Chinese blue & white porcelain low bowl and Ming archaic beaker vase, 2 items. 1st item: Chinese blue and white porcelain low bowl, the center depicting immortals standing in a landscape scene, one reading from a scroll, the rim with longevity, peach and floral decoration. Underside with four character mark within two squares. 2" H x 9 1/2" dia. Second half of 19th century. 2nd item: Chinese ceramic Ming archaic form beaker vase, the top of the vase with raised figural dragon decoration and teal glaze, the mid-section with raised ju-i head and brown glaze, the flared base unglazed with geometric decoration. 8 3/8" H. Mid-Late Ming Dynasty. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Ann Bresee, GA. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

1st item: Overall very good condition, minor wear. 2nd item: Scattered chipping to rim, body and base with glaze loss.