the Guangxu period.
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Qing Dynasty (19th century)
The shape is reminiscent of a rhinoceros horn cup although the present example is perfectly cylindrical. The tall flared wall is deeply carved in relief on the outside with a continuous scene of a lotus pond and birds. The foot is formed by intertwined lotus pods.
Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm.) ...click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The colour to imitate turquoise, the four bulbous-like quarters resting on four short and well defined feet.
W. 8 in. (20.3 cm.)
D. 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm.) ...click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
Consisting of a splayed foot over a flat bottom with a pink and green body opening very decisively from the foot but ending almost flat at the top, the neck rising from a second bulb and flaring on top. Objects of this type are reputed to have been manufactured by the Imperial Workshops. ...click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The walls springing directly from a very short base, rising steeply and then curving inside inward at the shoulder, the neck high and straight forward, carved continuously with sprigs, foliage and blossoming flowers, a dragon curling around the neck under stylized clouds and a border of inverted banana leaves. ...click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
Supported on a fairly high splayed foot the waste jar has the classical construction specific to this type of vessel with a bulbous container and a wide flaring mouth. The high foot adds an unusual elegance to this vessel.
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Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The thin walls cased with the same yellow glass and carved with a decoration of flowers, sprigs and foliage on the outer and inner sides and on the rim.
Diam. 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm.)
Provenance: Gadient C ...click for details
Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
The bulbous body, supported by a sturdy tapering foot, faceted all over showing the undeniable make of the Imperial Workshop, the waist well marked by a double ring, the neck flaring to the wide open mouth.
H. 4 1/16 in. (10.2 cm.) ...click for details
