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  • Collection: Objects

Moistener

Clay water dropper for applying water to an ink stone made in the shape of a pomegranate.

Bell

A: Largest brass bell with thunder line dragons and Chinese characters. B: Middle -sized identical bell C: Smallest identical bell

Currency

Paper currency of 1 yuan from Chinese People's Bank

Tray

Handmade wood tray with brass trim. In the center of tray bottom is round disk of brass with hammered stylized Chinese character "Fu" meaning happiness good fortune and prosperity.

Teapot

A: Copper tinned teapot with a rounded bottom flared base fluted sides. Handle is flat metal wrapped with split bamboo. Loose on one side. B: Separate lid with a brass finial

Embroidery

Couched fruit pattern of different shades of gilt on umber silk background badly frayed. Border of black silk satin with mitered corners bound with self black silk

Dish

A and B are identical shallow brass bowls on a circular foot with engraved dragons in the center of the dish. "China" is stamped on the bottom.

Ashtray

Flat rimmed brass dish with incised floral pattern

Stand

Carved wooden stand for a vase or figurine. Openwork carving of vine-like patterns rectangular shape

Stand

Circular wooden stand with three feet. Carved pattern around curved sides. Probably used with figurine 1992.023.020