A finely painted landscape covers the body of the vase with scenes including buildings, boats, trees, etc.

Summer Landscape on Bottle Vase

China

Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912), 18th century

See More of the Collection

Viewing the Great Cliffs of Mount Rui by Boat, Li Kui, ink and color on silk
This stout standing figure retains trases of green and white paint. His legs splayed sighlyt to support his stocky aspect, his arms are bent at the elbows with the proper right hand resting on top of the the left fist. His trousers and sleeves are flared in a dynamic movement. His upstanding hairstyle is typical of fierce, protective figures and a small coiled snake rests between his locks. His head is turned to the proper left. He wears a cloud colar and high boots.
Standing image of Buddha, base missing, two long tangs in feet. Back is hollowed with protruding flue(?) or tenon in upper chest. some oxidization
A pierced building brick with carved dragon decoration, carved clouds in corners.