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Chinese jade, glass, and ceramic water pots and water droppers have a long history in Chinese art and culture. They were used by scholars and artists during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties as essential tools for calligraphy and painting.

They were designed to control the flow of water used for these activities, allowing the artist to achieve a variety of brush strokes and effects. To use a water dropper, the artist would fill the dropper with water from a water pot and then squeeze the dropper to release a controlled amount of water onto the ink stone, where it would be mixed with ink to create the desired consistency for calligraphy or painting. The dropper allowed the artist to precisely control the amount of water used, which was important for achieving the desired effects in their work.

Jade water pots and droppers were highly prized by more... the literati class due to the material's rarity and beauty. They were often carved with intricate designs and motifs, and were believed to have a cooling effect on the water used for calligraphy and painting. Jade water droppers were used to control the flow of water from the pot, allowing artists to achieve a variety of brush strokes and effects.

Glass water pots and droppers were introduced to China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), and quickly became popular due to their transparency and ability to showcase the beauty of the water. Glass water pots were often decorated with painted designs or carved motifs, and were highly valued for their delicate beauty.

Ceramic water pots and droppers were also commonly used by Chinese scholars and artists, and were available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. These pots were often decorated with painted designs or relief carvings, and were highly valued for their durability and functionality.

Water pots and droppers were not only functional tools, but also important objects of beauty in Chinese culture. They were often included in sets of scholar's objects, which were collections of decorative and functional objects used by scholars and artists for calligraphy, painting, and other intellectual pursuits. less...

An antique Chinese pottery water pot, excavated from the…
Antique Chinese Pottery Water Pot from Ballarat Goldfields, 19th Century

An antique Chinese pottery water pot, excavated from the Ballarat goldfields, mid 19th century, 4.72 in. high

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A Nepalese Gem-Inset copper figure of Padmasambhava, 20th…
Gem-Inset Copper Figure of Padmasambhava

A Nepalese Gem-Inset copper figure of Padmasambhava, 20th century, depicting Padmasambhava seated holding a vajra, water pot and trident, height 8.66 in.

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A Chinese pottery water pot, dug from the goldfields of central…
Chinese Pottery Water Pot from 19th Century Goldfields

A Chinese pottery water pot, dug from the goldfields of central Victoria, mid 19th century, a rare survivor, 5.31 in. high. Provenance: The Jules Feldman collection Melbourne

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A Chinese enamelled water pot, Tongxi mark and of the period,…
Chinese Enamelled Water Pot with Lotus and Bats Design

A Chinese enamelled water pot, Tongxi mark and of the period, decorated with scrolling lotus bats and shou characters in enamels against a blue enamel ground, six character Tongxi mark in iron red to base. Height 2.56 in., diameter 3.15 in.,

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Famille verte 'Dragon' covered water pot presented on a stand…
Green Dragon Water Pot on Stand

Famille verte 'Dragon' covered water pot presented on a stand and hand painted in a green dragon motif. 4.72 in.

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An antique Chinese ceramic water pot with underglaze blue…
Blue Dragon Water Pot, Kangxi Period

An antique Chinese ceramic water pot with underglaze blue dragon decoration, Kangxi Period, circa 1700, 9.06 in. high, 7.48 in. wide

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A copper-red-glazed 'Beehive' water pot Taibaizun, 18th-19th…
Copper-Red-Glazed 'Beehive' Water Pot

A copper-red-glazed 'Beehive' water pot Taibaizun, 18th-19th century the domed body is covered with a crushed strawberry-red glaze thinning to a pale greyish-pink tone on one side of the body and to a mushroom tone on the lipped rim, 4.80 in. diameter.…

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A small pale celadon jade water pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)…
Qing Dynasty Celadon Jade Water Pot with Chilong Carving

A small pale celadon jade water pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) carved with a chilong clambering at the rim, the pale white stone with a few russut inclusions, 2.36 in. high. Provenance: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 29/11/2019, lot 846 (part)

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Indian bronze water pot (kendi), with makara head spout, height…
Bronze Kendi with Makara Head Spout

Indian bronze water pot (kendi), with makara head spout, height 6.89 in.

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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain water pot, of domed form with a…
Red Sang de Boeuf Porcelain Water Pot, Chinese

Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain water pot, of domed form with a short waisted neck, in rich red tones, six character mark to base, height 3.94 in. and diameter 4.72 in.

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A tall Chinese glazed terracotta water pot, with applied lion…
Chinese Lion Motif Glazed Terracotta Water Pot

A tall Chinese glazed terracotta water pot, with applied lion motif, 60 x 44 dia cm

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Four Chinese peach glaze porcelain items, including bottle form…
Set of Four Chinese Peach Glaze Porcelain Items

Four Chinese peach glaze porcelain items, including bottle form vase, smaller vase, circular brush washer and water pot, all in mottled red and green/ brown tones, blue double ring mark to bases, height 8.46 in., 6.10 in., 1.97 in. and 3.35 in. (4)

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Chinese blue and white soft paste Globose water pot - Qianlong…
Qianlong Blue and White Water Pot with Scholars

Chinese blue and white soft paste Globose water pot - Qianlong 1736-1795). Decorated with scholar in a garden with two attendants. Ex Andrew Stuart-Robertson. Height 2.56 in.

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Chinese porcelain water pot. With famille rose overglazed…
Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Water Pot with Daoguang Mark

Chinese porcelain water pot. With famille rose overglazed decoration of figures in a house. Six lines of script verso. Bears iron red Daoguang mark to base. Height 2.17 in.

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Chinese soft paste scholars water pot. Decorated with…
Blue and White Scholars Water Pot

Chinese soft paste scholars water pot. Decorated with underglaze blue rock, surrounded by flowers and bamboo. Ex Ray Tregaskis Oriental Art. Height 1.77 in., Diameter 2.76 in.

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A Chinese celadon Waterpot, height 5.5 cm, diameter 11 cm
Chinese Celadon Waterpot, 5.5cm x 11cm

A Chinese celadon Waterpot, height 2.17 in., diameter 4.33 in.

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Chinese brown glaze porcelain water pot, of domed formed with a…
Chinese Brown Glaze Porcelain Water Pot

Chinese brown glaze porcelain water pot, of domed formed with a short flaring neck, in mottled tones of brown and orange, height 3.15 in.

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A celadon jade bird-form waterpot the figure standing facing…
Celadon Jade Bird Waterpot

A celadon jade bird-form waterpot the figure standing facing forward, the wings and tail plumes with archaistic detailing, the hollowed body with a circular aperture in its back, the pale stone with some opaque mottling and faint russet striations 3.94 in…

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A famille-rose 'dragon' water pot, Guangxu six-character iron…
Guangxu Dragon Water Pot

A famille-rose 'dragon' water pot, Guangxu six-character iron red mark 5.51 in. diam, 3.74 in. high

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Chinese porcelain water pot, of squat domed form, the base…
Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Water Pot with Wave Motif

Chinese porcelain water pot, of squat domed form, the base decorated with raised turbulent wave motif, in pale blue glaze, mark to base, height 2.36 in.

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Chinese porcelain water pot, of elongated domed form, in a pale…
Qianlong Blue Glazed Porcelain Water Pot

Chinese porcelain water pot, of elongated domed form, in a pale blue glaze, raised on a circular foot, marked with Qianlong mark to base, height 3.15 in.

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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period porcelain water pot,…
Qing Dynasty Dragon Water Pot

Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period porcelain water pot, accented with a raised dragon and three dragon roundels in cobalt on a clair-de-lune glaze, on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base, with ceramics Collectors Society exhibition n

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Chinese porcelain water pot, decorated in relief with figure…
Chinese Puce Porcelain Water Pot with Relief Figure Decoration

Chinese porcelain water pot, decorated in relief with figure seated under a tree, with incised script verso, in tones of puce, mark to base, height 2.36 in.

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A Chinese famille rose water pot with crane pattern (Qing…
Famille Rose Water Pot with Crane Pattern - Qing Dynasty

A Chinese famille rose water pot with crane pattern (Qing Dynsty Guangxu mark), (, height 2.17 in., depth 10.24 in.

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A Chinese famille rose water pot with crane pattern (Qing…
Famille Rose Crane Water Pot

A Chinese famille rose water pot with crane pattern (Qing Dynsty Guangxu mark), height 1.38 in., depth 5.51 in.

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A Chinese water pot bearing Tongzhi mark to the bases height 8…
Tongzhi-marked Chinese water pot, 8cm height, 11cm diameter

A Chinese water pot bearing Tongzhi mark to the bases height 3.15 in., Diameter 4.33 in.

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A bamboo 'goat' water pot Qing Dynasty, carved in the form of a…
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Goat Water Pot

A bamboo 'goat' water pot Qing Dynasty, carved in the form of a recumbent goat with legs tucked beneath its body and head turned over its back biting the stem of a lingzhi fungus, the hollow body with a small oval cover surmounted by a bat among cloud scro

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Chinese carved wood writing set comprising two rulers, brush…
Chinese Carved Wood Writing Set with Fitted Box

Chinese carved wood writing set comprising two rulers, brush pot and water pot, in fitted box (4)

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Chinese crackle glaze porcelain water pot, of dome form, in…
Chinese Crackle Glaze Porcelain Water Pot

Chinese crackle glaze porcelain water pot, of dome form, in pale tones, height 2.95 in.

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Chinese scholars petit water pot, in porcelain, of cube form,…
Chinese Landscape Porcelain Cube Water Pot

Chinese scholars petit water pot, in porcelain, of cube form, decorated with roundels of landscapes, raised on four feet, seal mark to base, height 1.97 in.

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Chinese sang De boeuf porcelain water pot, of bell form, six…
Chinese Bell-Shaped Porcelain Water Pot with Mark (10cm)

Chinese sang De boeuf porcelain water pot, of bell form, six character mark to base, height 3.94 in.

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Chinese moulded and carved dragon calligrapher's water pot,…
Chinese Dragon Calligrapher's Water Pot, 20th Century

Chinese moulded and carved dragon calligrapher's water pot, early 20th century. Height 3.15 in.

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Chinese Sacrificial red or sang de boeuf water pot, 19th…
19th Century Chinese Sang de Boeuf Water Pot

Chinese Sacrificial red or sang de boeuf water pot, 19th century. Diameter 3.74 in. Provenance: Property of Peter Elder BA (Hons) (ANU), PhD (NTU). Collected around the 1970s

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An Indian ivory carving of a woman carrying a water pot on her…
Indian Woman Carrying Water Pot Ivory Carving

An Indian ivory carving of a woman carrying a water pot on her head, raised on teak stand. Overall height 6.69 in.

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A carved celadon jade 'mythical animal' water pot, Qing dynasty,…
Celadon Jade Mythical Animal Water Pot, Qing Dynasty

A carved celadon jade 'mythical animal' water pot, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the animal striding forward with head turned back towards the removable stopper with pierced chilong knop, the haunches with stylised scrolls in low relief, the pale stone with

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A Chinese Douchai water pot with stand, height 9.3 cm (without…
Chinese Douchai Water Pot with Stand (9.3cm)

A Chinese Douchai water pot with stand, height 3.66 in. (without stand)

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A peach bloom porcelain water pot with stand with fitted box,…
Peach Bloom Porcelain Water Pot with Stand & Box

A peach bloom porcelain water pot with stand with fitted box, height 1.81 in. (without stand)

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An old Chinese Huang Yang water pot carved in wood, decorated…
Carved Wooden Huang Yang Water Pot with Pine Trees

An old Chinese Huang Yang water pot carved in wood, decorated with two very detailled pine trees, 3.15 in. x 2.56 in. x 1.57 in.

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A Chinese porcelain water pot, the beehive shape with moulded…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Water Pot with Calligraphy Glaze

A Chinese porcelain water pot, the beehive shape with moulded decoration, late Qing Dynasty, calligraphy on the reverse of the monochrome glaze, diameter 2.56 in. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall

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A water pot with carved and applied decoration, impressed mark…
Qing Dynasty Water Pot with Carved Decoration

A water pot with carved and applied decoration, impressed mark to base, Qing Dynasty 19th century. Wang Bingrong, diameter 2.76 in. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall

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Chinese sang de Beouf glazed water pot, of dome form, in rich…
Chinese Glazed Water Pot with White Interior

Chinese sang de Beouf glazed water pot, of dome form, in rich glaze with white interior, raised upon circular foot, with six character mark to base, height 3.54 in.

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A celadon jade 'pomegranate' waterpot Qing dynasty, (2), the…
Celadon Jade Pomegranate Waterpot with Boy and Foliage

A celadon jade 'pomegranate' waterpot Qing dynasty, (2), the large hollowed fruit growing on a branch bearing further fruit and foliage extending in pierced relief over the sides, a small boy seated clinging to the branches, the stone of pale even tone, wo

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A Chinese porcelain water pot with very finely painted figures…
Qianlong Marked Chinese Porcelain Water Pot with Fine Painting

A Chinese porcelain water pot with very finely painted figures in overglaze, Qianlong mark, a band of waves in underglaze blue around the foot, height 10, diameter 5.91 in.

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A Chinese porcelain water pot decorated with painted figures…
Chinese Porcelain Water Pot with Figure and Crane Decoration

A Chinese porcelain water pot decorated with painted figures and crane with six character mark to base, height: 3.07 in., diameter 3.94 in.

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A Chinese porcelain water pot, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: The…
Ming Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Water Pot

A Chinese porcelain water pot, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman. Height 1.57 in. Diameter 3.54 in.

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A Chinese apple-shaped water pot, Guangxu mark to base, 20th…
Chinese Guangxu Water Pot with Apple Shape

A Chinese apple-shaped water pot, Guangxu mark to base, 20th century, designed as ornamental and functional for the scholar's table, a channel around the short neck for dripping water, a good even glaze, D 3.54 in., height 2.95 in.

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Fine Chinese porcelain water pot Guangxu mark gilded with pair…
Gilded Chinese Porcelain Water Pot with Dragon Design

Fine Chinese porcelain water pot Guangxu mark gilded with pair of rust dragons chasing the flaming pearl reign mark to base 3.78 in. x 2.56 in.

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A Chinese water pot, in a beehive shape, the red glaze fired…
Red Beehive Water Pot with Crackled Base

A Chinese water pot, in a beehive shape, the red glaze fired out, a controlled pooling in parts on foot rim, cream crackle glazed base with double rings. Height 3.94 in.

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A Chinese peachbloom-glaze waterpot, Kangxi six-character…
Kangxi Peachbloom Glaze Waterpot, 12.5 cm Diameter

A Chinese peachbloom-glaze waterpot, Kangxi six-character underglaze blue mark and of the period, 4.92 in. diam

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Chinese peach bloom glaze water pot. Qing Dynasty, with blue…
Qing Dynasty Peach Bloom Glaze Water Pot

Chinese peach bloom glaze water pot. Qing Dynasty, with blue double circle mark to base. Height 2.36 in.

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A Chinese blue and white covered water pot, in the form of two…
16th Century Chinese Blue and White Duck Water Pot

A Chinese blue and white covered water pot, in the form of two mandarin ducks, 16th century, 3.54 in. high and 4.72 in. long. Provenance: Rustam, Ujung Pandang, late 1960's

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A Chinese leaf shaped brush washer with crackle turquoise glaze…
Crackle Turquoise Brush Washer & Bronze Water Pot

A Chinese leaf shaped brush washer with crackle turquoise glaze together with a water pot, imitating a bronze shape, with purple splash to side [2] length 5.51 in. & diameter 5.12 in.

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Blue and white water pot Ming Dynasty decorated with flowers…
Ming Dynasty Water Pot with Floral Decor

Blue and white water pot Ming Dynasty decorated with flowers and Chinese characters. Height 3.94 in.

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A celadon jade 'lotus' washer Qing dynasty in the form of a…
Celadon Jade Lotus Washer and Jadeite Waterpot

A celadon jade 'lotus' washer Qing dynasty in the form of a lotus leaf with incurled edges, a frog crouched on the interior, and a flower in relief on one side, the pale stone with areas of russet suffusions, wood stand; together with a later jadeite water

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A small Chinese porcelain water pot, beehive shape, decorated…
Famille Rose Beehive Water Pot with Bird and Flower Design

A small Chinese porcelain water pot, beehive shape, decorated in famille rose enamels with birds and flowers, six character mark under the base. Diameter 2.56 in.

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Chinese peachbloom beehive water pot Taibaizun Kangxi mark of…
Kangxi Peachbloom Beehive Water Pot

Chinese peachbloom beehive water pot Taibaizun Kangxi mark of beehive form with small flared mouth, the body covered with mottled crackled peachbloom glaze, base with six character Kangxi mark, measures 5.20 in. diam, 3.94 in. high

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A Cantonese enamel Calligraphers, brush washer water pot and…
Cantonese Enamel Calligrapher's Water Pot and Spoon

A Cantonese enamel Calligraphers, brush washer water pot and spoon decorated with floral motifs and with character marks to base. Height 1.89 in.

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A Chinese carved white-glaze ' kui -dragon' beehive water pot,…
Chinese Kangxi Dragon Beehive Water Pot

A Chinese carved white-glaze ' kui -dragon' beehive water pot, Kangxi six-character underglaze blue mark 3.54 in. high. Provenance: Private collection Victoria

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Chinese celadon jade peach-shaped waterpot. Width 5.5 cm
Celadon Jade Peach Waterpot - 5.5cm width

Chinese celadon jade peach-shaped waterpot. Width 2.17 in.

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A Chinese deep celadon green glaze Khendi style water pot with…
Chinese Celadon Water Pot with Bird Spout

A Chinese deep celadon green glaze Khendi style water pot with birds head spout. Height 8.27 in.

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A Chinese blanc de Chine water pot with two lug handles. Length…
Chinese Blanc de Chine Water Pot with Lug Handles

A Chinese blanc de Chine water pot with two lug handles. Length 5.91 in.

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Celadon water pot, with incised floral decoration, one small…
Celadon Floral Water Pot, 10cm Height

Celadon water pot, with incised floral decoration, one small firing flaw to spout. Height 3.94 in.

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Chinese peachbloom glazed beehive waterpot, 19th century,…
Antique Chinese Peachbloom Glazed Waterpot

Chinese peachbloom glazed beehive waterpot, 19th century, apocryphal six-character Kangxi mark to the base. Diameter 4.13 in. Provenance: Dr. John A. and Louise Gray 'Mark and Period' Collection.

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Two Chinese Republic vases one bright yellow, the other brown.…
Chinese Republic Vases and Water Jug Set

Two Chinese Republic vases one bright yellow, the other brown. Vases, 11.02 in., 7.48 in., each globular form with cylindrical neck, together with a under glaze blue vase and a water pot with fluted handle. Water jug. 9.06 in. high.

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A Chinese water pot, modelled as a peach on four bracket feet…
Robins Egg Glazed Chinese Peach Water Pot

A Chinese water pot, modelled as a peach on four bracket feet with robins egg type glaze, probably late Qing Dynasty, 2.36 in. high

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