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

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

Library and Rock Garden — The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797
Unknown

G216

seated Buddha; gilt and red and blue paint — Seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), late 11th-early 12th century
Unknown

G200

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

Wallpaper, China — Wallpaper, 19th century
China

G328

standing horse balancing on three legs; mouth open; short tail pointing up; leaning slightly to proper left — Prancing Horse, 1st-3rd century
China

G215

The Wu Family Reception Hall, China — The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century
China

G218

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

Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, China — Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, early 17th century
China

G218

Stone head of Buddha. A fragment consisting of the face only, modelled in the style that heralds the Tang. — Head of a Buddha, 570-577
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

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

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

bronze budhist temple bell; tall football shaped body with flat top; two dragons turned away from each other form hanger at top center; sides decorated with two rectangular fields striped with three bands of three raised circular bumps — Bo bell, late 6th-5th 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

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

Udhyana Buddha, China — Udhyana Buddha, 14th century
China

G212

Yao-Chou celadon bowl, porcelain, carved lotus design. — Bowl, 960-1279
China

G204

half of a gourd with flat portion of wood; gourd carved overall with geometric designs; radiating half-circle door on one side — Dome-shaped Cricket Carrier, Date Unknown
China

G217

set of 32 chessmen, sixteen red and sixteen white (natural); each chaessman stands on a carved filigree globe, within which are one or more free carved balls; the globe rests on small turned stem, and the foot is carved with double row of lotus design — Chess Set, 18th century
China

Not on View

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

red spongelike rock with white striations — Scholar's Rock, early 19th century
China

G218

Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
China

G215

Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, China — Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, 618-906
China

G208

crouching rabbit with small ears and brown eyes; rectangular base with squared-off corners — Figure of a Rabbit, 8th-9th century
China

G204

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

Ceremonial Gate, China — Ceremonial Gate, 1728
China

G217

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

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

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

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

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

Horse with long mane and clipped tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The decoration of the trappings is in the Sassanian style. Glaze predominantly a fine cobalt blue which has oxidized on the hind legs to an irridescent silvery-blue. Saddle and top saddle pad unglazed. — Horse, early 8th century
China

G208

camel standing on diamond-shaped base; head up, tail up and curled; yellow with traces of red and black pigment; single hump — Two camels and a groom (Camel), 618-907
China

G207

Sarcophagus, with accompanying memorial tablet and cover, made for the Chinese General, Prince Cheng Ching, 524 A.D. The six bas-reliefs comprising this group include the two ends and two sides of the sarcophagus, the tablet, and its cover. The sides are decorated in low relief with five groups of historical personages, illustrating filial piety scenes, in a landscape of trees and mountains in which dragons, phoenix, and other symbolical animals roam. The head end bears a scene including a bridge leading over a lotus pond to a gate decorated with 24 bells representing 12 pairs of musical accords. Two guardians flank the gate. The foot end carries a large dragon in a landscape. The memorial tablet bears a long inscription including Cheng Ching's biography, the Emperor's eulogy, and the date 524 A.D. The sides are decorated with large dragons. The cover of the tablet is surrounded by a bevelled edge of conventionalized dragon heads and contains remnants of bronze handles at the four corners. Along the sides, on the top surface, are eight blank squares indicating places for sacrificial vessels. The major figures and forms on the stones stand in relief and have been polished to form an even surface; the spaces betwen were left rough. All six reliefs are in fairly good condition with the exception of the cover for the memorial tablet which has been gouged at the corners. The sarcophagus was undoubtedly carved at Loyang, the Northern Wei capitol from 484 A.D. — Sarcophagus of Prince Yuan Mi, 524
China

G208

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

head with elongated earlobes; downcast eyes; headdress with scrolls, tassels and floral forms, with pair of ornaments on either side with three red balls on blue drops; traces of blue pigment at hairline; traces of red pigment on lips; traces of olive-colored patina on skin of face; red, green and blue pigment on headdress; received attached to rectangular black base — Head of a Bodhisattva, late 6th century
China

G200

standing male figure wearing armor and tall hat, with thin moustache and beard; figure stands with both feet on a white-skinned demon with fangs, green claws and black hair — Lokapala Guardian King, one of a pair, late 7th-early 8th century
China

G207

Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges — Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860
China

G217

woman seated at a table with another woman behind her, arranging the seated woman's hair; third woman making a bed at right — Lady at Dressing Table, 1657
Wang Qiao

G203

Pear-shaped body with narrow neck and flaring mouth; flared foot ring; 'oilspot' glaze in shiny black with russet sport and small metallic flecks — Pear-shaped Bottle, 12th century
China

G204

rounded body; short, straight neck with flaring lip; tapering handle; pair of square decorative handles; chicken head spout; black glaze — Chicken-Head Ewer, 4th century
China

G204

Top shaped like an abstracted leaf; top carved with a blooming peony in brown-black glaze; brown-black stripe around edge; cream ground — Pillow, late 11th-early 12th century
China

G204

pierced sides; central coat of arms of Jonkheer Tets (Van Goudreian?) with lion supporters; basket borders with blue and gilt figural and colored landscape reserves; gilt monogram — Fruit basket and stand with arms of Rees van Tets, c. 1770
China

G209

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

bulging sides from narrow base and narrow shoulder; everted lip; shiny black glaze with iron oxide (brown) dot-like splotches overall and scrolls at shoulder — Ovoid Vase, 11th-12th century
China

G204

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

a small cup with slightly flaring foot; tall sides; bluish white glaze; b Saucer shaped at center with inverted cup shape on top; wide foot; bluish white glaze — Wine Cup with Stand, 13th century
China

G204

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging — Lantern, one of a pair, 18th century
China

G216

Square Corner Cabinet with Latticework Upper Doors, China — Square Corner Cabinet with Latticework Upper Doors, c. 1600
China

G216

Pillow, 11th-12th 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

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

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

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

ceramic bowl, small round foot; blue glaze overall with one purple splash at interior side, darker glaze at rim, unglazed foot — Bowl, 12th-13th century
China

G204

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

dark wood rectangular stand with open sides topped with grey and white marble — Rectangular stand, 18th century
China

G216

ornately carved wood table mount for framed marble insert; inscription and seal at UL — Table screen, c. 1800
China

G216

Roundback Armchair, one of a pair, China — Roundback Armchair, one of a pair, 17th century
China

G218

Curved piece of ivory; slightly rounded corners on top, slight indentation at bottom — Court Tablet (Hu), 17th century
China

G217

Yingqing ewer with 8 panels (facets) on body and lid; rounded body with long faceted neck; thin pulled handle and long thin spout; tall lid has flower-shaped knob; 10 scalloped lobes on tall sided basin; pale greenish-grey glaze — Wine Ewer and Basin, 11th century
China

G204

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

G218

Crouching hoofed mythical animal; double horn with head turned to side and mouth open; scaly body with flamelike ribbons at haunches; tufted mane and tail — Water Dropper, 16th-17th century
China

G217

Celadon glaze; wide conical form; carved and combed in the center with floral design — Small Bowl, 11th century
China

G204

four-sided carved wood lantern with glass panels; metal hardware at top for hanging — Lantern, 18th century
China

G216

brown tones; conical form with lipped rim; interior decorated with three dark brown floral medallions; unglazed foot — Tea Bowl, 12th-13th century
China

G204

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

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

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

tall tea bowl with very thick glaze; unglazed foot; dark brown with light brown at rim; streaking down sides of interior and exterior — Tea Bowl (yan-kou wan), 12th-13th century
China

G204

Square base with a wheel of law on a double lotus plinth; 2 rows of spokes on wheel — Seal, 1428
China

G216

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

seal with turtle standing on top of plain, undecorated platform; turtle looking straight up — Official Seal, 2nd century BCE- 2nd century CE
China

G215

small, deep bowl; dark brown glaze on exterior; mottled tan and brown glaze on interior with stenciled designs in dark and brown of bird and flower — Tea Bowl, 12th-13th century
China

G204

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

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

jar with small foot, flaring out and inward to a wide neck decorated with gold/yellow 'studs' and flaring mouth; brown overall — Jar, 12th-13th century
China

G204

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

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

jar with rounded body, flat small foot; slightly inward-flaring neck with outward-flaring lip; neck decorated with gold/yellow and cream-colored 'studs', body tan, interior brown with black area — Jar, 13th-14th 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

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

brown; 19 round feet; center unglazed on top and bottom; has its own box — Multiple-Legged Ink Stone, 222-589
China

G217

slightly irregular rectangular shape; 2 wells inside base; base concave on bottom; cover decorated with lightly incised flower and star shaped leaves surrounded by a scrolling border — Ink Stone and Cover, 2nd-3rd century
China

G217

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

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

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

bowl with low foot ring; carved with abstracted floral design against a combed ground on interior; light grey-green glaze — Bowl, 12th century
China

G204

tall, slightly bulbous body; long slender neck flaring out to wide, flat lip; white glaze — Bottle, 7th 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

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

circular, flat box on a low foot ring; light blue glaze; cover decorated with lightly incised floral decoration; box contains 3 small attached bowls with 4 floral shapes connected with vines (all made from clay) attached to bottom — Covered Cosmetic Box, 11th-early 12th century
China

G204

dark red glaze with band of green glaze at mouth rim; unglazed foot — Cup, 13th-14th century
China

G204

Translucent pale green jade with brown markings at the ear of the dragon and the middle of its serpentine body. — Dragon Ornament, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Curved beak and flanged crest; incised detail on both sides identical; green translucent jade; traces of red pigment and clay — Bird Pendant in Silhouette, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Writer's water coupe of white jade in form of Ling-Chih, the plant of long Life, and carved with a similar design in relief. Wood stand. — Water vessel, 18th century
China

G210

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

calcified yellowish green jade with greybrown and brown clouds accentuating the upper horizontal silhouette — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in mask form; carved interrupted outline; incised features of the mask on only one side; the perforation drilled from one side. Calcified tan colored jade; traces of red pigment. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

two reclining goats, apparently eating fungus - symbol of longevity. grey and black jade. — Paperweight: Deer and Fungus Motif, 17th-20th century
China

G210

Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Dark olive green jade with striations. — Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in form of a stylized animal looking from above; slightly flanking out wings; on the body, incised curve-scroll design indicating the top and lower part of the body; small perforation at the beak; traces of clay; tan jade — Cicada Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Pale green translucent jade, traces of clay — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Figure of animal- open mouth red polychrome. White earthenware 3 color lead glaze. — Figure of an Animal, 618-906
China

G208

green jade with brown clouds and dark green moss; partially calcified on the back; four incised dragon heads in a comma and striation pattern decorate chueh — Jue Disc with Slit Opening, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Figure of woman playing lute finely modeled and white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Lute, 618-906
China

G208

pale green jade, calicified, traces of earthlike substance; double S-shaped dragon, typical of the Warring States; restoration of the tail — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

brown glaze; wide shoulder with short narrow neck; 4 bands of cut away (sgraffiato) decoration (from top) leafy scroll, key-fret, floral with twisting vines, stylized leaves and flowers; has fitted blue box — Ovoid Bottle, late 12th century
China

G204

Figure of woman playing pipes. Delicate modeling and fine white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Woman Playing Pipes, 618-906
China

G208

white jade with pale brown mottling, traces of earthlike substance and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Calcified ivory-white jade, chi ku pai, traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Dog, standing, deep blue glaze. Earthenware with 3 color lead glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Standing Dog, 618-906
China

G208

Monster animal mask with horns may identify as a bull-mask; double line incised details on only the front side. Grey-blue jade with calcification; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bull-Head Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

ovoid-shape with vertical incised lines; angled neck with persimmon glaze with streaks on bottom half; dark red glaze on body; unglazed foot — Bottle, 12th-13th century
China

G204

Censer, covered, of green jade in the form of a pagoda. The cover is in 3 sections carved with Buddhist symbol ; the finial a dragon surmonted by the praying mantis guarding the pearl of omnipotence. Body carved with all over foliate pattern, the rim with running Chinese fret. superb quality jade with begonia leaf marking. Brilliant emerald green in color. — Incense Burner in the Form of a Ding Vessel, 18th century
China

G210

Table screen, white jade carved in relief on the face with the eight horses of Mu Wang in a mountain landscape with pine trees, the branches of one tree extending on to reverse side. Composition derived from a painting of Ma Yuan. A long poetic inscription and date at upper left added in reign of Ch'ien Lung. — Table Screen with Eight Horses, 18th century
China

G210

Beaker, Tsun, decorated with three bands of geometrical incised designs. The middles band, with feather design, has three protruding bosses regularly spaced; the lower band, with simple design of horizontal lines, also has three protruding bosses. The base, with slightly flared bottom, is decorated with incised lines. Polished surface, no glaze. — Beaker (zun), 12th century BCE
China

G204

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in animal (bird?) silhouette; relief and incision on both sides, identical. Ivory jade; traces of red pigment; one of the tails is broken; the perforation is drilled from one side. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1050-770 BCE

China

G215

pale green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

White jade, traces of red pigment; stylized dragon adorned with mu-lei-wen eye, cowrie shell design on hooked horn, spiral design on the flanges. Beveled surface, two biconical perforations, one between jaws and the other near the tail. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Tannish brown jade with dark brown clouds, partially calcified. Decor field is spiral grain design. Both sides of disc are identical. — Xi Bi Disc, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

disk with center hole; relief design. Translucent egg-shell gray jade brown mark on edge. Rim field decorated with relief 'comma spiral' pattern, identical on both sides. — Xi Bi Disc, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant (plaque) in silhouette form of a goose with incision and relief. Ivory colored jade, calcified; trace of red pigment. Both sides identically decorated with double line relief; the eyes and the beak are indicated by incised lines. — Archaic Animal Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Arrowhead with central ridge running to pointed end; identical both sides; no surface decor; ivory-white jade with mottled brown marks; all the edges are bevelled; a central taper-ring ridge runs from the end of the shaft to the point — Arrowhead, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

This covered cylindrical toilet box, supported by three small feet in the form of bears, is gilt with decor patterns executed in incised lines. there are two ring handles suspended from t'ao-t'ieh masks on the vessel and a third ring handle on the lid, which is further adorned by three birds, reduced and highly stylized, in the round. The neck and foot belts bordering the main decor band display the 'triple lozenge' figure common on the Huai style mirrors and immensely popular throughout the Han era. The scene portrayed on the body presents various animals- birds, deer, bears- moving through a field of hills and drifting clouds. the treatment is spirited and free, with nothing in it of the symmetry one de rigeur in the bronze decor. The long, fluid lines are adorned with the 'han curl border' (for comment see BMFEA, Volume 13, pages 97,98). Patina light green at feet and on the lid animals. — Toilet box (lian), 1st-2nd century
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G215

Brown-black jade with yellow sparkles and clouds. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
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G215

with relief and incision. Mottled yellow-ivory jade with brown marks; 'comma' patterned design on the outside of the buckle. Broken at the curved lower end. Rectangular loop projecting from lower side. — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow-green jade; traces of red pigment. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
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G215

Olive-green jade with brown on reverse side. Has short ends of different lengths and perferations in unconventional positions. Hu may have been reworked and original form modified. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
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G215

Marble-grey jade with grey-black veins and ochre clouds. Indentation at one side of hu suggests that it was modelled after a stone cutting tool with a handle. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1100-771 BCE
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G215

Feng Huang (phoenix), large; sheet gold, granulation, repousse, hollow work. — Phoenix Hair Ornament, 7th-8th century
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G208

crown, small cap, water motif around sides, four rosettes with holes for hairpins, repousse gold. Weight 2 oz. — Crown, 7th-10th century
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G208

Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, China — Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, 1736-1795
China

G210

Tea Bowl, Honan ware; flaring sides rising from ring foot; unglazed exterior and brown glazed interior with band of cream-white at top; pottery — Tea Bowl, Honan ware, 12th century
China

G204

table with drawer, curved legs attached to base, design of landscape on top and paired phoenixes on base; carved cinnabar lacquer — Table Top Incense Stand, c. 1425
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G215

pair of sparrow hawks, porcelain birds of Chinese Exportware, Ch'ien Lung Period (1736-1795), mounted on bases of chased and gilded bronze, French, Louis XV Period (1710-1774). — Sparrow hawk, one of a pair, 1736–74
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G314

Tomb tile, grey earthenware with impressed decor. Decorated lintel from tomb excavated north of Loyang during the 1940's. Two bands of decoration a.showing mounted hunters with bows and arrows aiming at tigers b.dragon frieze. Geometric borders refer to silk patterns. — Tomb Tile, 1st-2nd century
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G215

black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Kang-Shi Period — Tray, late 17th century
China

G210

hard-paste porcelain — Cup from a coffee set with scene of Capetown Harbor, c. 1760
China

G209

Incense Box and Stand, China — Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851
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G210

Vase Yueh Yao ware; bulbous body with slender neck and wide mouth; lotus design incised on grey and buff glaze; stoneware; described as 'stoneware with grayish green glaze' — Bottle Vase (chui-hu), 6th century
China

G204

Plate, famille verte; K'ang Hsi period — Plate, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
China

G218

partially translucent tan jade — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
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G215

pendant, arched fish form; incision lines to suggest fish fin and generalized features, both sides identical; perforation (very small) at lower jaw; grey blue translucent jade with dark blue spots; traces of clay like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 475-221 BCE
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G215

Knot opener with a carved buffalo at the top, it terminates with a long arrowed pick; low relief buffalo, simplified and unpretentious; oyster white jade — Xi Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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G215

Pendant in the form of a Blunt Beaked Bird, 1027-775 BCE

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G215

Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim. — Brush Washer, 18th century
China

G210

Ceremonial blade with three soft ridges, one at the center and one on either side; incised geometric criss-cross design forms a band just before the handle; incised tooth design at the end of the handle. Mottled ivory jade with grey and brown clouds; traces of red pigment and clay. — Ceremonial ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

Pendant in seated bird silhouette, stylized incised with scroll design and indication of bird's detail on both sides identical. Translucent green jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Seated Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
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G215

White earthenware with white slip. Daoist symbol of the Principle 'Keeping Still; The Mountain' (Ken==) see cat. card for better description. — Tomb Figure Representing a Seated Dog, 618-906
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G208

Curved fish-like animal pendant, relief curved into almost a circle; curved outward tail forms a pendant hole; curved lip; incised details on both sides identically. Translucent pale grey jade; traces of clay-like substance; small hole drilled near the animal's jaw. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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G215

rounded body on raised foot; slightly inward-curving lip; surface decorated with abstracted floral shapes in brown glaze 5 on interior, 4 at lip and outer edge, separated by brown ovals — Bowl, 9th century
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G204

pale brown jade with brown clouds, breakage and restoration visible near the second perforation — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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G215

mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration — Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE
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G215

Dark green jade with black and white clouds. — Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

green mottled jade — Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206 BCE - 220 CE
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G215

Shape may be derived from hammer head, lance head, possible use was to scale fish. Brown jade with granulation. — Fu Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
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G215

Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

Grey-black jade with white veins. — Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

Pendant flat silhouette of an animal with a horn and curved back (concave) small perforation incision lines to suggest vaguely the details of the animal, on both sides, however appears to be incomplete. Ivory jade, mottled in blue traces of red pigment. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
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G215

Pendant (or knot opener) with incision and relief (both sides identical). Translucent yellowish green jade; the shape resembles a dagger with pointed tip; the handle is in form of a monster like head or mask with incised detail (in double line); a drilled hole at the top which ends as the ear or horn of the monster-mask. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Stove, pottery, two holes; reddish-brick earthenware, lead glaze; one fitted with kettle, the other with a bowl; coated with a green mottled glaze, turned to silver iridescence through burial. Repaired. Stoves with accessories are extremely rare. — Model of a stove, 1st-2nd century
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G215

cloisonne top; geometric flower design on light blue ground. (27.1.79 and 27.1.80 are a pair). — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
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G216

dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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G215

tan jade, now a yellowish opaque color. Pierced on top with two slanted holes to attach chape to lower end of a scabbard. — Bi Scabbard Chape, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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G215

small green glazed plate with incised molded decoration of 5 boys and 2 dogs playing among plants — Plate, c. 1150
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G204

stylized tiger, similar to 50.46.251, further articulated; open mouthed tiger with two teeth shown; the back curves in convex form and the tail curves outward into an open worked pendant hole; incised transverse strips decorate the main body of the animal, on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
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G215

Mask of a monster like animal (t'ao-tieh); carved interrupted outline; incised double line on both sides, detailed features of the mask on the front side, one at the edge of each 'jaw' of the animal mask. Calcified green jade; traces of earth like substance on the back. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

Incense burner, tripod, geometrical design. Grey earthenware, impressed with markings which indicate that the wet clay has been wrapped in matting. Pieces of this Neolithic mat-marked pottery were found in Honan; made without wheel. The clay clinging to it makes it look tan in color. — Li tripod, 13th-12th century BCE
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G204

white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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G215

bird pendant in high relief (almonst in the round); blunted beak on which a pendant hole has been drilled; identical incisions on both sides; pale grey ivory jade, calcificationn covering side of the wing — Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Jade, knot opener with a monster head, Bow tip with feline head at top; arrow end, incisions on bith sides which are identical. A pair with 50.46.257. Calcified cream colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
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G215

standing figurine with turban-like head dress which flanks to the side forms a rectangular shape, hands fold in front of the lower chest; incised lines to indicate the human features, and robe garment; incision on both sides; four perforations, one above each ear, one under each shoulder; green translucent jade; traces of clay-like substance; broken base which is not flat; crack on the left side from the jaw to the base — Standing Figurine, Date Unknown
China

G215

seated bird with head turned toward tail and rested on back; long, curling feathers on wings and tail; details etched into surface; polished gold color with some blue, green and red (azurite, malachite and cuprite) encrustations — Phoenix weight, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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G215

famille rose armorial sauce tureen, cover and stand; arms of Crooke of Norfolk; silver shape; ornate oval gilt ribbon designs — Sauce tureen and stand with arms of Crooke, c. 1770
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G209

Chair with arms and upper back looped into horseshoe shape; central back panel has carved organic decorative elements; woven cane seat with diamond decorations — Continuous Roundback Armchair, c. 1550
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G218

Organic, tree trunk design, wider at bottom with tapering top — Brush Pot, Date Unknown
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G216

seated bird with head turned toward tail and rested on back; long, curling feathers on wings and tail; details etched into surface; gold color with green and red (malachite and cuprite) encrustations — Phoenix weight, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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G215

L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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G215

standing horse with legs far apart, on rectangular base with squared-off corners; wears saddle — Horse, 15th-16th century
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G215

ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on one long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — House Roof, 15th-16th century
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G215

Yue ware; pea-green glaze; foliate rim; small, shallow — Bowl, one of a pair, 9th century
China

G204

spherical jar with 4 small double strand lug handles below mouth; crinilated rib around center of body; 4 floral medallions between handles; 8 medallions with pairs of cranes holding fish alternating tassels and lotus pods on body; green glaze pooling to bright blue; bottom 1/3 unglazed — Globular Jar, 6th-9th century
China

G204

figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Musician, 15th-16th century
China

G215

blue and white compressed globular shape; hovering insects amongst prunus branches; cylindrical spout with clouds — Teapot, c. 1643
China

G209

figure with green robe and red hat; PL hand palm up — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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G215

ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on one long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — House Roof, 15th-16th century
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G215

long trumpet neck; depressed globular body on a splayed foot ring; countersunk base; glazed russet brown and bluish-black — Flower Vase, 12th-13th century
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G204

figure in brown robe with green sleeves and red hat; holds round musical instrument in PL hand — Musician, 15th-16th century
China

G215

L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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G215

four-sided with turned designs; green glaze on outside with brown inside basin; rectangular element with hole in top extending up from center of basin — Fountain, 15th-16th century
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G215

gilt bronze group of a warrior in full armour seated astride a walking and armoured horse — Warrior Prince (Guan Yu), 16th century
China

G201

platform with heavy legs with slight inner scroll at feet and plain apron; cane top — Daybed, late 16th-ealy 17th century
China

G216

figure in brown robe with green sleeves and red hat; holds round musical instrument in PL hand — Musician, 15th-16th century
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G215

figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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G215

seated figure with legs crossed; PR hand raised in gesture of abhayamudra; wearing robe decorated with patterned block and floral stripes in gold; seated on a lotus petal throne — Amoghasiddhi Buddha, 1403-1424
China

G212

figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
China

G215

two rows of brown glazed V-shaped applied decorative elements with brown bands underneath along front top edge; open doorway into hollow interior; lattice design, in brown glaze, on either side of doorway and on upper door jamb; incised brick-like design, glazed green, around podium and lower edges on upper structure — House, 15th-16th century
China

G215

blue and white kraak; tripod base — Lotus bowl