Ming Tree

Although the decoration on this line has been described as a Japanese bonsai tree, “Ming″ was one of the Chinese dynasties. Maybe Roseville was trying to cover all the bases with this 1949 introduction. On bodies of glossy Celestial Blue, Jade Green and Temple White, these pieces also have gnarled branches for handles. Pieces have the raised mark, “Roseville U.S.A.″

Ming Tree blue wall pocket
(566-8″), raised mark.

$150-$200

Ming Tree blue vase
(510-14″), small flat chip to bottom, raised mark.

$150-$200

Four Ming Tree pieces
two ashtrays (599), one blue and one green (small bruise to rim of blue one), blue planter (526-9″), and white vase (582-8″) with reglued handle, raised marks.

$125-$175/set

Three Ming Tree blue pieces
pair of low candlesticks (551) and a tall basket vase (510-14″) with restoration to rim, raised marks.

$150-$200/set

Three Ming Tree blue pieces
pair of bookends (559) with abrasion to back, and tall vase (583-10″) with small chips to bottom, raised marks.

$150-$200/pair

Two Ming Tree green pieces
pitcher (516-10″) and two-handled vase (582-8″), raised marks.

$250-$300/pair

Ming Tree green floor vase
(586-15″), raised mark.

$700-$800

Three Ming Tree pieces
tall basket vase (510-14″) in ivory with restored crack at base and pair of blue bookends (559), raised marks.

$350-$450/set