The Gail & Rich Mellin Collection
61 . CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN WALL POCKET VASE , circa 1800 , neck and body with detailed landscape vignettes in underglaze blue , reserved from an encrusted ground of fruiting vinery picked out in buff and blue ; stylized lion-headed seahorse handles . Height 8 ¼ in . Width 4 in . Depth 1 ⅜ in . 700 / 900
62 . CANTON WASH BASIN AND PITCHER , circa 1840s , the blue and white basin with rain and cloud border above wraparound Canton river scene centering similar roundel , exterior with stylized bamboo . The pitcher with bamboo molded handle , rain and cloud border above all-over wraparound Canton scene . Basin Height 5 ½ in . Diameter 15 ¾ in . Pitcher 14 in . x 7 in .
1,250 / 1750
63 . PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WALL POCKET VASES , circa 1840s , decorated with detailed landscape of man , farm house , trees and v-shaped formations of migrating birds flying overhead . Height 5 in . Width 6 in . Depth 1 ¾ in . 600 / 900
64 . NEAR PAIR OF NANKING SMALL SHELL DISHES , mid 19 th Century , decorated with blossoming branches within scrolled borders detailed with diapering and “ oeil de perdrix ” motifs ; the smaller dish also with two butterflies . 5 ¼ in . x 5 in . and 5 in . x 4 ¾ in . 300 / 400
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