Representing two peaches, a citron, an apple and a pomelo, this group of pottery fruit date to the early 20th century. One is marked Eastern Jade and one has the remnants of a Chinese export seal from the 1970's. They measure 8.5cm, 8cm, 8cm, 7.8cm and 6cm high, or 3 1/4 inches to 2 1/4 inches. Two have small chips to the leaves.
Modeled as a dragon, this amber glazed pottery roof tile dates to about 1550. It is part of a Pacific Northwest collection purchased in Beijing in 1947-1948. Measurements are 58.3cm high X 57cm long X 20cm wide, or 23 inches X 22.5 inches X 8 inches. The horns are missing, there are various chips and small areas of glaze flaking. Please view the images to see these losses.
