Three Pairs of Miniature Apple Green Crackle-glazed VasesChina, Republic period, one rouleau-form; one pear-form; and one temple-jar-form with covers, all with crackle-glazed interiors and bases, with stands, ht. to 4 in. Provenance: A family heirloom collection mostly formed in the 1900-20s by Dr. Frederick Whiting (1821-1946). Dr. Whiting was a philanthropic otologist/professor of Clinical Surgery in Otology at Cornell University who authored the book, Modern Mastoid Operation. He was also known as a collector of American painting, medallic art, and Asian porcelain.