A TRANSITIONAL BLUE & WHITE BITONG, QING China, 1644-1912. The massively potted brush pot delicately painted in deep cobalt-blue to depict two birds, one sitting on the gnarled branch of a blooming cherry tree. Round recessed base. Condition: Good condition with some wear, fritting to lip and several manufacturing imperfections. Provenance: The estate of William Lipton, New York. Old label with inventory number 6195. Over the past 25 years, Lipton owned one of the most recognizable Manhattan art galleries. He was also a seasoned art collector with a deep passion for Chinese porcelain. Weight: 994.6 g. Dimensions: Height 15.8 cm.