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There is a central panel 31.25" x 48.375" made up of 120 cross stitch squares containing snail and cucumber seed patterns in green yellow red orange turquoise and white. Each square has a black border containing rows of white "X" designs. The central…

Red Cloth New Year Lantern Red cloth with white kanji "fu" character written on one side (means good fortune). On the opposite side is a painted scene of two men sitting by a wei-ch'i (go) board. Behind them is a man riding a crane which stands for…

Red Cloth New Year Lantern Red cloth with white kanji "fu" character written on one side (means good fortune). On the opposite side is a painted scene of three men and two attendants. Possibly the three star gods of happiness affluence and longevity.…

Three figures carved from a hard yellow-colored material ressembling ivory; a male military or court person a female musician and a sage. Each figure is molded and carved from a hard plastic material which is white (see chips) and has been coated…

Painted wood panel with enameled and carved shell figure: a woman carrying a wrapped sword in T'ang dynasty style clothing. The single piece wood placque is entirely painted black. On the front a double border of gold lines trims the placque. Framing…

Children's clothing. The jacket is a 19" chinese black silk 4 buttons source B.Barnes old # cc-5

Set of three flat winnowing baskets. Each fits into the larger one.

One pair blue cotton sock/slippers; general construction appears to be by machine with quilting of sole and heel areas by hand; also appears to be inserted by hand Sock Area: blue cotton body lined in white cotton; quite a bit of red staining…

One pair quilted slippers; white satin with red trim (ident. by Tony Ventura 8/20/1983).

Metal dagger with cloth strips tied between blade and handle. Woven cloth is in 3 colors: red beige and dark gray (perhaps from charring) and two plain weaves (one coarse). Above blade are two curving hilt guards. Slender handle has five 1/4" x 5"…