Ming Dynasty Chinese Fahua Porcelain Brush Washer; the aubergine sides and base with an incised line of green and yellow ruyi heads at the mouth; inside in grey crackle glaze; the base with an old collection mark "C.M.S.P 537"; with an old Japanese cover; together with a Qing Wucai Enameled Vase, the sides well painted in underglaze blue with 4 figures between long suspended lanterns with tassels, the base with a leaf border , flowers and scroll work to the mouth; the bottom with a Jiajing Mark in underglaze blue. Fahua washer with firing crack to outside with a few spots of glaze restored, short firing crack to mouth. The porcelain with age related wear to the enamels. Diameter of brush washer 3 1/2 inches (9 cm.); Height of vase 4 3/4 inches (12.2 cm.).