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Most dates in the inscriptions are given as Chinese cyclical dates which are repeated every 60th years. Without a reference to the reigning emperor, it is possible to by mistake move the piece 60 years back or forward in time. <P>The modernization of China by scholars, teachers and students alike started in late Guangxu (1875-1908) period, around 1900, along with Dr Sun's revolution. As of January 1, 1912 the Gregorian calendar was adopted by the nascent Republic of China for official business. The status of the Gregorian calendar between about 1916 and 1921 while China was controlled by several competing warlords is uncertain. From about 1921 until 1928 warlords continued to control northern China. Kuomintang who controlled the south of China, probably used the Gregorian calendar. <P>The 10th of October 1928 the <I>Kuomintang</I> declared a reconstituted Republic of China and also decreed that as of 1th January 1929 everyone must use the Gregorian calendar. The earliest example I have so far on the practice of dating porcelain after the Gregorian calendar is from April that very same year, <A HREF="#1929">1929</A>, in very small characters. <P>During the Kuomintang period dates also occurs as numbered years of their Republic, from 1929, regarding this as year one. A date as the 29th year of the Republic as in mark #645 should thus indicate 1912 plus 29 years, or <A HREF="#1941">1941</A>. When the Communists gained control of mainland China the 1st of October 1949, they simply continued using the Gregorian calendar, but now numbered the years in the Western manner, beginning with 1949. <br> <br><A NAME="xianfeng"></A><!-- Xianfeng --> <TABLE> <TR> <TD BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#800000">Xianfeng (1851-61) period</TD> </TR> <!-- 1860 --> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B>1860</B></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1004_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1004.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="237" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1004. Brush pot with no base mark. Dated in the inscription to the <I>geng shen</I> year, i.e. either 1860 or 1920 of which 1920 seems to be too late. <P> <A HREF="bild/1004_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> <FONT SIZE="1">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> <br>Gotheborg.com reference collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <!-- Tongzhi --> <TR><A NAME="Tongzhi"></A> <TD BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#800000">Tongzhi (1862-1874) period</font></b></TD> </TR> <!-- 1873 --> <TR><A NAME="1873"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1873 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/998_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/998.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="167" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>998. Hat stand with pierced walls. Dated in the calligraphic inscription to the <I>gui you</I> year, i.e. 1873. Hand written base mark in iron red <I>Qi yuan shi zhi</I> meaning "Qi yuan shi made". <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/998_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <!-- Guangxu --> <TR><A NAME="Guangxu"></A> <TD BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#800000">Guangxu (1875-1908) period</font></b></TD> </TR> <!-- 1878 --> <TR><A NAME="1878"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1878 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/648_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/648.jpg" BORDER="0" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></A></TD> <TD>648. Square vase with elephant's heads handles. Undulating glaze - special dull enamels of a kind of their own. Rough foot rim. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/648_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1882 --> <TR><A NAME="1882"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1882 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/844_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/844.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="76" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>844. Vase with <I>Qianjiang</I> style decoration. Landscape; main colours in pale red, lake green and blue; direct applications of enamels. The Painter's calligraphy acknowledging his painting style and inspiration from Ni Zan, Huang Gongwang's Qianjiang painting friend. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/844_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1884 --> <TR><A NAME="1884"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1884 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR><A NAME="988"> <TD><A HREF="bild/988_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/988.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="271" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Fang Jia Zhen</I><BR> Mark: <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I></p></td> <TD>988. Narcissus bowl. Signed by: <I>Fang Jia Zhen</I>, Stamped base mark: <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> "Tongzhi period make". Dated to the <I>jia shen</I> year (1884). For a cup with the same signature, see <A HREF="#1904">#1024</A> (1904). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/988_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1885 --> <TR><A NAME="1885"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1885 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/992_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/992.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="72" BORDER="0"></A> <P class="small">Signed by: <I>Wang Zhau Li</I></p> </TD> <TD> 992. Small vase. No mark. Dated in the inscription to "<I>yi you</I>" meaning 1885, signed </I>Wang Zhau Li</I>. Height 9 cm. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/992_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1887 --> <TR><A NAME="1887"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1887 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/408_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/408.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <P class="small">Signed by: <I>Li Yan Qing</I></p></td> <TD>408. Narcissus pot, dated 1887. The four character mark on the base reads <I>Guangxu Nian Zao</I> (1875-1908). Qiangjing Cai (enamels), text characters on the sides reads <I>Painted by <I>Li Yan Qing</I> (in) <I>Ding Hai</I> year</I> (1887). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/408_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A><BR> <A HREF="bild/408_scan1.jpg">Text scan 1</A><BR> <A HREF="bild/408_scan2.jpg">Text scan 2</A><BR> <A HREF="bild/408_scan3.jpg">Text scan 3</A><BR> <br> <br> Donated to Gotheborg.com reference collection by <A HREF="../qa/canada.shtml">Hans H M&uuml;ller</A> in 2002.</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/621_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/621.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Sheng Men</I></p></TD> <TD>621. Vase, dated 1887. Painted by <I>Sheng Men</I> (1887). Mark: <I>Guangxu Nian Zhi</I> (1875-1908). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/621_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1025_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1025.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="72" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>621. Vase, dated <I>Ding Hai</I> year meaning, 1887. No base mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1025_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1888 --> <TR><A NAME="1888"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1888 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/757_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/757.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Li Dao Ren Zuo (Sheng Men)</I></p> </TD> <TD>757. Narcissus bowl. Inscription "Finding pleasure while sailing among the red trees and the green hills"<BR> <I>Wu Ji Qiu Rou</I> - "Wi Ji (1888) Autumn Months". Signed: <I>Li Dao Ren Zuo (Cheng Men). <P>Red mark seal: <I>Song Sheng</I>. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/757_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1021_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1021.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1021. Hat stand, height 28 cm. Dated to the <I>wu zi</I> year in the inscription, matching the western date 1888. On the base a stamped square iron red mark <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Great Qing Tongzhi Period Make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1021_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1147_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1147.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="143" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1147. Hat stand. Decorated with a swallow. Dated to the <I>wu zi</I> year (1888) in the inscription. Unclear/illegible stamped mark on the base, possibly six character <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Qing Dynasty Tongzhi Period Make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1147_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1081_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1081.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="271" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1081. Wine warmer. Dated to the <I>wu zi</I> year in the inscription, matching the western date 1888. On the base a stamped square iron red mark <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Tongzhi Period Make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1081_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1026_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1026.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="42" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1026. Large square vase. Dated to the <I>wu zi</I> year in the inscription, matching the western date 1888. No base mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1026_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1120_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1120.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="192" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1120. Teapot. Dated to the <I>wu zi</I> year (1888) in the inscription. No base mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1120_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a> <br> <br>I. Parker Collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1889 --> <TR><A NAME="1889"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1889 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1036_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1036.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Zhu Shao Quan</I></p></TD> <TD>1036. Planter, dated 1889. The calligraphy sides shows, on one side a poem about peonies, and on the other red calligraphy work in ancient script, and in black the Chinese year date for the planter, which is the <I>Jichou</I> year 1889. There is also a seal signature for the artist <I>Shao Quan</I> <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1036_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1187_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1187.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Bin Mao</I></p></TD> <TD>1187. Bowl with lobed sides, dated <I>ji chou</I> in the inscription matching 1889. Red stamped mark <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> on the base. Text in general translation by David Lane: <BR> <I>shi zai, ji chou, zhongdong, shu yu, Lu Jiang, Zhu Shan, (X) ci, Bin Mao, ti [red seal]</I> At the time of the <I>ji chou</I> year (1899)<BR> in the 11th moon, the second month of winter<BR> written near the River Lu and the Pearl Mountain<BR> 'X'th time<BR> Bin Mao (name)<BR> Written by<BR> [seal]<BR> <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1187_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1890 --> <TR><A NAME="1890"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1890 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1018_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1018.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="137" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1018. Square vase with moulded ears. Dated to the <I>geng yin</I> year (1890) in the calligraphy. Underglaze blue mark <I>Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Great Qing Qianlong Period Make". Height 15 cm. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1018_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1005_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1005.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="180" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1005. Vase with elephant's trunk handles. Dated to the <I>geng yin</I> year (1890) in the calligraphy. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> meaning "Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace". Height 10 cm. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1005_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1115_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1115.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="122" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1115. Quite large lidded bowl 'Kamcheng', but missing its lid. No mark, cut footrim, dated in the inscription to the <I>geng yin</I> year (1890). Decoration mostly unchanged 12 years later as in <A href="#1902">1111</a>. Width, diam. 17 cm, Height bottom section as on the picture 4 3/4" (12 cm). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1115_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br>Gotheborg.com reference collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1891 --> <TR><A NAME="1891"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1891 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/987_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/987.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="200" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>987. Bowl with Quails on rocks, dated 1891. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/987_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1013_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1013.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="174" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Gao Xin Tian</I></p></TD> <TD>1013. Square brush holder. height 8.5 cm. Dated in the inscription to the <I>xin mao</I> year, matching the western year of 1891. On tha base a reversed stamped <I>Guangxi Nian Zhi</I> seal mark in iron red. Decoration in <I>Wang Ye Ting</I> style, but signed by <I>Gao Xin Tian</I>. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1013_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1199_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1199.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="213" BORDER="0"></A><BR> </TD> <TD>1199. Tea pot. Dated in the inscription to the <I>xin mao</I> (1891) year. On tha base a stamped 'Tongzhi Nian Zhi' seal mark in iron red. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1199_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1892 --> <TR><A NAME="1892"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1892 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/671_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/671.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>671. Three lobed bowl, with calligraphy in dull black enamel "<I>Flowers dancing in the breeze, Spring arrives, birds find their tunes</I>", dated "1892". Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/671_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/993_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/993.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="213" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>993. Bowl, dated "1892". Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/671_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1155_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1155.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="161" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by artist: <I>Yu Chung</I> painted</p></TD> <TD>1155. Six sided hatstand, dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ren chen</I> year (1892). Height 28 cm. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). Signed by the artist: <I>Yu Chung</I> painted. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1155_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/672_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/672.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>672. Brush holder, with decoration in <I>Qianjiang cai</I> style of decoration, nice painting and calligraphy in dull black enamel, dated "1892". Mark: <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> - "Tongzhi period made", but <I>Guangxu</I> period. <P>Poem loosely translated:<BR> <I>Under water, how deep could affection reach?<BR> Among the flowers, I found my freedom and joy.</I> <P>Poem signed by "<I>Tse Min</I>". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/672_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1008_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1008.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="160" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1008. Vase, dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ren chen</I> year = 1892. On the base a double ring in underglaze blue; no mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1008_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1003_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1003.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="153" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1003. Vase, dated in the inscription to the <I>ren chen</I> year = 1892. On the base a stamped square iron red mark <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Great Qing Tongzhi Period Make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1003_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1019_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1019.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="156" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1019. Square Vase, dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ren chen</I> year = 1892. Height 27 cm. On the base a stamped square iron red mark <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> meaning "Great Qing Tongzhi Period Make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1019_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1893 --> <TR><A NAME="1893"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1893 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1106_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1106.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="181" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1106. Hatstands. Two, with mirrored decoration. Both has the same general text saying wealthy life blessed by the peonies. The practice on signing porcelain seems to be that the painter usually only signed date and name on one piece of a pair. On the bases of both a very faint mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). Dated in the calligraphy of one of the hat stands, to the <I>gui si</I> year, or 1893. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1106_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> <P><br>Gotheborg.com reference collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1010_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1010.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="235" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1010. Bowl. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). Dated in the calligraphy to the <I>gui si</I> year, 1893. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1010_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1127_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/1127.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="202" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1127. Brush pot. Mark: mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). Dated to the <I>gui si</I> year (1893) <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1127_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1031_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1031.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="160" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1010. Hatstand. Red base mark <I>Tongzhi</I>. Dated in the calligraphy to the <I>gui si</I> year, or 1893. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1031_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/661_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/661.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>661. Vase. Mark: <I>Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi</I> (1875-1908), Dated to the <I>gui si</I> year, 1893, which matches with the Guangxu period. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/661_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1894 --> <TR><A NAME="1894"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1894 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/997_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/997.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="268" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Mark: <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace)<BR> Signed by: <I>Lei Guang Heng</I></p></TD> <TD>997. Vase. Dated in the inscription to the <I>jia wu</I> year (1894). Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <I>Qianjiang</I> decoration. Height 29.5 cm (11 5/8 inch.) <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/997_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> <br>Gotheborg.com reference collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1125_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1125.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="164" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Mei Chun Mao</I><BR> Mark: <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace)</p></TD> <TD>1125. Vase with elephant's trunk handles. Dated in the inscription to the <I>jia wu</I> year (1894). Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). In 1905 <I>Mei Chun Mao</I> occurs on a pieces with a stamped <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> mark, see <A HREF="#1905">1905</A> <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1125_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/835_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/835.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="166" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Zhou Da He</I></p> </TD> <TD>835. Pair of vases with mirrored decoration. No marks. Signed by: <I>Zhou Da He</I> and dated in the inscription to the <I>jia wu</I> year (1894). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/835_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> <br>Gotheborg.com reference collection.</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1119_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1119.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="175" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Bao Wen</I></p></TD> <TD>1119. Teapot. Signed by: <I>Bao Wen</I> and dated in the inscription to the <I>jia wu</I> year (1894). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1119_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1175_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1175.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="149" BORDER="0"></A><BR> </TD> <TD>1175. Soap box. Dated in the inscription to the <I>jia wu</I> year (1894). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1175_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1173_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1173.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="181" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1173. Dish. The decoration is of two five clawed dragons around the 'five happinesses' (wu fu) in the center and on the underside of the rim - three happinesses. In Chinese Porcelain of the 20th Century van Oort says that "[in 1894] every high official in the Empire had been invited to contribute twenty-five per cent of his salary as a birthday gift to Her Majesty ... however I have not been able to trace in the history of the Qing dynasty any mention of an official decree ordering porcelain to be made in Jingdezhen for that occasion". The quality of this dish is good and fits well with an actual date of production to the last years of the 19th century Base mark is <I>Guangxu period 'jia wu' (1894) year make.</I> The porcelain made for Cixi for her 50th birthday in 1885 carries the mark <I>Chuxiu Gong zhi</I> and resemble Kangxi wares in design. Aside from the <I>Dayazhai</I> wares are those the only pieces that we know are directly associated with her. She was born November 29th, 1835 and died November 15th, 1908. Why a date of 1894 is indeed her 59th birthday, her Chinese age would be 60. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1173_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1895 --> <TR><A NAME="1895"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1895 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/604_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/604.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>604. Kamcheng pot, dated <I> Yi Wei Nian </I> (1895) <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/604_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/674_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/674.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>674. Square vase, dated <I>Yi Wei Nian</I> (1895). On one side a scholar, on the other side a "White head Granny and Peony" decoration, which generally could be translated to a wish for "family success, wealth, prosperity and old age". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/674_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/686_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/686.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Qing Shu</I></p></TD> <TD>686. Bowl. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). Dated mid summer 1895. Inscription reads <I>Shi Zai (at the time of) Yi Wei (matching year 1895) Zhong Qiu (mid summer) Qing Shu (Artist name).</I> <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/686_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/825_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/825.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> </TD> <TD>825. Mark: <I>Tungzhi</I> - "Tungzhi (Period Made)". <I>Qianjiang</I> enamels, dated the years of <I>Yi Wei</I> = 1895. <P> <A HREF="bild/825_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A><BR> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1896 --> <TR><A NAME="1896"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1896 </B></TD></TR> <TR><TD COLSPAN="2">In 1898 Guangxu exerted his power as emperor and implemented the "100 Days' Reform" why <I>Cixi</I> promptly slapped him down confining him to his palace and took power as regent. </TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/517_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/517.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Xiao Shan</I></p></TD> <TD>517. <I>Bing Shen Qiu Rou</I> - "Bing Shen (Year) Autumn Month". Most likely year matching "Bing Shen" are 1896. <I>Xiao Shan Zuo</I> - Xiao Shan ( Artist's name ) Painted. <BR> Base red mark : <I>Gao Bo Sheng Hao</I> - Gao Bo Sheng Company. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/517_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <P>This item is donated to the gotheborg.com reference collection. <BR> Ex. N K Koh Collection. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1225_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1225.jpg" HEIGHT="100" width="227" BORDER="0"></A><BR> </TD> <TD>1225. Teapot. Signed in the inscription to the <I>Bing Shen</I> year, probably meaning 1896. Stamped mark in red enamels: <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1225_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1898 --> <TR><A NAME="1898"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1898 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1108_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1108.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1108. Brushpot, dated <I>wu xu</I> year, in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1898. <I>Qianjiang</I> decoration. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1108_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1164_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1164.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="150" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1164. Hat stand, dated <I>wu xu</I> year, in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1898. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1164_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br> Gotheborg.com reference collection, 2006</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1113_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1113.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="159" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Dai xxx</I></p></TD> <TD>1113. Hatstand, dated <I>wu xu</I> year, in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1898. Red base mark <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I>. The text is a rather sloppy cursive that starts off talking about the pure and elegant etc pleasures of collecting antiques. following the date it gives a place of manufacture that is not quite clear to me--something mountain something in Changpu? Last is the name of the calligrapher, surname Dai, not sure of given name. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1113_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <P>Translation curtesy of David Lane </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1899 --> <TR><A NAME="1899"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1899 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/996_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/996.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>996. Bowl, dated <I>ji hai</I> in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1899. <I>Qianjiang</I> decoration. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/757_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1161_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1161.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="151" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1161. Hatstand, dated in the calligraphy <I>ji hai</I> year (1899). Stamped red base mark <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I>. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1161_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br> Gotheborg.com Reference Coll. 2006 </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1188_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1188.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="243" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1188. Large vase, dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ji hai</I> year (1899). Green enameled base with no mark. Height of vase 24 inches / 61 cm. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1188_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br> Gotheborg.com Reference Coll. 2007 </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1224_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1224.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="243" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1224. Bowl, dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ji hai</I> year (1899). Base mark: stamped dark red mark <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I>. Diameter 4 1/4 inches / 10.8 cm. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1224_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br> Gotheborg.com Reference Coll. 2007 </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1900 --> <TR><A NAME="1900"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1900 </B> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1148_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1148.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="234" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1148. Bowl, dated <I>geng xi</I> (1900) in the calligraphy. <I>Qianjiang</I> decoration. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/757_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <br> <br> Gotheborg.com Reference Coll. 2006 </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1901 --> <TR><A NAME="1901"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1901 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1006_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1006.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="184" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1006. Lidded jar, dated to the <I>xin chou</I> year in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1901. Red stamped four character <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> (Tongzhi year make) base mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1006_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> <P>This item is donated to the gotheborg.com reference collection by William Turnbull, Canada, 2004. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1009_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1009.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="163" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed and seal: <I>Gao Hen Sen</I></p></TD> <TD>1009. Hat stand, dated to the <I>xin chou</I> year in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1901. Red stamped four character base mark <I>Gao Hen Sen</I>, probably the artist's mark as it bears the name of the artist. The name also appears as the last line of the poem. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1009_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1176_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1176.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="227" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1176. Teapot, dated to the <I>xin chou</I> year in the calligraphy, matching western date is 1901. Red stamped four character base mark <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I>. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1176_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A> </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1902 --> <TR><A NAME="1902"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1902 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/653_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/653.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>653. Vase, dated 1902. Red plus green Fu dog. Stamped <I>Tongzhi</I> mark. White glossy foot rim with brown grit stains. Calligraphy in a grayish black soft enamel. Black enamels of green dog under a clear green glaze. Thin redish rim border dressing. Putty colored porcelain. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/653_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1002_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1002.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="203" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1002. Jar. Height 7 cm, diameter 7.5 cm. Fire support marks on the flat base. No base mark. Dated in the decoration as <I>ren yin</I>, representing '1902'. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1002_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1098_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1098.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="248" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1098. Tea pot. Decorated in a combination of underglaze blue and enamels. Dated in the decoration as <I>ren yin</I>, representing '1902'. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1098_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1111_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1111.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="177" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed and seal: <I>Guo Heng Sheng</I></p></TD> <TD>1111. Covered jar. Iron red seal mark on the base: <I>Gao Heng Sang Zhi</I>. Height 9.5 cm. Decorated in enamels. Dated in the decoration as <I>ren yin</I>, representing '1902'. The red seal mark on the base says "Gao" (high/tall), "Heng" (constant, enduring, everlasting), "hua??" (painted). "Hua" might be a bit of a stretch too. Signature in the inscription "Gao Heng Sheng Zuo" (made). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1098_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1114_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1114.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="216" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1114. Plate with light-brown rim. Thickly applied enamels with a bird perching at the stalk of flowering sprays of hydrangea, inscription with a cyclic date <I>ren yin</I> (1902) year and a red seal. On the undecorated reverse an iron-red four-character mark (<I>Guan yao nei zao</I> Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace) to the base, sand adhesion to the foot rim, pinholes and drops of glaze stuck to the reverse. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1114_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1126_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1126.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="95" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1126. Vase. Inscription with a cyclic date <I>ren yin</I> year (1902). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1126_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1128_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1128.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="141" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1128. Hat stand or Vase. Illeglible base mark in red. Inscription with a cyclic date <I>ren yin</I> year (1902). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1128_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1170_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1170.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="274" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1170. Serving dish. Base mark in red: <I>Guangxu Nian Zhi</I> - "Guangxu (1875-1908) period make". Inscription with a cyclic date <I>ren yin</I> year, (1902). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1170_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A><BR> Gotheborg.com Referece Collection 2006</p></TD> </TR> <!-- 1903 --> <TR><A NAME="1903"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1903 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/660_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/660.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>660. Small vase with elephant handles, with long snoozles. Calligraphy in dull black enamel, dated 1903. The yellow bird is probably "The Great Spring Scholar" which singing signals the arrival of Spring. Red base mark <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> (Imperial Kiln for Inner Palace) same as #671 <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/660_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/995_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/995.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="195" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>995. Ginger jar with glazed opening. Height 13 cm. No mark on base. Dated in the decoration to the <I>gui mao</I> year (1903). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/995_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1001_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1001.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="236" BORDER="0"></A><BR> <FONT SIZE ="1">Seal: <I>Wang You Tang</I></TD> <TD>1001. Bowl. Diameter 8 cm. Stamped base mark: <I>Wang You Tang Zuo</I>. Wang was a quailty and deligent porcelain painter, he made many pieces, some very good. Dated in the decoration to the <I>gui mao</I> year (1903). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1001_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1017_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1017.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="108" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1017. Vase. Dated in the decoration to the <I>gui mao</I> year (1903). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1017_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1197_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1197.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="212" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by artist: Drawing by <I>Zhang Yi Tai</I></p></TD> </TD> <TD>1197. Tea pot. Mark: "<I>Zhang Yi Tai Hui</I>", or Drawing by <I>Zhang Yi Tai</I>. Dated in the decoration to the <I>gui mao</I> year (1903). In Straits Chinese porcelain Zhen Yi Tai is a common mark. <I>Zhang Yi</I> probably signifies the name of a company (Tai). A number of old businesses in San Francisco Chinatown have this same <I>tai</I> character as the last one in a three-character name, for example "Jiu Jong Tai," "Fa Ming Tai," "Guang Xing Tai," etc. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1197_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <!-- 1904 --> <TR><A NAME="1904"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1904 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/829_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/829.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="244" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>829. Teapot. Poetry "the blinds (curtains) reflects the Beauty's face", Dated to the :<I>jia chen</I> year meaning 1904. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/829_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <TR><A NAME="1884"> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1024_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1024.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="192" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Fang Jia Zhen</I><BR> Mark: <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I></p></TD> <TD>1024. Mug with handle. Height 10 cm, diameter 10 cm. Base mark: <I>Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I>, Dated to the :<I>jia chen</I> year meaing 1904. For a shallow bowl with the same signature, see <A HREF="#1884">#988</A> (1884). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/829_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A></p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1905 --> <TR><A NAME="1905"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1905 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/47_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/47.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>47. Vase, dated 1905. Mark: <I>Guangxu Nian Zhi</I> (1875-1908). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/47_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/957_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/957.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="162" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>957. Vase. Top right third and forth character are <I>yi si</I> which equals the year 1905. Illegible base mark very blurred but possible: <I>Guangxu Nian Zhi</I> (1875-1908). <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/957_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1015_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1015.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="155" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1015. Square brush pot, height 9 cm / 3.5". Dated in the inscription to <I>yi si</I> which equals the year 1905. Illegible iron red four character base mark in a square frame. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1015_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/832_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/832.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Jin Shao Zhai</I></p> </TD> <TD>832. Brush pot for Chinese painting, 1905. The verses saying something in the line of: Dreaming of a country house, in the green forest. Signed by the artist: <I>Jin Shao Zhai</I>. Dated in the calligraphy to the <I>Yi si</I> year, 1905. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/832_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> Gotheborg.com Referece Collection</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1079_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1079.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="174" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed and seal: <I>Lou Chun Mao</I><BR> Mark: <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I></p> </TD> <TD>1079. Hatstand, Calligraphy: "Admiring the old for benefit in the future, Mr <I>Luo Chun Mao</I> made, (plus his seal), Winter of the <I>Yi Si</I> year (1905). In 1894 <I>Mei Chun Mao</I> occurs on a pieces with a <I>Guan yao nei zao</I> mark, see <A HREF="#1894">1894</A> <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1079_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> Gotheborg.com Reference Collection</p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1158_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1158.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="254" BORDER="0"></A><BR> </TD> <TD>1158. Stemcup, dated in the calligraphy <I>Yi Si</I> year (1905). No base mark. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1158_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A><BR> Gotheborg.com Reference Collection 2006</p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1906 --> <TR><A NAME="1906"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1906 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1102_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1102.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1102. Lidded tea cup set with stand, underglaze blue and white decoration, signed date is <I>Ping Wu Nian</I>, 1906. Mark: <I></I> meaning: "Precious collection of gold and jade" <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1102_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1103_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1103.jpg" WIDTH="110" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1103. Large Vase with the year <I>Wu Nian</I>, 1906, in the inscription. No mark: <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1103_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1104_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1104.jpg" WIDTH="75" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1104. Square dish with the year <I>Wu Nian</I>, 1906, in the inscription. No mark. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1104_fullsize.jpg" <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1907 --> <TR><A NAME="1907"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1907 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/531_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/531.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>531. Vase, dated <I>ding wei</I> 1907. No mark. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/531_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1012_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1012.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="158" BORDER="0"></A><BR> <FONT SIZE ="1">Seal on base: <I>Yue Zhi Ming</I> </TD> <TD>1012. Vase, dated <I>ding wei</I> 1907. Red seal mark on the base, signed by the personal seal of <I>Yue Zhi Ming</I> <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1012_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1117_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1117.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="206" BORDER="0"></A><BR> <FONT SIZE ="1">Seal on base: <I>Tai Yue Shing</I> </TD> <TD>1117. Vase, dated <I>ding wei</I> 1907. Red seal mark on the base of the artist <I>Tai Yue Shing Made</I>. <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1117_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1156_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1156.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="214" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1156. Vase, dated to the <I>ding wei</I> year (1907) in the inscription. Blurred red seal mark on the base, probably <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> "Tongzhi period make". <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1156_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- 1908 --> <TR><A NAME="1908"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1908 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/663_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/663.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>663. Hair's oil jar. Dated to the <I>wu shen</I> year, 1908. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/663_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/1109_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/1109.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="153" BORDER="0"></A></TD> <TD>1109. Vase. Height 9"/22.6 cm. Dated to the <I>wu shen</I> year, 1908. On the base a square stamped four character mark; <I>Tongxhi Nian Zhi</I> <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1109_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</p></A> </TD> </TR> <!-- Xuantong --> <TR><A NAME="xuantong"></A> <TD BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#800000">Xuantong (1909-11) period</font></b></TD> </TR> <!-- 1909 --> <TR><A NAME="1909"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B>1909</B></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/755_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/755.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="245" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Jiang Yong Sheng</I></p> </TD> <TD>755. 'Peace and riches' vase. <I>Ti kai, er shu hua, ji you xia yue shu yu jiang you, Jiang yong sheng zuo.</I> The bird's call make the flowers bloom. Drawn beside the river Jiang, in the summer months of the 'Ji You' year (1909), by 'Jiang Yong Sheng'. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/755_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/113_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/113.jpg" HEIGHT="100" width="162" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>113. <I>Yi Xing Long Zhu</I> - "Yi Xing Long" Factory Made. <I>Fencai</I> enamels. Dated 1909. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/113_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/754_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/754.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="170" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Jiang Yong Sheng</I>(Made by; <I>Zhang Yi Tai</I>)</p> </TD> <TD>754. Mark: <I>Tongzhi Nian Zhi</I> - "Tongzhi Period Made". According to the caligraphy this was made by <I>Cheung Wen-tai</I> in the winter of 1909. The meaning of the calligraphy is to congratulate people on a bright and promising career etc., maybe a promotion. <P>The inscription reads and means: <I>Tai shi sheng dian, shao bao zun rong</I> - "The assistant is honored when the master is enpowered". (<I>Tai shi</I> is the title of a high ranking official or teacher to the future emperor, while <I>Shao bao</I> is an assistant) <I>Ji you zhong dong yue</I> - "<I>ji you</I> year (1909), month of mid winter". <I>Zhang yi tai zuo</I> - "Made by Zhang Yi Tai" <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/754_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p><BR> <A HREF="bild/754_caligraphy.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here for a close-up of the caligraphy</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1130_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1130.jpg" HEIGHT="100" width="159" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1130. Vase. Height 17.25 inches (44 cm). Dated in the inscription to the <I>ji you</I> year (1909). Iron red mark stamp under the base. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1130_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1203_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1203.jpg" HEIGHT="100" width="119" BORDER="0"> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Zhang Jianxiang</I></A></p> </TD> <TD>1203. Vase. Verse direct translation is "prosperity/wealthy and grey hair". The bird symbolize wealth and longevity. Made in the <I>ji you</I> year (1909) by <I>Zhang Jianxiang</I>. No mark. Height 18 inches (c. 46 cm). Decoration in the style of silk paintings signed by the Empress Dowager <I>Cixi</I>. Apparently these paintings were all the rage in the Qing courts. Most of the concubines including <I>Cixi</I> spent their free time learning and painting these flowers and also birds. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1203_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <!-- 1910 --> <TR><A NAME="1910"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1910 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/640_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/640.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></TD> <TD>640. <I>Alice och James Keiller Canton 1910</I> <I>Fencai</I> enamels. Dated 1910. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/640_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD><A HREF="bild/659_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="bild/659.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></TD> <TD>659. Vase with engraved decoration. Brown dressed dog's heads handles. Dated 1910. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/659_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</A></p></TD> </TR> <!-- 1911 --> <TR><A NAME="1911"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1911 </B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/652_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/652.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>652. Blue and white flower pot. Dated to the <I>xin hai</I> year in the calligraphy (1911). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/652_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1154_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1154.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1154. Small liondog decorated vase with an innovative shape, typical of the period. On the base a factory mark of the period <I>Tong Sang Tai Made</I>. Dated to the <I>xin hai</I> year in the calligraphy (1911). <P class="small"> <A HREF="bild/1154_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE">Click here to see large picture</A>. </p> </TD> </TR> <!-- Republic --> <TR><A NAME="Republic"></A> <TD BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#800000">Republic (1912-49) period</font></b></TD> </TR> <!-- 1912 --> <TR><A NAME="1912"></A> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN="2"> <B> 1912 </B></TD></TR> <TR><TD COLSPAN="2"> The Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1911. The last emperor, <I>Pu-yi</I> with the reign title <I>Xuantong</I>, abdicated officially on February 12, 1912. However, that same day, the Republic of China granted <I>Pu-yi</I> to retain his imperial title. This was revised November 5, 1924 after the coup by General <I>Feng Yuxiang</I> making Pu-yi a regular citizen of the Republic of China and the same day expelling him from the Forbidden City. Thus, <I>Pu-yi</I> was ruling emperor until February 12, 1912 (and also briefly between July 1 and July 12, 1917), and non-ruling emperor between February 12, 1912 and November 5, 1924. In 1932-1934 <I>Pu-yi</I> was put in place as the leader of the Japanese-controlled Manchukuo under the reign name <I>Datong</I> (??) and in 1934-1945 made 'emperor' of the same region under the reign name Kangde (??).</TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/654_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/654.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>654. Lidded food bowl. Soft colored enamels. Grayish calligraphi. Burnt red base and foot rim. Dated 1912. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/654_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1028_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1028.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="208" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1028. Jar. Grayish calligraphi. Burnt red base and foot rim. Dated in the worn calligraphy to the ren <I>zi year</I> i.e. 1912. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1028_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1020_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1020.jpg" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1020. Large vase. No base mark. Dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ren zi</I> year meaning 1912. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/1020_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1014_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1014.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="155" BORDER="0"></A> <p class="small">Signed by: <I>Zhou Xiao Song</I><BR> Base mark: <I>Zhou Xiao Song</I> (name) <I>Zhi</I> (made)</p> </TD> <TD>1014. Vase. Dated to the <I>ren zi</I> year (1912). Square iron red seal mark on the base <I>Zhou Xiao Song Zhi</I>, and signed by <I>Zhou Xiao Song</I> in the calligraphy. The poem is a duplet, i.e. made up of two sentences with seven words each, reading: <P><I>" Gu yan bu rong liu su mo; <BR> Qing ping sui yi cha xin hua" </I> <P>Meaning <BR> "The old ink-stone allows not ink that stays overnight; <BR> The simple vase holds fresh flowers freely placed." <P>The poem is identical with that on the vase #1011. <P class="small"><A HREF="bild/654_fullsize.jpg"><IMG SRC="../graphics/magnfglass.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="19" BORDER="0" ALIGN="MIDDLE"> Click here to see large picture</a></p>. </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> <A HREF="bild/1183_fullsize.jpg"> <IMG SRC="bild/1183.jpg" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="187" BORDER="0"></A> </TD> <TD>1183. Large vase or hat stand. No base mark. Dated in the calligraphy to the <I>ren zi</I> year meaning 1912. Illustrated as a comparison is a <I>undated</I> vase. marked with a stamped red 'Guangxu Nian Zhi' mark, which potting is a little thicker and have more evident rings on the inside of the foot rim. In my opinion