Decorated with Figures and Characters 18th/19th century: brush holder with poem on one side outlined by persimmon, 5 in., [enamel decoration spalling, firing anomalies;] tall cylindrical cup or mug with polychrome enamel Chinese figures in interior enclosed by elaborate underglaze blue floral frame, 5 in., [long repaired crack from rims into figures, numerous small chips on edge of foot, some wear to enamel decoration;] pear-shaped cream jug painted in polychrome enamels with Chinese figures enjoying domestic life, small domed cover with gold spear border, 5-1/4 in., [firing anomalies, cover does not match jug] . Provenance: Estate of the late John F. Shuford, Asheville, North Carolina