Qing dynasty, decorated with floral sprays, birds, and interior scenes, including: pair lidded tureens, 4 x 10-1/2 x 9 in.; pair candlesticks, 10-3/8 x 4-3/4 in. diameter; shrimp plate, 10 in. diameter; lidded teapot, 7-1/2 in.; together with two carved wood stands, 8 x 5-5/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of the Late Janet N. and Clarence L. Adams, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered chips and losses to edges and bases, scattered areas of paint and gilt loss, scattered pinholes throughout; shrimp plate with break and repair to rim; teapot with large break and repair to lid