The first, a small gong-form pouring cup, is decorated on both sides with a seated scholar, applied on the narrow side with a chilong-form handle; the second, a bowl with deep, rounded sides, is decorated on the exterior with three mythical beasts within a fenced landscape, and on the interior with floral sprays; the third, a quatrefoil dish, is decorated on one corner with a flowering branch, and is raised on three small feet; together with a drum-form bowl decorated on the exterior with a foliate band, Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
4 in. (10.2 cm.) wide; 6³⁄₄ in. (17.5 cm.) diam.; 6¹⁄₄ in. (16 cm.) wide; 4¹⁄₂ diam. (11.2 cm.) diam.

First:
Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937) Collection, Chicago, before 1925.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned as the Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1925.

Second:
Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937) Collection, Chicago, before 1937.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned as the Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1937.

Third:
Chait Galleries, New York (according to label).
Sarah G. Larson Collection, before 1980.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned in 1980.

Fourth:
Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937) Collection, Chicago.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned in 1938.

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