Tall elegant ceramic vase in the form of a Chinese Carp. A dramatic decorative piece from China, probably early 20th Century. Green/Yellow glaze over sandcolored earthenware.
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Barbotine Plate – Profile of a Renaissance Lady
Decorative Barbotine plate with a portrait of a beautiful woman in Renaissance costume.
19th Century Chinese Vase with “Fu” Bat Motif
Vase Decorated with Symbols of Longevity and Happiness
Exquisite 19th century porcelaine vase from China. Cobalt blue background richly decorated with Bats and Lotus Blossums and the Shou symbol of longevity.
In China, Bats are a symbol of good fortune. The word “Fu” meaning Bat is a homophone with the word for good fortune and happiness.
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Two Antique Blue and White Plates
Two Antique Blue and White plates
Pair of antique plates with vivid cobalt blue floral and abstract motifs. Late 18th or early 19th Century.
Both plates have some dings around the edges and the darker plate has been broken and repaired.
The antique repair job is in itself fascinating. In the 18th and 19th Century plates were [...]