Catalogue of the collections of the American Art Association to be absolutely sold by auction to settle the estate of the late RAustin Robertson; part first . lightwood stand. (b) Vase. Flat, with ring handles. Archaic design in relief to match that of preceding piece. Height, 5>6inches ; diameter, 2*4 inches. Carved stand. (c) Perfume Box. This piece is beautifully cut and carved with a floral medallion on cover and an archaic border onthe body ; the base has a deeply cut four-petaled flower.Height, 2 inches ; diameter, 3J4 inches. Carved stand.There is a special stand for the garniture. C
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Catalogue of the collections of the American Art Association to be absolutely sold by auction to settle the estate of the late RAustin Robertson; part first . lightwood stand. (b) Vase. Flat, with ring handles. Archaic design in relief to match that of preceding piece. Height, 5>6inches ; diameter, 2*4 inches. Carved stand. (c) Perfume Box. This piece is beautifully cut and carved with a floral medallion on cover and an archaic border onthe body ; the base has a deeply cut four-petaled flower.Height, 2 inches ; diameter, 3J4 inches. Carved stand.There is a special stand for the garniture. CHINESE PORCELAINS 171 717 Vase. Form of flat pilgrim bottle.Dark-green jade. On either sideis a circular medallion showing acoiled dragon in relief surroundedwith flying bats and conventionalclouds. Height, 8^4 inches; diam-eter, V/i inches. 718 Pair of Large Bowls andCovers. Crystal quartz, rosecolored and of brilliant quality.Mounted on inlaid and carvedteak wood stands in the form ofthe lotus-flower, and resting upon separate stands with green-stained ivory ornaments.Large platform to match. Height of each bowl, 2%inches ; diameter, 5J^> inches.. 719 Crystal Ball. Pure color. Diameter, 2}4 inches. 720 Ornament or Stand for Crystal Ball. Carved from a solid tusk of ivory, in open-work consisting of pine-trees, branches and birds, the interior showing a turtleunder a cluster of bushes. Height, 5J^ inches ; diameter,1% inches. CHINESE PORCELAINS FLAMB£ AND SOUFFLt SPECIMENS 722 Cabinet Vase. Pear-shaped, with small flaring neck.Stoneware. Covered with clair-de-lune glaze, with pur-pie markings. Height, 6% inches ; diameter, 3)4 inches.Carved stand. 723 Liarge Vase. Pear-shaped. Covered with carnelian-redflambe, with purple cloudings ; brilliant quality. Height,10J4 inches ; diameter, 7 inches. Seal-mark incised. Yungcheng, 1733-1736. Carved stand. 172 FLAMBE 724 Vase. High, slender handles, with heads fastened at the rim. Covered with transparent violet glaze crackled ;and