Glazed stoneware ewer with "ruyi" cloud panels below a lotus petal collar and above panels with Buddhist "cintamani" jewels, all painted in underglaze cobalt blue oxide.

Pitcher with Handle and Spout Adorned with Lotus, Ruyi, and Wish-Granting Gem Motifs

Vietnam

15th - 16th century

See More of the Collection

Parshvanatha (23rd Jain Great Teacher), India, sandstone
A carved and pierced nephrite pectoral plaque in archaic style. The shaped stone shading from ruddy tan to ebony and well carved on both sides with opposing werefish heads in profile and with scattered drilled mounting apertures.
Bowl with Peach Interior and Two Cartouche Images of Penglai, Island of the Taoist Immortals Exterior
Bamboo supported fan of sun rise/set with birds over water Round Ribbed Fan with double-sided Prints of Sun, Birds, Fish, Mountains and Ocean