The East and the West amalgam mated for once with a congenial purpose. Blue pottery from Ming rivalled an enormous painting of a biblical scene representing St. John the Baptist before Herod, for popularity. Japanese Satsuma bowls waited complacently beside Dutch porcelain figures. German Meissen vases and old Sevres groups were both delectable bait for the eager buyer. Lacquered tables, inlaid with tiny ivory figures, and gilt framed water eciours all-found homes and went away, An old Flemish paint. ing entitled "Interieur," and dated 1G5 went for less money than did a pastel slash of colour on a piece of silk. Screens and bronze figures, grinning statues and enamelled watches, snuff bottles and a Ningpo ivory inlaid table, a carved bone and a jade fish, all mingled in colourful and diverse conglomeration for the whim of interested spectators poke ing about with appreciative, if not experienced, enthusiasm.
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