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[[stamp]] Smithsonian. [[/stamp]] 1605

One Bulb Bowl or Flower-pot Stand; circular, molded in bronze form; with three feet and two bands of small, round studs on outer surface - the upper row being enclosed by concentric lines in relief. "Chun-yao." Sung. Chinese. 

Dense, gray paste, sprinkled with black. The inner glaze is dark purplish-blue changing at center to lighter tones. The outer glaze is rich dark plum-purple, flecked with blue and crimson, while thick overflow drips from each of the many studs. The outer base and the rim show rich olive coloring - much crackling within and without - earthworm marks appear on inner base. Fifteen spur-marks and the Chinese numeral 1 on outer base. 
In perfect condition. 
Height, 3 7/8''. Diameter at mouth, 10 1/8''. Openwork teakwood stand.  

Purchased from Tonying & Company, New York, U. T. Co's. Voucher #11 July, 1915,   $2,500.00

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Transcribed page 2424 and was unsure as to if the text from "Bamboo branches" and below was to be included in the rest of the transcription. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-07-13 15:53:29 top page only is correct^^^^^, small formatting errors