Description:
Two Blue and White Items, China, 19th century, a miniature ovoid vase with figural decorations, pictorial leaf mark on base, ht. 3 1/2, and a deep bowl with slightly everted, barbed rim, with kraak-style decorations, possibly made for export to Japan, the exterior with alternating vertical reserves of flowers and auspicious emblems, the interior well painted with a bird perched on a rock, the cavetto with floral panels, unmarked base, ht. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-300
bowl with chips along the foot and mouth; vase with spur marks; both with surface wear, firing flaws, minor chips
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