Of decagonal form with a flat foot below the cylindrical neck, the multi-faceted surface skillfully executed to form a formalized central floret on both sides, the gradient green converges from a dark to emerald green in the center, suffused with minute air-bubbles.

H: 6.9 cm

Of bulbous form resting on a gently concave foot below the cylindrical neck, the well-polished stone mottled with naturalistic apple-green and greyish white inclusions.

H: 6 cm

Of compressed ovoal form resting on a flat foot, intersperse with naturalistic russet inclusions.

H: 6 cm

Of compressed form rising to a gently rounded shoulder, surmounted on a straight foot rim, the semi-translucent stone of variegated golden red, the surface finely and extensively crizzled.

H: 7.8 cm

Of compressed form rising to the gently sloped shoulder from a wide protruding footrim, the semi translucent stone clouded with delicate strikes of naturalistic golden inclusions.

H: 7.7 cm

Of compressed form rising to a gently rounded shoulder from a wide oval foot, finely decorated on one side with a fierce scaly dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst swirling stylised clouds, the reverse with the nostalgic scene of a pair of cranes amidst a bamboo forest, its feather finely accentuated by the golden hue of the design.

H: 7.5 cm

Of globular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a protruding flat foot, the deep darkish brown naturalistic inclusions delicately accentuating the contours of the pair of eagles swaying against the lighter areas of the stone, set between an archaistic animal mask suspending ring handle.

H: 6.9 cm

The well-hollowed bulbous body carved in mid-relief on one side with an eagle and bear, its eyes and feather finely incised, the reverse with a long-bearded fisherman with a fishing rod in one hand and a scaly fish in the other, the stone mottled with naturalistic dark russet inclusions highlighting the exquisite contours of the design.

H: 6.2 cm

Of slightly compressed globular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a gently concave foot, exquisitely carved with a continuous scene of two opposing roosters amidst flowering plum blossoms with further inscriptions readingJinya mantang ronghua fugui on the right corner, the design further accentuated by the naturalistic russet inclusions.

H: 7 cm

Of cylindrical form rising to a slightly convex lip from a flat circular foot, decorated with a continuous scene of travellers enroute to their destination with a leash on their domesticated horses, all amidst a mountainous landscape rendered in cobalt red.

H: 9.1 cm

Of cylindrical form rising to a slightly convex lip from a flat circular foot, enameled in green with a continuous design of an Imperial five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the unglazed foot with a double concentric band.

H: 8.3 cm

Of cylindrical form rising to a slightly convex lip from a flat circular foot, decorated with a continuous scene of magpies perching upon or flying around a blossoming prunus tree and a series of rocky outcrops.

H: 8.8 cm

Of tapering baluster form, decorated with six protruding vertical panels, all enameled with scenes of birds, grasshopper and cicada amidst flowering branches of the four seasons below a band of lappets encircling the shoulder, interspersed with stylised foliage scrolls against a yellow ground, the base with a red-enameled four-character kaishu mark.

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed circular form rising from a wide protruding oval foot to a cylindrical neck, the unadorned material of a magnificent quality.
H: 6 cm

Of compressed form with a flat surface on one side, surmounted by a straight neck above the oval foot, the stone of a translucent quality, finely incised with inscriptions in regular script on one side, the reverse interspersed with the presence of brown caramel inclusions.

H: 7.6 cm

Of slender globular form with a recessed foot below the rounded shoulders, painted on one side with a figure taming a lively snake, the reverse with a deitry holding an attribute in one hand and a basket of offerings in the other, the well-polished stone of a luminous even tone.

H: 6.7 cm

Well hollowed and skillfully carved from a white pebble, one side depicting a horse with its mane swaying delicately within a circular roundel, the reverse similarly decorated, both designs rendered in relief.

H: 7.2 cm

Skillfully worked to the form of a cicada with bulging eyes and closed wings, the well-polished stone of an even tone with minute areas of russet inclusions.

L: 7.2 cm

Of compressed globular form resting on a flatten base, finely worked with a confronting pair of archaistic dragons on one side, the geometric archaic design repeated on the reverse, the well-polished stone with areas of minute golden caramel inclusions.

H: 6.4 cm

Worked in the form of a bundled treasure bag delicately tied with a ribbon in a bow securing the enclosure, exquisitely rendered with a pair of playful monkeys near the opening of the treasure bag, the well-polished stone of an even celadon tone.

L: 7.5 cm

Worked in the form of a double guard, with naturalistic caramel inclusions near the waist and the extremities of the mouth rim.

H 7.3 cm

Exquisitely worked to the form of an eggplant, the spinach green coloration of the stone skillfully rendered forming the leafy stem issuing the luscious plant.

L: 7 cm

Well hollowed resting on a protruding oval foot below the slender shoulder, one side decorated with an elderly under the shade of a willow tree, leaning against the fenced pavilion holding a staff in his hand, conversing with a fisherman sailing on his sampan with a tiled fish basket, the reverse with a rider crossing the bridge, followed by his attendant carrying a bundle in his hand, flanked by archaistic inscriptions reading Jiu chuan mai de yu pian mei on one side andTa xue gu lai jiu bei xiang on the other.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 5 November 1998, lot 617

H: 7.5 cm

The flattened globular body finely carved through the red overlays on both sides with strands of grapes issuing from leafy foliage, a playful squirrel appearing below an auspicious bat on each side feeding on the succulent fruit.

H: 7 cm

Of pear-shaped form with the foot rim formed as rockworks issuing further outcrops and leafy vines bearing a decadent blossoming peony below a flittering butterfly in near proximity.

PROVENANCE: JSL Auction, March 1999

H: 5.2 cm

Of elongated teardrop form resting on a gently flared foot, the semi-translucent glass superbly carved through the single red overlay with delicate tendrils bearing buds and flowering lotuses on both sides.

H: 8.5 cm

Of bulbous form resting on a slightly concave flattened foot below the cylindrical neck, the semi-translucent emerald blue accentuated by splashes of golden speckles.

H: 6 cm

Of ovoal form resting on a recessed foot with a straight footrim below the cylindrical neck, the plain body set between a stylized animal mask suspending a ring handle to each shoulder.

H: 6 cm

The opaque glass with a flat lip and wide protruding foot, finely carved through the overlay with a potted flowering plant above which an egret and auspicious bat flitters, the reverse with a seated plump cat on the pierced garden rockworks with flowering outcrops looking upon a pair of butterflies and auspicious bat, flanked by animal masks suspending ring handles on the narrow sides.

H: 7 cm

The well hollowed body with a recessed foot, carved through the overlay with an identical design on each side of two formalized, archaistic chilongs facing each other below a formalized shou medallion, their tails and paws conjoined.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s September 1995

H: 7.7 cm

The semi-translucent material with a flat lip above the slightly recessed foot surrounded by a straight footrim, finely carved through the overlay with a continuous scene of multiple auspicious scaly carps protruding out of turbulent waves.

H: 6.7 cm

Of compressed pear-shaped form resting on a protruding straight footrim, mottled with irregular swirls of ocean blue, suffused with minute air bubbles.

PROVENANCE: Christie's London

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed circular form rising to a flat mouth rim, decorated on the exterior with a continuous scene of fishes and buds encircling the body with additional coiling leaves constituting the base, all rendered in high relief, interspersed with speckles of minute air bubbles.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby's New York, December 2003

H: 6 cm

Of compressed jar-shaped form resting on a narrow flattened foot below the everted mouth rim, the plain body accentuating its luscious tone of chicken oil yellow.

H: 4 cm

Of compressed globular form resting on a straight footrim, decorate all over the plain white body with a Robin snipe eye motif infused with dimensionality.

H: 6 cm

Of compressed globular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a straight footrim, flanked by a pair of auspicious bats on the narrow sides.

H: 6.7 cm

Of double guard form resting on a flat foot, the slightly raised concave body left unadorned.

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed globular form resting on a wide protruding footrim below the cylindrical neck, carved on one side with a maiden dressed with a loose robe and a flowing ribbon holding a fan beside a flittering butterfly, the reverse depicting a sage holding a staff in one hand, next to his attendant below a bird amidst a luscious pine forest.

H: 6.9 cm

Of compressed circular form rising from a straight footrim to an elongated neck, decorated on one side with the spring scene of a figure standing near the shore next to rocky outcrops appreciating the beautiful lake upon which a sampan sails, the reverse depicting a figure quietly fishing in the lake as a sampan floats in the distance.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 5 November 1998, lot 622

H: 7 cm

Surmounted with a flat lip above the slightly convex foot, magnificently decorated with a continuous design of gilted millefleurs beneath a neckband of formalized ruyi motifs, the outer footrim not enameled exposing the metal body.

H: 6.7 cm

Well hollowed and skillfully worked with a continuous scene of a long bearded scholar leaning against a large pine tree appreciating the rockworks in near proximity, skillfully utilizing the russet inclusions to highlight the texture of the gnarled tree trucks and a playful squirrel guarding its four pine nuts, both designs rendered in high relief.

H: 6.2 cm

Of compressed globular form rising to a cylindrical neck above the straight footrim, finely worked with a scene of the mythical Immortal twins with their bold heads with long hair draped over their shoulders, with Shide clasping long stems of lotus sprays ending with a large lotus leaf shielding his head, Hanshan seated beside his round wicker box looking in the direction of a flying egret and auspicious bats in near proximity, the reverse with a grassy sprig issuing blossoming flowers, mottled with naturalistic splashes of dark russet inclusions.

H: 7.3 cm

Of compressed form rising to a cylindrical neck, exquisitely depicting on one side a recumbent horse with its tail swaying gently in the summer breeze under the shade of a luscious pine, the reverse similarly decorated with another horse.

H: 8.8 cm

Of compressed globular form adequately but not extensively hollowed with a flat lip above the wide protruding foot, finely carved with a continuous scene of two beauties taming its domesticated dog on a leash amidst a luscious garden, the reverse with a flowering sprig growing from the edge of a convoluted rock with patches of russet extenuating the meticulous details of the design.

H: 7 cm

A double bottle, each with a gently flared mouth rim above the flat foot, exquisitely carved with the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum referred to as the Si jun zi enclosed within oval panels in between two bands of intricate scrolling Indian lotus, the neck of each toppled with a further band of keyfrets.

PROVENANCE: JSL Auction, March 1999

H: 6.9 cm

Of compressed globular form surmounted by a cylindrical mouth, the body finely worked with a figure next to a vessel emitting a cloud of smoke in shallow relief, the reverse with five inscriptionsDan cheng ru jiutian .

H: 6.2 cm

Of elongated pebble form resting on a flat foot, finely worked with a continuous scene of leafy foliage tendrils bearing luscious strands of grapes amidst playful squirrels feeding on the succulent fruit.

H: 7.2 cm

Superbly worked to the form of a recumbent mythical beast resting on all fours, its upright ears, bulging eyes and flaring nostrils finely incised.

H: 5.7 cm

Of compressed form rising to rounded broad shoulders, surmounted by a straight cylindrical neck, meticulously worked on one side with a lively whiskered dragon, the reverse with a phoenix facing its beautiful plumage, the stone of a magnificent even tone.

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed globular form rising to a cylindrical neck below the slender shoulder, meticulously worked on one side with meandering leafy foliage bearing auspicious double-gourd shaped fruits, the reverse with two goats reclining peacefully on a grassy plain and a lingzhi sprig, flanked by an animal mask suspending ring handles on the narrow sides, the stone accentuated by naturalistic russet inclusions.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s October 1997

H: 7.7 cm

Of compressed bulbous form resting on a gently concave foot, exquisitely worked with a continuous scene of a squirrel perching upon a strand of luscious grapes amidst leafy foliage, with delicate russet inclusions outlining various parts of the auspicious design.

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed bulbous form rising to a gently rounded shoulders from the flattened base, finely worked on one side with a seated figure leaning against rockworks, his attendant kneeing before him with a wine vessel within a fenced garden of luscious pine and lingzhi , the reverse with a nostalgic scene of the nocturnal moon shining above a pavilion amidst a mountainous landscape inscribed with zui yue dui yin on the right corner.

H: 6.9 cm

Of compressed form rising to a slightly flared neck below the rounded shoulders, well hollowed on the interior, the plain exterior with shrikes of intricate russet inclusions.

H: 5.6 cm

Worked in the form of an auspicious fruit toppled with foliage, retaining patches of russet skin utilized to accentuate images of a pair of butterflies perching peacefully upon the luscious fruit.

L: 7.5 cm

Of compressed rectangular form with indented corners, resting on a slightly flared cylindrical foot, worked on one side with a butterfly flittering amidst a flowering sprig on an rocky outcrop within a rectangular panel, the reverse with a bird in the sky, looking backwards in the directions of its partner on a grassy plain, the well-polished stone of an even tone.

H: 7.1 cm

The translucent body of flattened form rising to a cylindrical neck above the slender shoulders, flanked by a recumbent chilong clambering up the narrow sides.

H: 7.3 cm

Of bulbous form with broad shoulders above the gently flared protruding footrim, decorated on one side with a confronting pair of archaistic dragons, the reverse similarly decorated, both designs rendered in relief and set between a stylized animal head mask and mock ring handle to each shoulder.

H: 7.1 cm

Worked to the form of a chrysanthemum in full bloom with its petal as the base, the blanket of soft pink emanating from the base accentuates the contours of the blossoming chrysanthemum.

H: 7 cm

Transparent glass with a gently flared neck above the slightly concave foot, juxtaposed with nostalgic dark brown strikes amidst yellow and apple green swirls of contrasting colors.

H: 5.5 cm

Of globular form resting on a wide protruding foot, finely moulded all over with thebabao eight auspicious emblems.

H: 5.5 cm

The translucent body of compressed circular form resting on a protruding foot below the cylindrical neck, the plain body infused with minute air bubbles.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s March 2004

H: 6.5cm

Of ovoal form rising to an elongated cylindrical neck from a slightly flared protruding foot, carved through the overlay with various archaic bronze vessels on both sides against a snowy white ground.

H: 6.7cm

Of compressed pear shaped form with an elongated neck, flanked by mythical beast heads on the narrow sides, interspersed with a blanket of golden speckles.

PROVENANCE: Robert & Molly Hsieh

H: 7cm

Of pear shaped form resting on a flattened oval foot below the cylindrical neck, the body moulded with a pair of confronting archaistic dragons, the reverse similarly decorated, flank by furtherruyi motifs on the narrow sides.

H: 10.2 cm

Of compressed teardrop form rising to a slender shoulder above the straight footrim, finely carved on the exterior with a continuous scene of a coiled chilong , suffused with minute air bubbles.

H: 7 cm

Well hollowed with flat lip above the protruding broad footrim, deftly craved in simulation of agate with two archaistic confronting chilongs , the reverse similarly decorated.

H: 6.7 cm

Of compressed bulbous form with a flattened foot below the cylindrical neck, finely decorated with a boy up on a branch issuing scrumptious fruits overlooking another boy on the ground as they engages in a leisurely game, the reverse with a scholar seated upon a luscious outcrop next to his attendant holding a canopy.

H: 7 cm

Of compressed globular form with a flat lip above the broad shoulders, carved with a similar composition on the two sides with a butterfly embracing two melons growing from a severed formalized vine that extends to the reverse side with further blossoms issuing from leafy vines.

H: 6.5 cm

Of compressed pear-shaped form resting on a protruding foot below the gently flared neck,carved through the overlays with the continuous scene of egrets flying under the bright roundsun amidst a pavilion emerging from stylised misty clouds above turbulent waves from whichexpose the scaly energized carp tails.

H: 5.5 cm

Of compressed pear-shaped form rising from a wide protruding foot to a slightly flared neck, finely carved through the overlay with a blossoming flower arrangement next to a basket filled with utensils below a flittering auspicious bat under further inscriptions reading Jinshi tong shou on the left corner, the reverse decorated with a waterpot, brush and brush rest from a scholar’s studio next to a vase extenuated by the elegant form of a pine branch, flanked by animal masks suspending a ring handle on the narrow sides.

H: 7.3 cm

Of bulbous form surmounted by a gently flared neck, extensively carved through the multi-colors overlay to a continuous scene of egrets flying amidst blossoming spring flowers and buds growing from leafy sprigs and further green petal constituting the foot.

H: 6.2 cm

The well-hollowed body surmounted by a gently flared neck, skillfully carved through the overlay with a basket constituting the foot, filled with blossoming floral and leafy buds of the spring, all rendered in high relief.

H: 6.7 cm

Of baluster form with a flat mouth rim above the recessed circular foot, finely carved through the overlay with a continuous scene of leafy branches growing from outcrops issuing vibrant peonies.

PROVENANCE: Christie’s New York, March 2003

H: 7.4 cm

Of compressed globular form rising to a broad shoulders above the wide foot, exquisitely decorated on one side with a pair of Buddhist lions reclining on a grassy ground, the reverse depicting an elegant swan with its elongated neck turned backwards, the narrow sides with mask-and-ring handles, interspersed with an intricate network of golden inclusions.

H: 6.5 cm

The stone of a translucent quality incised with spring time blossoming branches on the exterior, finely painted on the interior with a continuous scene of a red crested crane resting gracefully on rockworks with its leg slightly lifted amidst flowering peonies and other spring blossoms, the reverse with a vase of floral arrangement, scholar’s rock and potted plants of the scholar’s studio.

H: 6.9 cm

The body of compressed rectangular form with slightly rounded shoulders, the interior painted with the scene of a hundred buys engaging in a game of crickets in a ceramic vessel, the reverse depicting boys engaging in a leisurely activity of hide and seek on a grassy field, the top withkaishu inscriptions, signature and painted seal mark of the artist.

H: 6.8 cm

Of compressed form with an oval foot above the gently curved shoulders surmounted by a cylindrical neck, the narrow sides carved with mask heads, the interior finely painted with a scene of a Bodhidharma meditating beside a deer resting on all fours under the shade of a luscious tree, inscribed in regular script “Yuan shi kai da zong jian, minguo si nian [Executed by] Ma Shaoxuan ”, the reverse with a seated monk amidst a serene mountainous landscape.

H: 12 cm

Of compressed rectangular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a wide protruding footrim, the interior exquisitely carved with the scene of six butterflies flittering amidst blossoming flowers of the spring, further inscribed with Huan tian xi di, zuo yu jing shi on the top, the reverse with further inscriptions, followed by one seal of the artist.

H: 7.5 cm

Of compressed rectangular form resting on a wide protruding foot, the interior exquisitely painted with the statute of General Huang Zhong dressed in an elaborate headdress and clothing embroidered with an intricate dragons design, the reverse with inscriptions in regular script, followed by a seal of the artist

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s New York, 21 March 1999, Lot 46

H: 7.3 cm

Skillfully worked to the form of an auspicious Buddha's finger citron issuing from gnarled leafy branches, with a further one of smaller scale on one side of the succulent fruit, the well-polished stone interspersed with a network of golden russet inclusions.

L: 8 cm

Worked in the form of a double gourd mottled with naturalistic dark russet and creamy white inclusions, encircled by a well-polish ring around the waisted mid section, four inscriptions reading Xing youheng tang on the flattened circular base.

H: 7 cm

Of rectangular form rising to a cylindrical neck from a straight footrim, decorated with a pair of butterflies pollinating amidst flowering plum blossoms and petals, the reverse with further archaic inscriptions reading Die fen yinhua xian , flanked by a pair of animal masks suspending ring handles, the well-polished stone of an even luminous white tone.

PROVENANCE: Beijin Hanhai, 20 December, 1998

H: 6.2 cm

Of compressed pear-shaped form, surmounted by a cylindrical neck above the flattened base, the body adorned with the characters Jinyu qi xin (splendor) on one side, the reverse decorated with four further inscriptions of auspicious nature readingFugui shou kao .

H: 8.7 cm

Worked in the form of a cicada with bulging eyes and a pair of closed wings, the well-polish stone accented with naturalistic strikes of russet inclusions.

L: 6.3 cm

Of compressed rectangular form with indented corners resting on a rectangular foot below the gently incurving neck, the body adorned with a centralized hei character in between an auspicious bat and lucky attributes within a quatrefoil panel, the reverse decorated with a horse peacefully on all fours in front of another horse wondering in the background, its mane finely incised and its hoot slightly lifted, flanked by further animal heads suspending ring handles on the narrow sides.

H: 6.6 cm

Of compressed circular form resting on a gently convex base below the cylindrical neck, the plain body with a raised circular roundel on both sides, flanked by a protruding oval roundel on the narrow sides, the well-polished stone of a luminous quality.

H: 5.8 cm

Of pebble form resting on a flattened base, the plain body of an even luscious tone.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s New York, 21 March 1999, Lot 68

H: 7 cm

Of compressed globular form resting on a flattened oval base, exquisitely worked to the scene of a rider straddled on his domesticated horse enroute to his destination accompanied by his attendant amidst a plum blossom tree in a mountainous rocky landscape, the reverse with a wine vessel set in between two conversing figures upholding a cup of wine under the shade of a pine tree overlooked by a flying bird in near proximity, the luminous stone of an even tone.

H: 8.5 cm

Of shield form resting on a flattened base below the cylindrical neck, decorated with a hawk grasping tightly onto the rockworks, the naturalistic russet skin of the stone skillfully utilized to eventuate the details on the Hawk and the rough texture of the rockworks.

H: 6.5 cm

Of rectangular form with a flat lip above the recessed foot surrounded by a protruding footrim, finely depicting a scene of flowering camellias issuing from rockworks amidst leafy branches bearing additional luscious blossoms with a butterfly pollinating in near proximity, the reverse with further inscriptions reading Chun hua yizhi xiao chu, ziran zhi you feng qing in applaud of the beautiful camellias in full bloom.

H: 6.4 cm

Of compressed circular form, surmounted by a wide cylindrical mouth above the flattened base, the body finely decorated with a pair of confronting stylised dragons repeated on the reverse side, the luminosity of the stone highlights the contours of the glistening dragons.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 5 November 1998, lot 635

H: 6.5 cm

Of rectangular form with indented corners above the rectangular base, the plain body with a raised quatrefoil panel, similarly rendered on the reversed, flanked by an animal head suspending rings on the narrow sides, the stone of a luminous even tone.

H: 7 cm

Of shield form resting on a flat oval foot, surmounted by a gently flared everted mouth rim, finely incised in resemblance to a brocade buckle design simulating the patterns found on brocade decorated with further shou characters, another of formalized florets bordered by a keyfret trim, the well-polished stone mottled with strikes of russet inclusions.

H: 6.9 cm Of shield form resting on a flat oval foot, surmounted by a gently flared everted mouth rim, finely incised in resemblance to a brocade buckle design simulating the patterns found on brocade decorated with further shou characters, another of formalized florets bordered by a keyfret trim, the well-polished stone mottled with strikes of russet inclusions.

H: 6.9 cm

Of pear shaped form rising to an elongated neck from a flat oval base, the body finely encircled by a band and ruyi notif below the mouth rim, the body further incised with keyfrets and foliate tendrils.

H: 7 cm

Worked to the form of a strand of plump grapes, the reverse partially covered with a leafy foliage issued from the toppled stem, the stone mottled with brownish russet inclusions.

H: 7.5 cm

Of baluster form resting on a wide foot, surmounted by a slightly flared neck above the slender shoulders, the exterior skillfully worked to resemble a delicate alignment of pleats on silk, flanked by a pair of elephant heads suspending a circular ring handle on the narrow sides.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 5 November 1998, lot 638

H: 7.6 cm

Well hollowed and skillfully worked from a delicate white pebble, retaining an area of spinach green mottled with patches of golden brownish skin rendered as the stem bearing the plump plant, the well polished stone with further naturalistic light russet inclusions on the body.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, 5 November 1998, lot 639

H: 8.6 cm

Of globular form adequately but not extensively hollowed with a flat lip and flat foot, worked with a scene of Liu Hai , holding a long cord with coins secured to its tasseled end, luring his seated three-legged toad sitting amidst a rocky landscape, the reverse with a traveller riding on his domesticated horse enroute to his destination with the accompany of his attendant, all rendered in high relief.

H: 6.7 cm

Of compressed heart-shaped form, finely worked with the continuous scene of foliate tendrils issuing formalized lotuses, skillfully worked with petals constituting the base, all rendered in medium relief, the stone intersperse with naturalistic dark russet inclusions.

PROVENANCE: Previously acquired at My Humble House

H: 5.9 cm

Of compressed globular form with a gently flared footrim, surmounted by a cylindrical neck, worked on the body with the auspicious character hei within a circular roundel, the reverse similarly decorated, flanked by a protruding oval panel on the narrow sides.

PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s, November 1998

H: 6.2 cm