probably late 19th/early 20th century, near pair of lidded ginger jars, decorated with figures and fruit, on pink ground, one with character marks along underside of lid rim, both with apocryphal marks in underglaze red to bases, with two carved wood stands, 8-5/8 in. (without stand); two small plates, decorated with flowers and insects, gilt accents, character marks in underglaze red to bases, with carved wood easel stands, 6-3/4 in. diameter; Provenance: Estate of Gail W. Dane, Delray Beach, Florida
Condition
jars with abrasions and enamel loss, glaze anomalies including pin holes and blistering, scattered chips, repair to rims, firing cracks, marks to base fluoresce, surface dirt layer, wear to bases; plates with enamel and gilt loss, pinholes, small chips to rims, hairlines, surface dirt layer, wear to bases; stands with scattered wear and repairs; other typical surface wear consistent with age and useĀ