TWO 'GUAN'-TYPE BRUSHWASHERS QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |

the first, 18th century, of ovoid form, covered overall with a pale blue glaze with 'gold and silver' crackle resting dark-stained foot, five spur marks on the base; the other 18th/19th century, of foliate form, the pale gray glaze suffused with dark crackle, a stylized chrysanthemum impressed on the unglazed base (2)

The ovoid washer:
The World in Monochromes, The Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 2009, cat. no. 85.

Both washers are in good overall condition. The foliate form washer with a small glaze flaw at the base and typical wear to the surface overall. The ovoid washer has a small shallow frit at the base.
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