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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

Spinach green jade, carved in chrysanthemum form, small flutings, spread in tiers from the center of the plate, representing the petals of the flower. Carved on both sides, the petals curled over the rim. The jade is extremely thin and translucent.

Plate, 18th-19th century

China

G210

Calabash or gourd, white jade, with carvings of plant forms and animals in high relief.

Water Basin, late 18th century

China

G210

Ritual urn, Tou form; two ring handles attached to body of vessel with an elephant head (?) motif. Trumpet base, truncated trumpet finial. The bronze was lightly covered with silver before being washed with gold. Gold has worn off in spots revealing silver green iridescence; corrosion advanced to such a stage that handles have become attached to body of urn. Tou belong to the yi class, and were used to contain grain offered to the dead. Excavated, with other objects, rom a tomb in Honan, 1929. N.B.similar piece in Grenville Winthrop Collection, New York

Dou ritual vessel, 4th century BCE

China

G214

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

Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast'

Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast'

Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.6a,b

Lidded Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

Bowl of white Camphor jade, carved in a XVIII century Tibetan form suggesting a Chrysanthemum, a design that came to Tibet from India, and was later introduced into China by Tibetan Carvers and brought to Peking by Ch'ien Lung. The nephrite jade has a beautifully lustrous quality. Former Classification: Jade

Bowl, 1736-1795

China

G210

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.5a,b

Lidded Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

Bowl, covered, translucent white jade, carved with Buddhistic symbols. Cat.card reads a,b; locat. of b?

Bowl with Base, 18th century

China

G210

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

Gold presentation box; round, scalloped border; chased with swastika-fret design. Bears flute, emblem of Han Hsiang Tzu, surrounded by sprays of spun gold leaves and flowers picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires and green jade. One of a set of 8 presented to Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign.

Presentation Box, 1779

China

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Jeweled gold presentation box; surface chased with swastika fret design and cover bearing filigreed bamboo-tube drum and sticks, emblem of the Taoist philosopher Ch'ang Kuo Lao. The emblem is surrounded with delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires, and jade. One of a set of eight presented to the emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign.

Presentation Box with Lid, 1779

China

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Jeweled gold presentation b ox; surface chased with swastika fret design. Cover of box bears crutch and gourd, emblems of Taoist philosopher Li T'ieh-Kuai, surrounded by delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires, and green jade. The emblems dime in filigree. One of a set of eight presented to the Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign.

Presentation Box with Lid, 1779

China

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Gold presentation box, cartouche-shaped, scalloped; surface chased with swastika-fret design. Bears the emblem of Lan Tsai-Ho, a basket of flowers, which trail over the cover. One of a set of 8 presented to Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign.

Cartouche Shaped Presentation Box, 1779

China

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Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, 1736-1795

China

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Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851

China

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Gold presentation box; surface chased with swastika-fret design. Bears fan, emblem of Chung-Li Chuan, surrounded by delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, saphires and green jade. One of a set of 8 presented to Emporor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign.

Boxes, 1779

China

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Statue of the Taoist divinity Hsi Wang Mu, red coral; carved wood base.

Hsi Wang Mu, 1736-1795

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Vase, covered globular temple, of jade, with standard. Surmounted by carved tiger and cub. Small rings hang from each of the two handles, which are composed of three peonies. Stands on three curved feet of conventionalized design.

Lidded vase, 1736-1795

China

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Vase flattened urn-shaped, of white jade, with cover surmounted by a small tiger, symbol of Imperial power. Ornament in form of twisted coral branches at sides; upon these branches are carved four very small tigers. On body of vase is carving in very low relief of fisherman in a boat beneath low-hanging clouds. Wooden base.

Covered Vase, 1736-1795

China

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Disc, one of a pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.3

Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795

China

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Disc, one of a Pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.2

Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795

China

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Vase, carnelian, carved in the form of a finger citron (buddha's Hand) with peach and pomegranate ornaments. Base on A10.7 MS

Hands of Buddha (red and white), 1736-1795

China

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white jade, decorated in under cut relief with scenes symbolic of the Buddhistic paradise. Trees and strange bird forms elaborate the main design, and tiny human figures climb a winding path to the pagoda in the sky.

Brush Pot, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Peach stone, carved green jade, an inscription incised in gold names the recipient, one Han Wu Ti, and the donor, Hsi Wong Mu, together with details describing the presentation. The peach was the symbol of long life to the Chinese. Enclosed in an old wood case, possibly of the period, carved in form of peach with leaves; old brocade lining.

Peach and Leaf Container, with Lid and Stand, 10th-13th century

China

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Figure of a lady, holding vase of flowers and crowned with branch of flowers and a bird; red coral carved; blue silk standard.

Lady with vase, 1736-1795

China

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Altar apron; made of two pieces, bottom piece cut dark red velvet with large dragon in center; top, cut dark blue velvet background with dragon and geometric border.

Altar Apron, 1368-1644

China

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Pair of carved coral figures holding branches of flowers; green silk standard. Pink coral.

Pair of ladies, Date Unknown

China

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Priest Robe, mulberry and gold brocade with four small squares of light blue and gold brocade set in.

Buddhist priest's robe (kesa), 18th century

Japan

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Figure of a lady holding peony tree with a flamingo on right; Turquoise matrix elaborately carved; wooden standard,(located at A10.7 MS)

Lady holding peony tree, Date Unknown

China

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Snuff bottle. Smoky crystal. Green jade top. Painted inside. Four children and one larger figure. Crystal, carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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snuff bottle; crystal with green jade top; carved handles; painted inside; signed and sealed

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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amber glass; pink glass top; shadow painting inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle, amethyst. Carved amethyst top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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snuff bottle; crystal with coral top; carved with hand-painted scenes; signed and sealed

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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amber colored glass; glass top; shadow painting inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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snuff bottle; crystal with red top; hand-painted scenes inside

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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Three figure group of peach color coral, probably a representation of three different attitudes of the Daoist goddess Xiwangmu. Head of figure on right mended. Spray on left side mended.

Three Ladies With Base, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Snuff Bottle, Amethyst. Amethyst top. Carved Scene.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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amber colored glass; pink top; shadow painting inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle, white porcelain etched, with painted scenic medallions; pink coral top.

Snuff Bottle, 18th century

China

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Snuff bottle, carnelian with animal carved in high relief.

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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Snuff bottle. Smoky topaz. Amethyst top. Carved lotus and bambo design. Black crystal.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Topaz Crystal. Pink glass top. Carved lotus design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal, carved. Agate top. Bamboo, butterfly and lotus design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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painted; green top

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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green jade. Coral top. Carved with a squirrel and grape design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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conglomerate jade (commonly called 'Puddle Jade'). Red coral top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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Jade. Lavender color. Crystal Top. Both sides carved in Lotus Design.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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amber glass; coral top; shadow painting inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle. White Jade. Green top. Carved Pine Tree.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle. White jade. Green jade top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved figure on a horse, playing a zither

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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ivory, overlaid with red lacquer; ivory top; design shows the Phoenix and the Dragon in the Clouds; the three-clawed Dragon is, in China, the one commonly used for decoration; this is the Imperial Dragon of Japan; the Peach near the Dragon is the Symbol of marriage; the Phoenix, or Ho Ho Bird descends to earth to ring good tidings; he Bat is a Symbol of happiness

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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ivory, colored, carved; the peony, the pheasant, the bats, are symbols of good fortune, love, affection, happiness, especially fitting for presentation pieces; note the fine quality of carving

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved figure, seated, one hand on the Pheasant; lotus in hair

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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glass, white, green jade top; glass carved with waves

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Lapis lazuli. Pink coral top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Carnelian top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Coral top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved, colored; very fine piece of carving

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle; Kauri-Gum; Green jade top; Gum from the finest forest tree of New Zealand; Gum found in the earth where the tree has grown.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Carved iron stone. Green jade top. Carved with dragon and archaic design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Old carved stone. Coral top. Dragon design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carved figure, holding the peach, emblem of longevity and also of marriage

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle; lacquer; red coral top with silver setting; sides inlaid with Mother of Pearl; natural piece of Abalone Shell set in panels on each side. One panel partly carved.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

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green jade top; carved red permutation marks, with dragon in center; bats for handles

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle; nut or pod; jade top and silver collar

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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pink glass top; emerald green glass, imitating mineral

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carved figure, holding a Symbol, seated on a Phoenix

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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lapis lazuli top; imitation of white jade; carved.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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green glass top; peacock blue glass; dull lacquer red carving

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carnelian top in silver; yellow glass with red over-glaze to represent toucon beak

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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green glass top; hand-painted inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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glass white top in silver; mottled glass in colors

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carved figure, with cap as stopper; holding peaches

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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green glass top; hand-painted on inside

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Amber top. Honey color.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Green jade top. Carved, flowers, bats, and butterfly.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Pink coral top. Carved, priest and gourd, tiger and man.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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crystal with glass top; carved on the outside with bat and good luck characters

Snuff Bottle, 17th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Gold stone top. Etched design on the outside. Crystal.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carved figure of Priest with a fly-whisk

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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snuff bottle; smoky crystal with pink glass top; carved witha heron and lotus design

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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plian crystal with jade top

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

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Snuff bottle. Rock crystal. Green glass top. Hand painted inside. Carved on outside. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted inside. Carved outside. Signed and Sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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enamel on copper; jade top; hand-painted European figures

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Clear crystal. Rose Quartz top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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carved figure holding the peach, symbol of immortality, probably the portrait of a priest, or of one of the Immortals

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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actor's; red top; painted.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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actor's; glass; red top; painted

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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green jade top; hand-painted European figures

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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snuff bottle of ivory, carved, colored, with ivory top beautifully designed; sixteen fish in seaweed

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Green Jade, running into lavender (without top)

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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