Description:

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A fabulous pair of pottery sculptures, a bird and a pile of fruit, both boasting a lustrous glaze in hues of emerald, marigold, and toffee. First, the hollow bird stands on 2 slender legs with a rectangular base. Its head leans slightly forward, displaying annular eyes, a pointed beak, and a low crest. The adorable creature tucks both wings to its sides as its lengthy tail extends behind it. Its body is incised with intricate details to represent plumage. Alternatively, the pile of fruit is comprised of 7 pieces of globular fruit with green stems, all stacked atop one another and supported by a discoid base. Size (of largest): 4.625" L x 1.625" W x 4.25" H (11.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 10.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010

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#164121

  • Condition: Bird has light repairs to base with restoration. Chip to base of fruit. Otherwise, both are very nice with excellent remaining glaze.

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