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seated Buddha; gilt and red and blue paint

Seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), late 11th-early 12th century

Unknown

G200

Carved from pale gray-green stone with cloudy white mottling and black and brown rivering throughout, the mountain landscape with high rising peaks and numerous figures and pavillions amid foliage on both sides, with the seal of the Emperor Qianlong above a long inscription on one side, the reverse with a further inscription and a seal, one seal referring to the eightieth year of the Emperor Qianlong,corresponding to the year 1784.

Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, 1790

China

G210

standing horse with legs slightly splayed outward; wide eyes; open mouth with exposed teeth; upward-pointed ears; green patina with white, blue and red pigment traces

Celestial Horse, 25-220

China

G215

Library and Rock Garden

The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797

Unknown

G216

standing figure with arms bent at elbows, PL forearm slightly lower than PR forearm; unfinished back; looping drapery folds

Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, late 6th century

China

G207

Seated figure, resting PR elbow on raised PR knee, PL leg bent and on ground and PL arm behind, hand resting on ground; wearing bracelets, long necklaces and elaborate crown

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva in the Water-Moon Form (Shuiyue Guanyin), 12th century

China

G200

Mortuary figures, pair of, representing warriors both wear armor, with curious head-dresses, and one carries a sword-like object. Four of these figures were found at the entrance of a tomb in Honan province. Two bought by M.I.A., and two by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They are fashioned of polychromed pottery of the greyish cast associated with Wei. Traces of faded terra cotta color remain. These are unusually large tomb figures.

Tomb Guardian Figures, early 6th century

China

G208

octagonal box with lid; lid carved with central circle surrounded by 4 C-scrolls and 4 concentric bands of tixi scrolls; box decorated with rolls of same scrolls; black interior

Octagonal Box, 15th century

China

G210

the nude boy shown crouching in an almost horizontal position, holding a bird in his left hand, the chubby face with simply carved features and the hair pulled back in double knots; carved from greenish white stone. Former Classification: Jade

Pillow, 17th-18th century

China

G218

base with iridescent light green glaze and 2 animals, one standing on the back of the other; long post topped with openwork bird finial; 4 long branches at top: 3 depict figures dancing and holding objects and a figure under a canopy on top of branch and figures and radiating coins below branch; one depicts same scene except an animal replaces the figure under canopy; 20 rectangular branches, 19 with figures, horses, deer and figure under canopy with coins sprouting from branches; one with same scene except animal and figure(?) replace figure under canopy; 40 small branches with 3 radiating coins; pendant of monkey with a coin

Money Tree, 1st-2nd century

China

G201

Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, early 17th century

China

G218

Slab built and modeled, rectangular courtyard surrounded by a tile roofed wall; seperate elements are a pigsty, boar, round food dish, rectangular food dish, seated figure, bird, dog, suckling pig, four piglets.

Funerary Model of a Pig Sty, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

dark brown in color; square mouth piece cut from rim of smaller end; five holes at top, three at underside

Vertical flute, c. 1800

China

G216

standing horse balancing on three legs; mouth open; short tail pointing up; leaning slightly to proper left

Prancing Horse, 1st-3rd century

China

G215

folding chair with woven seat; inlaid iron decorations on arms and footrest; carved open-mouthed animals where arms attach to seat

Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century

China

G217

Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, arms broken off below shoulder. The figure wears a narrow scarf, barely defined, and a skirt girdled at the waist, its upper edge finished with a curling line. Jewelled necklace and long chains. High headdress. Feet missing, head restored at throat where formerly broken off.

Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century

China

G200

Jewelled headdress with pendants suspended from the beaks of decorative birds or from projecting scrolls. Right hand is on right knee, left hand is raised toward the chief diety. Sitting in a cross-legged position, the image of his Dhyani-Buddha in his headdress. Hip-length blouse, with wide round neck and rolled over collar, has a center vertical panel which is pulled into the neck when seated. Three-quarter length sleeves. The skirt is finely pleated and caught up slightly on either side of the leg.

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), from a set of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Flying Celestials, c. 951-953

China

G200

ovoid shape, with two handle-like protrusions on long sides; rust-red and brown; rim and handles painted with running geometric designs

Wine Cup, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

chased silver dish decorated with scene from the "Former Red Cliff Ode" by Su Shi (1037-1101); engraved in painterly baimiao style showing the poet in court robes with two companions relaxing in a boat drifting on tranquil water, with a winepot and cups on the table in front of them; one figure playing a flute and the other holding an open book; rocky banks with grasses and tall reeds, a willow and a cassia tree; small waterfall spilling down from high cliffs at the far shore; sky with pair of birds flying to the left towards a constellation of seven stars drawn as circles joined by thin lines to form the Big Dipper seen through drifting clouds surrounding a full moon engraved with the legendary yu tu dao yaou scene of the Moon Rabbit under the cassia tree pounding a pestle in a mortar; shallow plain sides of octafoil bracket-lobed outline rising to a barbed everted rim

Silver plate decorated with chased “Red Cliff” scene, 13th century

China

G208

Round-bodied pot with 3 legs, 2 decorative, curving, detachable 'handles' and fan-like lattice element at back; decorated overall with organic and geometric designs

Censer, 1723-1735

China

G214

Standing Screen with Marble Panel, gray brown and white marble slab reminiscent of a misty mountain, set into a wood frame; twelve carved panels within frame depict chi dragons and scrolls; frame set into larger stand

Screen, 17th century

Unknown

G217

rounded box on a short foot; carved red, green and brown lacquer; dragons in cloud forms around base and cover with dragon at top; geometric bands

Nine Dragon Box, 18th century

China

G210

Standing Guanyin with lotus bud(?) in left hand, right hand missing, inscribed base which bears the date 571 A.D., translation of inscription filed with purchase blank, from Xi'an in Shaanxi province.

Standing Bodhisattva, 571

China

G200

Ceremonial Gate, 1728

China

G217

The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century

China

G218

A Scholar Contemplating a Waterfall, c. 1525

Zhang Lu

G203

few dwelling huts in an atmospheric rocky riverside setting; in a wood case

Misty Trees and Mountain Range, early 17th century

Dong Qichang

G203

fisherman riding on a boat and playing a flute at lower right corner; three people inside a building just below center at left edge; mountains in background

Riverside Scene with Scholar and Fisherman, c. 1500

Liu Jun

G203

towering rock formations in clouds at top; river at center; bearded figure at center bottom looking at waterfall in LLC; 2 other figures between trees

Landscape with Scholar Viewing a Waterfall, 1722

Cai Jia

G203

Rectangular in design with T-shaped supports which fold flat and top sections close on top of each other like a book

Folding Bookstand, 18th century

China

G216

robin's egg blue glaze; stand has scalloped edge on bottom with perforated repeated design at base; cup has scalloped edge

Wine Cup and Stand, 11th century

China

G204

reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms

Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century

China

G218

ornately carved wood table mount for framed marble insert; inscription and seal at UL

Table screen, c. 1800

China

G216

Yokeback Armchair, c. 1550

China

G218

thistle-shaped cup on slender, horizontally ribbed oviform stem pierced with 6 rows of short vertical slits above inverted cup-shaped foot

Ceremonial Stem Cup, 3000-2000 BCE

Longshan

G204

painted with coat-of-arms, bird crest and motto 'Sola Juvat Virtus', ends with initial 'AS'; center of stand with large floral cornucopia within chain pattern; cover with crest and scroll finial; arms are those of Stewart, 3rd son of Lord Blantyre

Sauce tureen with arms of Stewart, c. 1770

China

G209

small ivory bowl, lotus blossom inside well with circular foot on bottom

Tea Bowl, 11th century

China

G204

made for the Swedish market; interior en grisaille and white; motifs from a nine taler banknote of 1762, caligraphy and two oval cartouches, one with seated figure holding a shield with Swedish arms, the other inscribed 'Sverigesrikes Standers Bank transp sedel. anno 1762'; exterior en grisaille and gilt with peony, rose and other flowers.

Punch bowl with Swedish banknote, c. 1762

China

G209

central lion shield inscribed 'Morgan' enclosed by blue and gilt bands of dart, dot and linked florettes

Dessert plate with arms of Morgan, c. 1785

China

G209

The large central lotus pod with smaller pods, the buds entwined at the sides, the central lotus pod with small opening covered by a green jadeite stopper with a frog, the whole raised on a fitted stained ivory stand.

Water coupe, 18th-19th century

China

G210

Shortback armchair carved to simulate bamboo, one of a pair, huanghuali hardwood, Ming Dynasty, China

Pair of Low Back Armchairs, late 17th century

China

G216

Of loaf shape, carved in high relief with buddhist divinities and demons on both sides amidst clouds and wave motifs and a traditional heavenly mountainscape. Broken in two pieces and repaired. Former Classification: Jade

A Gathering of Lohans, 17th-18th century

China

G210

chinese export statuette group blanc-de-chine porcelain, five figures in two tiers on rockwork with large central seated dignitary holding rolled scroll and wearing official hat flanked by small Immortals, one wearing a butterfly hat, the lower tier with two standing children in voluminous robes flanking a recumbent horse; ivory glaze

Figural group, c. 1700

China

G209

Bulbous high-shouldered form with tapering foot and narrow ribbed neck; buff body covered with glossy black glaze with faint blue iridescence.

Globular Jar, 12th-13th century

China

G204

Huanghuali hardwood, caning.

Roundback Armchair, 17th century

China

G218

plate silver form, European figures with brimmed hats walking by a rail fence, harbor, ship and town in background

Plate with figures in landscape, c. 1700-1720

China

G209

Chinese export porcelain charger painted after C.F. Herold with figural scene of moving cargo; gilt feather scroll and spearhead border with Oriental landscapes and pershed birds

Charger with Meissen-style harbor scene, c. 1745

China

G209

rectangular top frame divided by central stretcher, two cylindrical rollers set to either side, straight waist, beaded apron, short stout legs with hoof feet

Footstool (gundeng), c. 1600

China

G216

upright rectangular shape with five shelves; center shelf has two drawers below; square drawer pulls mounted to chrysanthemum back plates

Bookshelf, late 17th century

China

G216

bamboo image inscribed; Sotheby's London, 6/12/95 Lot 516

Archer’s thumb ring, 1662-1722

China

G217

white pottery cup, unglazed foot with incised circle at underside of base, has own storage box

Cup, 7th-10th century

China

G204

chair with arms and straight back; seat of woven natural fibers; each arm and back decorated with straight spindles and two pairs of interlocked rings

Spindleback Rose Chair, one of a pair, c. 1600-1675

China

G218

painted pottery figure of a lady with an elaborate coif and a full round face; tiny hands extend outward from wide sleeves of a loosely draped robe covering an amply sized figure; the robe falls over the upturned toes of shoes; on a rectangular base

Standing Lady, c. 725-750

China

G208

round wood box with lid; lip at box bottom; convex circle on box top

Round Seal Box, 18th century

China

G216

chair with arms and straight back; seat of woven natural fibers; each arm and back decorated with straight spindles and two pairs of interlocked rings

Spindleback Rose Chair, one of a pair, c. 1600-1675

China

G218

Carved from white and brown jadeite in vertical strata, the flattened shield-shaped vase carved with pairs of stylized dragons holding a pearl in theior mouths, below a shou medallion on the neck, the decoration on each side in bright reddish-brown colored stonein relief against a pure white background, the neck with masl and loose ring handles, and the rim with more of the reddish-brown skin of the stone used to highlight a fretwork band, the cover with double dragon-loop finial holding a pair of loose rings.

Covered Vase, 18th century

China

G210

carved bamboo root, prunice and pine (?)

Brushrest, early 18th century

Shen Ch’uan-lin

G217

large blue and white baluster jar

Baluster jar, vase, 17th-18th century

China

G218

standing figure with right hand out in front and clenched, left hand down at hip; triangular heads with black features painted on pink ground; .1 wearing a breast plate over baggy trousers; .2 wearing a striped tunic over baggy trousers

Footsoldier, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

seven strings attached to jade feet on back, orange tassels attached to jade tuning pegs on back; 13 gilded circles to the right of strings; symmetrical carved design at bottom; two carved pegs on back near top; scattered blue and gold specks

Zither (Qin), 1634 (dated by inscription)

China

G216

Tea Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

chi dragons flank top below upper crossbar; central carved panel of four pairs of Mandarin ducks, a pair in flight

Towel Rack, early 18th century

China

G218

Hand Exerciser, 18th century

China

G217

plate decorated with underglaze blue; attendant approaching three exotic birds; border with bird and figure cartouche

"La Dame au Parasol" plate, c. 1736-1738

Cornelius Pronk

G209

shell shaped grips, cover with cone finials, floral sprays in enamel colors, gilt trim; arms of Michael of Kingston, crest motto 'Nil Conscrire Sibi'

Soup tureen and stand with arms of Michel, c. 1755

China

G209

five pointed leaf motif with six leaved flower (in plain and twisted wire) within it; a multiple leaved blossom at center; pin extends down from center

Hair Ornament, one of a pair, 11th century

China

G208

shallow bowl fused to the rim of a deeper bowl with open foot; incised with a floral design in the center and a lotus leaf pattern around the outside

Brush Washer, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Ruyi Scepter, late 17th-early 18th century

China

G217

Armchair with Continuous Yoke Back, one of a pair, c. 1600

China

G218

cylindrical jar tapered sharply at top terminating in a rimmed 1-1/8 in. opening; exterior decorated by a large organic motif; central band of red, blue and white; two smaller bands of white and black with pairs of white dots encircle the base and top

Jar, 2nd century BCE

China

G204

decorated with arms of Reets van Tets of Holland. The pierced and molded borders had developed in England and Europe, and in the Chinese examples is hand-cut. Van Goudreaan (Governor of Dutch East Indian Co. 1769) with two lions and crowned head above two emblems, one with stag, the other with trees and vessels; pierced border with raised petals

Fruit basket stand with arms of Reets van Tets, c. 1770

China

G209

armorial plate, famille rose central coat of arms among colored flags and crown, three central urns with instruments, interior of rim with gilt spearheads; arms are those of Pignatelli of Naples, related to Antonius Pignatelli who was Pope Innocent XIII

Plate with arms of Pignatelli, c. 1745

China

G209

plate decorated with elaborate coat of arms Okeover impaling Nichol, in baroque style; red and white seahorse supporters; border with crested coronets dividing LO monograms

Plate with arms of Okeover impaling Nichol, c. 1740

China

G209

for Indonesian export market; white glaze; globular body surmounted by ringed neck tapering toward a flattened stylized phoenix head with applied details, below a trumpet-form mouth

Pheasant-Head Ewer, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Tall-necked Hu, 2nd-1st century BCE

China

G204

Carved in the form of two birds conjoined bodies, the necks of the birds forming handles of the vase and with two further loop and loose ring handles at the sides, the base formed by the birds legs entwined with floral motifs and the cover attached by a long chain.

Covered Vase, 19th century

China

G210

two dragons in upper corners wrapping around inkwell at top center; dark brown slate

Inkstone, c. 1740

Chou Shao-lung

G217

armorial porcelain deep dish painted with fly amidst butterfly wings, turquoise ground with reserve cartouches enclosing arms and monogram of Grimaldi

Dish, c. 1735

China

G209

The large central shallow bowl carved in the form of a Ruyi head, with smaller bowls and fungus and bat motifs around the edge, the dull gray-green stone with cloudy russet markings. Former Classification: Jade

Brush Washer, 16th-17th century

China

G210

grayish white stone with brown markings; the thin boulder carved in high relief with a figure riding on a donkey followed by an attendant carrying an umbrella in a rustic landscape, the reverse with a similar landscape and ancient pine tree, the cloudy stone with russet coloring added over mottled patches. Former Classification: Jade

Traveling in Autumn Mountains, 17th-18th century

China

G210

thin rectangular table; unadorned; feet emphasized; curved leg support reaches from under table top

Lute table, c. 1600

China

G216

Ceremonial Stem Cup, 2500-2000 BCE

Longshan

G204

Plain Serpentine Quartz Shallow Bowl of oval shape, with thick sides and base, the translucent brownish-green stone with darker markings, the base engraved with a four-character Qianlong mark

Brush Washer, 18th-19th century

China

G210

A Sino-tibetan Buddha shown seated in a muhdra of meditation, carved from white jade and with an angled ledge in the back of the figure fitting precisely onto a mottled green and black jadeite throne in the form of a Tibetan stupa, surmounted by cloud motif finial surrounding a white jade medallion with inscripotion picked out in gilding.

Amitabha, 19th century

China

G210

domed top carved with 2 dragons with gilded details among waves; Ming-style imperial seal on bottom; sides carved with organic designs

Ink Stick in Seal Form, 18th century

Attributed to Wang Wei-kao

G217

Square Corner Cabinet with Latticework Upper Doors, c. 1600

China

G216

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging

Lantern, 18th century

China

G216

shallow, conical bowl with curved rim and knife cut foot; rust colored glaze with dark brown underglaze

Tea Bowl and Stand, 10th-11th century

China

G204

Armchair with Continuous Yoke Back, One of a Pair, c. 1600

China

G218

round-bodied jar with small foot; decorated with carved vertical lines and 2 small areas of incised spirals at applied ring handles; yellow-green glaze

Storage Jar, 4th century BCE

China

G204

conical bowl with celadon (green) glaze; floral decoration bottom half interior; in storage box

Bowl, 12th century

China

G204

spherical jar with small conical neck rim and flat foot rim; black glaze with brownish areas at mouth; small, dull silver spots throughout glaze

Oil Spot Jar, 13th-14th century

China

G204

Funerary Urn, Yang shao culture, Ma-chang type, earthenware with black and purple painted decor, two handles. Decor unusual in showing two stylized kneeling figures between cross-hatched circles.

Funerary Storage Jar, c. 2300 BCE

Majiayao

G204

crucifixion plate, hard paste porcelain, Chinese Export XVIIIc cat. card dims H 1-3/4 x diam 9-1/16'

"Crucifixion" soup bowl, c. 1745

After Jan Luyken

G209

Small Jar, Ts'u-chou ware; stoneware with clear glaze on black and white slip and sgraffito (carved) floral decoration

Ovoid Bottle, 13th century

China

G204

bowl, porcelain, grey green celadon; impressed underglaze design of scrolling flowers.

Bowl, 960-1279

China

G204

Honan Jar, stoneware; black with splashed-brown glaze

Globular Jar, 960-1279

China

G204

Celadon vase, from the yaozhou kilns; porcelain; baluster body divided into 6 lobes and vigorously carved with an overall pattern of peony scroll, trumpet neck lobed to match and flaring mouth with frilled rim; glaze of characteristic olive green tone; grayish stoneware body revealed at unglazed rim of foot.

Vase, 11th-12th century

China

G204

Forest landscape with building at upper right; path through forest leads to bridge over water; small figure on path; wall surrounding building and forest

Hillside with Pine Trees, Water, c. 1630

Cheng Jiasui

G218

bride from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party

Bride from Wedding Procession, 1368-1644

China

G215

grain mill, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze

Milling Shed, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

green glaze

Tripartite Cosmetic Box, 10th-11th century

China

G204

incised floral borders, center with Arms of Van Herzeele in enamel colors, gilt trim

Plate with arms of van Herzeele, c. 1740

China

G209

famille rose armorial, loop handle; large coat-of-arms and stag crest between flower festoons and chain band

Armorial tankard, c. 1760

China

G209

the globular body left entirely plain, with high polish showing the bright green stone with icy mottling and some darker green flecks and traces of white, with a pair of monster mask and loose ring handles, the tripod supports also issuing from monster masks and the domed cover with two fu lions forming the finial; carved of light green stone with white and green markings. Former Classification: Jade

Covered Tripod, 19th century

China

G210

Earl of Lincolnshire with Gay; iron-red shield above motto mantling of green husks suspended from a puce bow; Qian Long

Plate with arms of the Earl of Lincolnshire, c. 1775

China

G209

the boulder with unusual color used in the carving, the goose with head sharply turned, shown enveloped in lotus plants, with one large leaf using the green color of the stone and several flowers using the russet markings, on a carved base of swirling waves; carved of gray-green stone with brown markings. Former Classification: Jade

Goose, 16th century

China

G210

Qianlong plate decorated en grisaille profile portrait bust; hatched ground within gilt band; catouches of port scenes in colors

Plate with portrait bust, c. 1750

China

G209

Beale Family crest decoration, underglaze blue, Fitzhugh border

Hot water plate, c. 1805

China

G209

openwork design at top with dragon, looking up, surmounting 2 fighting tigers with scrolling bands between; bar on bottom for bristles

Brush Handle, 2nd-1st century BCE

China

G215

square seal chest; double front doors lock in place by flip lid; large circular latch and rectangular pulls, hinges and corner hardware made of silver; copper snowflake design inlaid to center of latch at top center front; handle at either side; two drawers above one longer at interior behind doors

Seal chest, 17th century

China

G216

shallow sides divided into six petal-shaped lobes separated by narrow raised ribs; metal edge bordering the lip

Dish, 960-1279

China

G204

black and off-white; octagonal shape; slightly concaved top decorated with leafy floral stem; stylized floral band on sides

Pillow, 10th-13th century

China

G204

cizhou painted pottery dish; flowering plant in green and red, banding of red borders, design inside rim, has own storage box

Dish, 13th century

China

G204

tall, thin jar with pointed lower end, small mouth and very short neck; decorated with incised diagonal lines

Storage Bottle, 5000-4000 BCE

Yang Shao

G204

Curved piece of ivory; slightly rounded corners on top, slight indentation at bottom

Court Tablet (Hu), 17th century

China

G217

crisp relief around the sides with four figural scenes two officials standing beside waves lapping at a pair of closed doors inscribed on a panel above with 'Dong Hai' (the Eastern Sea), a closed umbrella beneath a leafy tree to one side; a scene of an immortal and album-bearing attendant standing on a balustrated terrace overlooking plantains, a doorway to one side; a figure in a pavillion looking out at a figure with clasped hands standing before a ding censer emitting smoke atop an altar stand; an attendant bearing a stack of books and a scholar wielding a brush before a gate he has inscribed 'Sheng Xian Qiao' (Arch of the Ascending Immortals); all above a band of stiff leaf lappets, applied on the interior, exterior and interior footring with a sea-green glaze

Celadon jar, 14th century

China

G216

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging

Lantern, one of a pair, 18th century

China

G216

Roundback Armchair, one of a pair, 17th century

China

G218

box, circular, lid with devil dancer and thunder monster or thunder drums (man with boar's head in vigorous motion) surrounded with lotus motif and denticulation; side of lid has seven Feng Huang (phoenixes) and griffins; bottom of box has five figures devil dancer, dog, winged dog, convoluted spotted dog, and winged rabbit; base undecorated and inside undecorated; silver.

Covered box, 9th century

China

G208

crown, small cap, water motif around sides, four rosettes with holes for hairpins, repousse gold. Weight 2 oz.

Crown, 7th-10th century

China

G208

Grain Tower Model, funerary; dark green glazed ceramic

Granary Jar, 1st-2nd century

China

G215

Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851

China

G210

Lung-Ch'uan ware incense tripod, porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze

Incense Tripod, 12th-13th century

China

G204

bowl coniform with round shoulders and wide mouth; green glazed pottery

Small Bowl, 2nd-1st century BCE

China

G215

mirror; twelve continuous arches design

Mirror with abstract decor, 4th century BCE

China

G215

Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, 1662-1722

China

G210

Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, 1736-1795

China

G210

vase, Hsing Yao ware; globular with short incurvated neck and flared mouth; white stoneware with transparent glaze

Bottle, 8th century

China

G204

cylindrical shape with wide, thick, slightly upward tilting mouth; single piece of palmwood densely stippled on the exterior, vertical striping at interior

Brush pot, 17th-18th century

China

G216

dark brown, unglazed ceramic; bulbous body with 3 decorative twisted 'handles'; cover slightly domed with bird-shaped knob; lid decorated with incised radiating zig-zags overall; jar decorated with incised wavelike pattern on shoulder and squares with bars on lower section

Jar and Cover, 6th century BCE

China

G204

cylindrical-shaped well with slightly inverted walls, outward-flaring lip rim; roughly triangular-shaped top section with small roof; separate dipping vessel with black cord loop around rim

Wellhead, 1st-2nd century

China

G215

hexagonal wire mesh formed into an inverted funnel shape with flaring top; wire covered frame with curving handle terminating in a pair of loops

Cricket Catching Net, 19th century

China

G217

pot with tripod feet; flaring out from base to wide, flat shoulder; pair of applied handles; light greenish glaze; incised rings and zig-zags around shoulder; incised lines and scrolls on handles; slightly domed lid; row of incised lines and slashes flanked by pairs of concentric rings

Covered Jar, 3rd-1st century BCE

China

G204

grey unglazed pottery figure of a kneeling woman looking straight ahead, wearing a robe; arms bent at elbows, straight ahead; hair pulled into low ponytail

Kneeling Female "Long Sleeve" Dancer, 2nd century

China

G215

large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PL side; twisting roaring dragon on PR side; green, tan, black and white glaze; separated into 2 parts with part of dragon and phoenix on top section

Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century

China

G215

square base with Wheel of Law as knob, resting on double lotus plinth; spoked wheel with edging of groups of three circles

Seal, 1428

China

G217

cylindrical vessel with flaring mouth, slightly flaring at bottom and resting on 3 cone-shaped feet; grey pottery

Black Pottery Tripod Jar, 2000 BCE - 1400 BCE

Xiajiadian

G204

Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges

Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860

China

G217

Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil dignitary. the type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure made in a mould, is solid. The grey clay body, covered with a white slip, is painted with unfired pigments flesh tints, green, blue, gold. Details of the figure were completed by hand.

Tomb Figurine, one of pair, late 6th century

China

G208

shallow dish with scalloped rim; clear glaze; light raised design of 2 flying birds amid flowers and foliage at center; flowers alternating with insects at rim

Dish with Foliated Rim, 12th century

China

G204

rounded 4-sided pear shape with a short foot; 2 small hollow tubelike vertical handles; blue-green crackle glaze

Celadon Vase, one of a pair, 10th-13th century

China

G204

rounded 4-sided pear shape with a short foot; 2 small hollow tubelike vertical handles; blue-green crackle glaze

Celadon Vase, one of a pair, 10th-13th century

China

G204

round platter with inverted lip; 3 short feet (unglazed); 3 loose ring 'handles'; outer edge decorated with stamped spirals; greenish-tan glaze

Tripod Basin (pan), 6th-5th century BCE

China

G204

large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PR side; twisting roaring dragon on PL side; green, tan, black and white glaze

Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century

China

G215

shallow dish with small flaring lip; brown rim with red and black geometric designs; central circular section with brown ground and red organic designs; brown exterior with red and black decoration at edge

Dish, one of a pair, 1st century

China

G215

shallow dish with small flaring lip; brown rim with red and black geometric designs; central circular section with brown ground and red organic designs; brown exterior with red and black decoration at edge

Dish, one of a pair, 1st century

China

G215

tall, slightly bulbous body; long slender neck flaring out to wide, flat lip; white glaze

Bottle, 7th century

China

G204

center decorated with 4 putti with flowers in a basket and an urn and a bird tied to a stick, in browns (after a Bartolozzi engraving); rim decorated with festoons and floral swags in black

"Summer" plate with the crest of Martin, c. 1785

After Francesco Bartolozzi

G209

small table with stone inlay top; 4 straight corner legs, turned slightly inward at bottom; runners connect 4 feet in rectangular shape

Incense stand, late 16th century

China

G218

small tea bowl shape with looped handle covered with decorative element with circles; small spout attached to cup with ceramic coils; white glaze

Cup with Handle, 10th-11th century

China

G204

ovoid ewer with thin, tapered neck and flaring mouth; double stranded handle with bead decoration at mouth and shoulder; cylindrical spout at shoulder; flat base; white slip and clear glaze

Ewer, 7th-8th century

China

G204

plump face and wide nose; nearly closed eyes; wearing a large crown with dragon and foliage designs

Head of a bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), 12th-13th century

China

G200

large square green and grey jade seal with cross-shaped faceted handle; handle has hole through top for hanging/storage and character carved into top

Official Taoist Seal, 14th century

China

G201

brown; 19 round feet; center unglazed on top and bottom; has its own box

Multiple-Legged Ink Stone, 222-589

China

G217

Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, right arm broken off below shoulder, left above wrist. Figure wears narrow scarf tied in x-like form at waist, and skirt whose upper edge falls over in narrow peplum effect over girdle. Elaborate jewelled necklace and heavy chains hanging to knees. High headdress. Feet missing; head restored at throat where formerly broken.

Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century

China

G200

seal with turtle standing on top of plain, undecorated platform; turtle looking straight up

Official Seal, 2nd century BCE- 2nd century CE

China

G215

straight-sided mug with 2-piece entwined handle; pierced 'rice paper' ground; top and bottom edges and handle decorated with blue underglaze and gilt; area opposite handle painted with a shield surrounding a monogram with Masonic symbols; gilt flowers flank central design

Masonic tankard, c. 1790

China

G209

cloisonne top (27.1.79 and 27.1.80 are a pair)

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

Snuff Bottle; cinnabar lacquer; green jade top in silver; lacquer overlaid with black lacquer, which is deeply carved

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Porcelain, carved. Pink coral top. Celebrating a Buddhist festival. The 'Dragon Boat'. Mark on the bottom.

Snuff Bottle, 1880-1935

China

G216

red coral top; hand-painted European figures

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1930

China

G216

finely carved; sides inlaid with Mother-of-pear; carving depicts the sky, mountains, trees and river, a fitting spot for contemplation; symbol of ideal existence

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, red; green glass top; beautifully carved; children celebrating a fete

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

Amber. Green glass top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

carved rhinoceros horn libation cup; modeled and carved after an old Chow bronze form; large side handle with design of dragon coiled around it; body decorated in designs of geometrical key patterns and dragons; carved wood base

Libation Cup with Base, 19th century

China

G217

ivory, carved; an old bottle; note handles on shoulders

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

snuff bottle of ivory; ivory top; overlaid with black lacquer; design etched in lacquer; four graceful figures; jade flowers on table, beside which will be seen figure of a Princess; iris in background

Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930

China

G216

antelope horn, carved; green glass top in silver settings

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

snuff bottle; rutile (hair crystal); old jade top; This variety is known as Sagenite; also called 'venus's hair stone' and 'love's arrows'

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Red Top. Hand painted inside with lotus flower spray and bird. Signed and sealed

Snuff Bottle, 1898

China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with red top; painted with six figures

Snuff Bottle, 1923

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green jade top.

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

double snuff bowls; painted; one green and one black stopper; on small wood stands

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, carved gold, with gold pedestal and stopper and gold spoon.

Snuff Bottle, Early 1900s

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, coral, carved with two cats at base; blue silk standard.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Salmon pink coral. Coral Top. Very fine old needle-work case.

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

ivory, gourd shaped; the gourd is an emblem of longevity probably owing to its durability when dry

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

G217

cinnabar lacquer, green glass top, carved; figure under the pine tree playing game; philosopher with Sacred Cow

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

pink glass top; flowers and fish carved in five colors on white glass

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

mother-of-pearl top; horn panels carved with landscapes; sides of bottle inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved silver with bird and blossom motive; green jade stopper.

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

carved ivory with 'Rakan' disciples of Buddha in high relief; painted; carved stopper and ivory spoon

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

pink glass top; imitation of agate; glass metaling agate

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

blue glass; pink glass top; carved; painted inside black

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Turquoise. Turquoise top. Carved with figures, children at play.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Smokey crystal. Green Jade top. Hand painted with many figures. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 1920

China

G216

bamboo, carved; green jade top in silver setting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

snuff bottle; rutile ('hair') crystal with crystal top

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

snuff bottle, carved; eighteen figures, representing the Immortals; note the carving on the shoulder, top and base; very fine piece

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

Snuff bottle. agate. Green jade top. Carved in the form of the Hand of Buddha Fruit (citron).

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green glass top;

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880

China

G216

Snuff bottle, Agate, pink crystal top. Carved figure of a Monkey.

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1935

China

G216

rose quartz top; green glass, hand-painted inside; figures and landscape

Snuff Bottle, 1924

China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved rose quartz with branches of roses and figures of ladies in high relief; carved flower on stopper.

Snuff Bottle, 1880-1925

China

G216

carved figure, with carved ivory cap for stopper, studded with jade green; peony in one hand, fan in the other

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

carved; the Lotus, sacred to the Buddhist and the Taoist religions

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

horn, deeply carved; horn top; four figures, one on horse, outlined with gold

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

snuff bottle; cloisonne; blue; cloisonne top. (27.1.76 and 27.1.77 are a pair)

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Blue agate. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

carved ivory figure; spoon attached to the foot

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

snuff bottles (double); ivory, carved and painted; ivory tops; two fish, symbol of conjugal felicity

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

ivory, carved and colored; carved ivory top; carving represents people struggling against a flood

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

jade top; hand-painted with rock blossoms and citron on one side; eagle and an animal on other side

Snuff Bottle, 1898

China

G216

Snuff bottle carved red coral; flowers carved around base of bottle with large dragon near neck. Cock forms stopper; embroidered blue silk standard.

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Bean. An ivory neck with silver top. Bean very finely carved

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

actor's; painted; red top

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

actor's; red top; painted

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

snuff bottle of ivory, etched; glass top in old silver setting

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

five bat motif in clouds on a blue ground; gold handles

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Glass. Amethyst quartz top. Imitation cloudy amber.

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

tourmaline crystal snuff bottle with green jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

crystal with quartz top; carved on the outside with 'Thao-li' deer, bat and pine tree

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

natural colored ivory carved with numerous figures standing and sitting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff Bottle in shape of tree trunk with carved figure at base and frogs in relief on trunk and on stopper; embroidered silk standard. Spoon missing.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

snuff bottle of Ivory, carved and colored; ivory top

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880

China

G216

Snuff bottle. The Chinese call this black amber. Others say that it is coal laqured. Green glass top. Carved with the Peony Tree and the Phoenix.

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle in shape of philosopher with Taolis symbol in one hand; carved pink coral; hat of man is stopper; blue embroidered silk standard.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

carved figure, probably a princess

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

white jade top; carved lotus design in seven colors

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with green jadeite top; hand-painted figures on inside; signed and sealed

Snuff Bottle, 1921

China

G216

snuff bottle, unusually carved; a philosopher and attendant on one side, bamboo tree on the other; the Pine Tree, Bamboo and Plum are symbols of which the Chinese say 'These trees are like friends because they keep green in cold weather'; all three of these trees are connected by the Chinese with longevity

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Agate. Pink glass top. Red fish painted inside.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle, Agate. Silver top, with red glass.

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved turquoise, pale green with bees in relief.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

carved figure, with cap as the stopper; carrying a peach in one hand, the peony in the other; garments etched

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

glass, with coating of red lacquer; green jade top; medallions cut from the lacquer; hand-painted scene on glass

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

ivory, overlaid with red lacquer; ivory top; design etched in lacquer; charming figures and scenes; the Pine symbolized long life; the Lotus guards against Evil Spirits; the Bat, Symbol for happiness

Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Turquoise. Turquoise top. Carved birds and plum blossoms.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green glass top. Painted inside, five figures. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 1918

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted figures inside. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 1916

China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with beryl top; delicately painted inside with lotus

Snuff Bottle, 1919

China

G216

blanc-de-Chine Taoist Immortal; holding a double gourd and resting on crutch; rectangular plinth molded with heart shaped panels

Figure of Li Tieguai, a Daoist Immortal, c. 1752

China

G209

Chinese Export blue and white porcelain; painted with rose branches and flower sprays; loop handle

Vomit pot for invalids, c. 1750

China

G209

earthenware bean shaped headrest carved at center with ribbon tied spray of lotus and sagittarius blossoms against a dense ground of scrolling vines; green glaze

Pillow, 12th century

China

G204

Round, straight legs; curving support from each leg to underside of tabletop; six scroll elements at corners of short apron

Small Occasional Table, late 17th century-early 18th century

China

G218

blue and white porcelain; shallow domed covers and loop handles; painted with birds and insects in flight beside trees and pavilion on rocky bank

Butter dish, c. 1752

China

G209

brown slipware freehand scroll pattern over chocolate brown

Dish, c. 1643

China

G209

Longquan celadon lotus bowl, has own storage box

Bowl, 12th-13th century

China

G204

Incense Boxes and Burners, late 16th-early 17th century

China

G217

huang hua-li painting table; sides four-square with large leg to table top bracing; hoof feet; minimal key pattern band at underside of table to top third of legs

Corner-leg Painting Table, late 17th century

China

G216

animal designs in boxed scrolls; shell and pebble design below; small lid cap; may be a small ginger jar

Paste box, c. 1643

China

G209

carved with lotus flowers and leaves; small crab near base

Incense Cylinder, early 18th century

China

G218

famille rose; Lotus pattern. pink lotus petals with four gilt foliate panels of lotus sprays; interior with gilt and iron red lotus pond; scrolling foliate border; Qianlong

Punch bowl and stand, c. 1736-1795

China

G209

reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms

Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century

China

G218

brush with carved cover and handle; circular medallions decorated with geometric patterning scattered over an organic leaf pattern background; meandering band at brush tip and lower end of cover

Brush and Cover, c. 1600

China

G218

flat circular ceramic seal paste box with celadon glaze; unadorned, tapered lower half to a 1-3/8 inch concave unglazed base

Seal Paste Box, 12th century

China

G204

green tower in two parts; top with archer in each corner; base=moat in bowl with fish and frogs; swans on rim

Military Watchtower, 1st century

China

G215

white with blue and gilt star border; filt flowers on two sides and bottom center; JA monogram on two sides

Salad bowl with J.A. monogram, c. 1790

China

G209

Footstool, 16th-17th century

China

G216

huang hua-li yoke back arm chair; cane seat, s-shape arms and splat, round legs, apron at underside of seat

Yokeback Armchair, one of a pair, c. 1600

China

G218

blue and white; Trianqi exterior leaf sprays; interior with fish, waves and water

Plate with Trianqi exterior, early 17th century

China

G209

top double-doored cabinet with 2 interior shelves, pin closure and 3 hanging pendant pulls rests on large cabinet; double-doored cabinet with 3 shelves, 2 drawers, pin closure and hanging pendant pulls rests on a stand with carved apron

Compound Wardrobe, one of a pair, early 18th century

China

G218

famille rose; two large panels of ladies standing on a terrace and family on pavillion terrace around rootwood table; small panels of European subjects

Punch bowl, c. 1770

China

G209

octagonal-shaped box-like form; glazed white with central area of brown containing 14 Chinese characters in white slip on top; two flanking areas decorated with brown foliate designs

Octagonal Pillow, late 12th-early 13th century

China

G204

character 'shou' as written in grass script as one continuous stroke of a brush

Stylized Shou Character, c. 1800

China

G217

European subject; quatrefoil; central shaped oval cartouche surmounted by a coronet containing two elaborate gilt interlinked monograms within joined hands, a pierced heart and billing doves above a blue-jacketed gallant standing with his lady wearing a cream crinoline, a small child in a crinoline at her side flanked by altar of love and a sportsman beside two leaping dogs, firing a musket at a bird in a tree; elaborate scale, feathery scroll and floral strapwork border; Qianlong

Wedding or anniversary plate for the Dutch market, c. 1750

China

G209

Kangxi drum-shaped famille verte teapot decorated with a panel of flowers on each side within bands of stud moulding; the original spout replaced with a silver spout

"Make-do" teapot, c. 1720

China

G209

pair of shears, the tapering blades joined through a figure-of-eight-shaped spring-handle and decorated on each side with a bird in flight and scrolling foliage, on a ground of ring-matting

Shears (scissors), 8th-9th century

China

G208

Silk Worm, 3rd century BCE- 3rd century CE

China

G215

Four-legged table with apron on front and back and leg supports on sides; apron carved on front and back with scrolling organic designs; two drawers on front carved with flowering branches

Two-Drawer Table, 17th century

China

G218

arms of Steward, son of Lord Blantyre on two sides; bird crest; motto 'Sola Juvant Virtus'; initials AS at sides; flower sprays on sides; chain pattern bands inside rim; white; gilt trim on rim; cornucopia bottom centers

Punch bowl with the arms of Stewart, c. 1770

China

G209

Portable huang hua-li table; deconstructs into nine pieces; scroll ends at table top; open work panes in legs; cloud design sides at leg joint; apron completely around

Portable Long Table, 16th-17th century

China

G218

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals, 1735-1796

China

G217

Carved white jade bowl with inscription in four cartouches 'Chien Lung Yu Wan' (made for the emperor Chien Lung). Decoration of trailing branches and four cartouches containing signs of Chinese zodiac. smaller, alternating cartouches bear characters of inscription. Jade worked to great thinness.

Bowl, 1736-1795

China

G210

Snuff Bottle, pink coral. Bottle shape carved with a sprawling dragon which holds a floral branch in its mouth. Turquoise top; stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

Throne seat cover of blue k'ossu with the same floral and emblem design as 42.8.238, except for double peach here seen in panel. Central panel oblong instead of shaped; border wider and no boxed border. Painted details. Lining of yellow satin with cloud pattern. Inscription on back.

Throne Seat Cover, c. 1800

China

G210

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions.

Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)

China

G218

Vase, carved camphor jade, with cover. Ovate form carved at shoulders with two delicte twigs encircled by loose ring handles, and flanked by fur pendant fern leaves extending to the upper foot. On the two body panels carved fighures of Bodhisattvas, one blowing a horn and standing upon two prayer wheels; the other holding a pole lantern. About the foot a double collar of foliage. Floral fluting and finial on cover. This piece worked to extreme translucency. Probably a copy of a bronze form.