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CHENG-002

Late Qing Dynasty Cantonese Porcelain Study Box, Depicting Battle Field and Warriors. 

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YAO-003

Mid Qing Dynasty Green Ground Sgraffito Bowl of Ogee. Qianlong to Jailing Period. 

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YAO-002

A Pair of 17th Century Famille Rose Lady Tea Bowl and Saucer, Yongzheng and of the period. Provenance: Marchant Asian Art.

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LIU CHEN

Liu Chen (220-265), Prince of Beidi was the fifth son of Liu Shan, the second ruler of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Liu Chen opposed the plans of Qiao Zhou to surrender to the opposing force under Deng Ai of Wei. Liu Chen attempted to convince his father to fight for the honor of Shu, so Liu Bei (the founder of Shu) could look upon him as a redeemed ruler of Shu. However, Liu Shan threw Liu Chen out of the court for this. He then went to Liu Bei’s ancestral temple and killed his wife and children before committing suicide.

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YI-001

Late 18th century or early 19th century, Olive shaped vase, simulating stone pattern