Among the collection of Chuin Yao wares of Mr. Hong (and these be exhibited during the coming Exhibition of Fine Arts here) there is now a large bowl, made in imitation of Chai Yao, and genuine North Sung manufacture, with dark brown rim and iron bottom edge. After a period of thousand years: the bowl is still perfect, without, the slightes of preserve The body is even, thin and heavy, the enamel bright and lustrous "like polished jade. The surface is smooth and velvety with a colour known as "the clear sky after the rain" and brilliant spots, 'The bowl was for some' time owned by the Emperor Chien Lung. of the late Ching Dynasty, but it is a well known fact that although the Emperor had a large collection, of Chuin Yao wares, the bowl in question was his special favourite, for he wrote a special verse which, may be found engraved on the bottom of the bow!
In view of the forthcoming ex. hibition of Chinese paintings, wri ings and antiques arranged by Mi Kao En-hung, the Governor of this territory, for the foundation fund of the Tsingtao University, Mr. Hong, who is an official connected with the Administration here, has agreed to have the bowl exhibited and a chance given to connoisseurs, and lovers of Chinese antiques to add this unique specimen to their collection. The bowl has been valued by experts at $100,000 Mexican, but it is understood that in consideration of the purpose for which the proceeds will be devoted, any. reasonable offer will be taken into consideration.
Previous to the opening of the ex-' hibition, the bowl may be seen by. appointment with Mr. Hong who may be found at the Tsingtao City
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