Сhinese Ceramics: ivory glazed Bulb Bowl, Ming Dynasty, Wine Cup and Saucer, Yongzheng, Canton ‘family-rose’ Vases, Guangxu
A ‘family -verte’ Jardiniere, Guangx the rounded sides enamelled with a pheasant amongst flowers and rocks, lipped rim, 26cn 10 in.; and a carved wood Stand (2).
An ivory glazed Bulb Bowl, Ming Dynasty, with bombe sides over three paw [...]

Great Britain
The British potters were comparatively late starters in the field of pottery manufacture, but in this respect it must be remembered that unlike the majority of their Continental rivals, they were only rarely subsidized by royal or noble patronage and so were entirely dependent upon the commercial success of their undertakings.
The early factory of [...]