Candlesticks are uncommon in Chinese export porcelain, and this example from the Reves Collection appears to be especially rare. It was evidently modeled after mid-18th-century European metal examples and is closely related to silver and gilt bronze candlesticks made in France and Germany between 1750 and 1775. 

Candlesticks are uncommon in Chinese export porcelain, and this example from the Reves Collection appears to be especially rare. It was evidently modeled after mid-18th-century European metal examples. The shape of its "drop-base" is similar to 18th-century English silver and brass samples.

Of all the shapes commissioned by Europeans, this basin with its matching ewer (see 1985.R.911), is one of the most successful. A continental silver or pewter model of this form was probably sent to China for copying to ensure accuracy in filling orders.

Of all the shapes commissioned by Europeans, this ewer with its matching basin (see 1985.R.910), is one of the most successful. A continental silver or pewter model of this form was probably sent to China for copying to ensure accuracy in filling orders. Appropriate to a vessel intended to pour water, the ewer is shaped like a nautilus.

Because of its strong Western composition and coloring, the so-called Arbor pattern has been attributed to Cornelis Pronk even though no specific drawings survive for it, unlike The Parasol Ladies pattern (see 1985.R.1077

Porcelain coffeepots, like their counterparts for tea, were imported into Europe from China in large quantities. While coffeepots sometimes have handles at right angles to the spouts, as on chocolate pots, spouts such as this one are rare. Usually, Chinese export coffeepots have long tubular spouts that attach near the bottom of the vessel, as seen in European models.

The bulbous body, domed lid, and strapwork handle seen here are characteristic of late 18th-century Chinese export coffeepots. The handle of intertwined strips of clay terminating in modeled sprigs of flowers was copied from pottery made in Staffordshire, England, in the 1770s and 1780s.

Porcelain coffeepots, like their counterparts for tea, were imported into Europe from China in large quantities. Based on a European (probably English) "lighthouse" form, this coffeepot reflects the Imari-style color combination. 

This vase is part of a set of vases called garnitures.

This vase is part of a set of vases called garnitures.