P95.02.01A: Crystal ball is a sphere of clear glass containing tiny interior bubbles and barely perceptible striations on the surface corresponding to lines of latitude.
P95.02.01B: Base for ball is a turned disk of pine with recessed top in which to
Place of origin is unknown.
Provenance
9/07/2012 - Transferred from HC Collections; 12/29/94 - Purchase from Book Haven 146 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Glass ball has minor surface abrasions or imperfections; some small nicks and scratches in the base, and a 1/2" area of finish loss on the center of the bottom.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain; one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Follows the style of 17th - 18th century Imari decoration, which orginiated in Japan and was copied in China for the European export market in the 18th century. The style was revived in the late 19th century.
China or Japan.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches in bottom. Edge has one significant chip with 1"-long crack descending from it. Upper area of sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sidesdivided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs: large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Round bowl of glazed hand-painted chinese porcelain, one of a set of three. Thin walled sides curve up sharply to a molded edge with irregular scalloping. Foot ring on bottom with unusual recessed circle at center (1 3/8" dia.).
Inside bowl at center are circular geometric and floral/foliate designs of blue and overpainted red. Sides divided into 6 panels with 2 alternating designs - large winged insect, etc., with red predominating; and stylized floral and foliate designs with blue predominating. Exterior sides have 2 blue alternating motifs: a flower with leaves alternates with a design of two snake-like forms. Blue striped banding at foot ring as well as circumference of center recessed area.
Provenance
Bowl owned by Harriet Lane Johnston, then descent within family to donor.
Minor scratches inside bottom. Sides have some surface deposits of lime, etc., caused by standing water. Most significant is a large break at one side with accompanying damage to edge of two large chips. Repaired with four staples affixed to outside of breakout.
Coffepot (A) and lid (B) of blue transfer-printed pearlware. On a pedestal base is an octagonal pear-shaped body flaring back out at recessed rim. Gooseneck spout with cap at tip. High arching handle of C-scrolls. Domed octagonal lid has an octagonal knop/finial and tiny vent hole.
Transfer decoration is a Chinese scene with people, trees, water and pagoda with bridges. Additional decoration at top and base is a filigree-edged band dominated by 3-leafed vine.
Starburst and octagon pattern. Oval ring foot, narrow bottom. Rim is zig-zag/scalloped, pointed under at sides, flared as if glass is slightly folded back. Pointed higher at ends. Outside bottom has same design as sides.
Square, sides curve out and up, square foot 'ring', rests on four corners. Cut glass design on outside, smoth inside. Smaller diamond pattern with star burst pattern in larger diamond shapes and scalloped lip.
Short, squat body of dark wood. body is tapered in at ends. Knob on crank is wood, crank mechanism is metal. Arm of crank handle is 's' shaped. '250' inscribed on bottom.
