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

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

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Yokeback Armchair, China — Yokeback Armchair, c. 1550
China

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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

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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

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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

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reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms — Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century
China

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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

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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

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reddish brown wood chair with protruding crest rail and arms — Yokeback Armchair, 16th-17th century
China

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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

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

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

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

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Roundback Armchair, 17th century

China

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

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Coat of embroidered staw-colored satin. Design of floral sprays and large canopied lantern with long life character. Double sleeve bands of embroidered yellow and embroidered white satin. Collar band and border on bottom and sides of black satin embroidered with flowers. Colors pink, mauve, blue, green, red and orange. Chiefly satin and outline stitch.Wide sleeves. Lining of yellow satin. — Chinese Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 20th century
China

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Coat of gold K'ossu with design of 100 boys at play in landscape ground. Colors pink, blue, green, red, tan, and grey. Wide sleeves. Lining of tan satin damask of medallion pattern. — Robe, 20th century
China

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Woman's robe of twilled, cerise silk embroidered with butterflies in shades of magenta, poison green, shades of purple and strong blue. Shaped collar band, skirt borders, and sleeve bands of black satin ebmbroidered with butterflies in colors. Wide cuffs, of white silk also embroidered with butterflies. Lining of thin blue silk. — Robe, 19th century
China

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Panel, small, of faded red satin made from two pieces, the upper acting as valance. Both embroidered in satin stitch and couched laid work in colored silks, and in both pieces the embroidery is unfinished. Both pieces edged with much worn blue and black brocade surmounted with narrow blue and white braid and gold and blue gimp. Lining and heading of pale yellow China silk, pieced. Probably used on small altar or shrine — Table Frontal, 19th century
China

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Robe of violet satin brocaded in gold with widely spaced double-peach and pomegranate. Wide sleeves banded with light blue satin with braid applique above a beaded swag. Collar band of same. These bands, Victorian in flavor, much later than the brocade of the robe proper. Robe slit at sides and lined with thin blue silk. Note pocket on under side of front. — Robe, 19th century
China

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Coat of solid needlepoint with swastika fret dipaer in yellow and white against which are embroidered peonies in three shades of blue. Wide sleeves with wide band of needlepoint bearing pink peonies against a background of blue leaves on a pale pink ground. Above, a band of black satin embroidered with butterflies and peonies in shades of lbue in satin and knot stitch. Collar-band and complete border of same. Coat slit at sides and lined with thin blue silk. — Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 19th century
China

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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

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Robe or jacket of cut red velvet on a gold woven background. The design consists of large peony blossoms and butterflies. Shaped collar band and skirt borders of white satin embroidered in a landscape design with figures of women; couched and satin stitch in pastel colors. Wide sleeves with cuffs of pale blue cut velvet of Hundred Antiques design. Cuffs bordered at upper edge with a band of black satin embroidered with flowers and emblems in shades of blue. Leaf-green satin lining. A woman's robe. — Chinese Woman's Unofficial Informal Robe, 19th century
China

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Outer coat of deep blue silk of dragon medallion pattern embroidered with large phoenix and peony medallions, floral sprays and butterflies in shades of bule, yellow, green, peach, pink and rust. Shaped collar-band, bottom and side border of white satin embroidered in a landscape design with figures of men and women. Wide sleeves with cuffs of brocaded yellow silk embroidered with large peony and lotus blossoms and butterflies in shades of red, pink and blue. Secondary border of grey satin embroidered with flowers and long-life characters in shades of blue. This coat opens all the way up front, and is probably a woman's coat. Lining of thin blue patterned silk. Cheifly satin and knot stitch. — Robe, 19th-20th century
China

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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. — Imperial Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)
China

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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

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black with some grey areas; irregular "base" with vertical upward-extending elements and forward-extending front element; pitted surface; large circular cavities; several holes in upper PL area; tiny hole at bottom center; several deep fissures on back; ringing sound when tapped — Scholar's Rock, 18th-19th century
China

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squat upright shape of horizontal, massed volumes with horizontal striations with an overhang to the front; stone dense and resonate with distinct underlying greenish tinge with lighter green veining and some buff striations — Scholar's Rock, 18th century
China

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cabinet with open gallery on top, carved with openwork clouds and lions along lower edges; pair of hinged doors below with 2 shelves and 3 drawers on interior — Display Cabinet, one of a pair, 18th century
China

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light and dark grey stone; angular forms; attached to a red wood stand; pink streaks, especially on back — Scholar's Rock, 19th century
China

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grey with white streaks; lines throughout carved into surface; attached to red wood stand — Scholar's Rock, 19th century
China

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dark stone with veins of white and grey, Swiss cheese effect perpendicular to layering of the stone, has a wood base mount with metal insert — Scholar's Rock (Mo shi), 18th century
China

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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 Cabinet, one of a pair, early 18th century
China

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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
China

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large rock with open area in center, surrounded by tall grasses, flowers and leafy branches; 2 fields of text on L and R on silk — Plum, Narcissus and Rock, 1679
Wang Wu

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Theatrical robe of palest lavendar satin with couched and embroidered applique designs in gold, silver, green, and peacock blue silk threads. In the field two large gold four-clawed gold dragons with bulging green glass eyes and studded with mirror and metal studs. Below dragons, front and back, two gold fish in same technique. On sleeves silver thread butterflies and gold thread frogs, also with studs and green glass eyes. Surrounding these animals in the field are embroidered applique peonies and single clouds. Cuffs, collar-band and border of bright blue satin with appliqued flowers of couched silver threads, and shaped, embroidered applique medallions of white satin. Large silvered studs scattered liberally over ground and along all borders. Lining of coarse linen. Robe boned under arms and fitted with deep satin loops- for a belt? Inscription inside front. — Robe, 19th century
China

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Robe of lavendar k'ossu with scattered design of phoenix, canaries, butterflies and flower blossoms in shades of green, peach, yellow, pink, rose, etc. Cuffs and border of black satin embroidered with a design of butterflies and flower sprays in satin, laid, and outline stitch; green, yellow, purple, blue, pink, etc. Inner border of pale blue satin embroidered with flower sprays and edged with trefoil band in band in black. Lining of lemon yellow silk. — Court Robe, 19th century
China

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cabinet with open gallery on top, carved with openwork clouds and lions along lower edges; pair of hinged doors below with 2 shelves and 3 drawers on interior — Display Cabinet, one of a pair, 18th-19th century
China

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Actor's short coat of embroidered gold-colored satin. Five four-clawed dragons in couched gold thread. In the field are thin, loosely-drawn clouds in shades of blue, green, pink, red, mauve, and peach color, cone in satin stitch and outlined with couched gold threads; scattered among the waves are loose clouds, coral branches and symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Under the arms are attached shaped, embroidered panels with gold dragons, and at lower front of coat a quare panel of the same. These, and the shoulder area of the sleeve, are bordered with a band of black velvet studded with metallic bosses. Outer border of 'tiger claws' in fragments of colored brocade like that in Buddhist priest robe C.80 (42.8. ) Gold and red brocade sleeves, much worn, banded with black and gold brocade. Lining of painted pink silk. Light padding. See matching skirt, 42.8.127B. Matching skirt Actor's chaps of embroidered gold-colored satin to match coat 42.8.127a. They are made of two shaped side panels attached to a deep waist band of the painted pink silk with which they are lined. One four-clawed dragon in couched gold on each panel. Shaped border with appliqued scrolled pattern of black and gold brocade edged with a narrow band of white braid and bound with red satin. Front and sides banded with tiger claws of brocade, as on coat. A handsome and well-preserved costume. Compare genreal drawing with K'angHsi group. Note The actor wearing these chaps was supposed to represent a man on horseback. — Theatrical Jacket and Skirt for a Warrior, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
China

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Theatrical short coat of pale coral colored satin embroidered with slender, sinuous dragons in shades of blue, violet, green, pink, yellow, orange, and red. Satin stitch with outlines of couched gold thread. Wide border, collar, and cuffs of polychrome brocade in a design of floral medallions. Note triangular shape of sleeves and drawing of dragons. Lining of thin lavendar silk. This probably a woman's coat, but worn by male actor as is customary in China. — Pink Winged short jacket, Kangxi period, 1661-1722
China

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black rock; roughly Y-shaped; attached to reddish wood stand — Scholar's Rock, 19th century
China

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narrower lower portion with slightly larger upper portion; paper with huang hua-li supports; geometric designs at top and bottom corners of upper section and on edges of lower section — Lantern, one of a pair, late 17th-early 18th century
China

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Theatrical robe for a warrior, the heavy gold thread panels, body section, and epaulets representing the chain armor of a warrior. Yoke of rust-red satin embroidered with five-clawed dragons in couched gold thread. Tiger claw borders of colored brocades, wavy jewel, stone and metal bosses on velvet border bands throughout. Sleeves of green satin banded with wavy strips of gold and colored brocades. Skirt composed of five shaped panels. Linig of pink satin. Seal inscription in front. — Theatrical Jacket and Skirt for a Warrior, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
China

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vertical rock with linear striations of red and brown; wood stand attached — Scholar's Rock, 19th century
China

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Theatrical robe (for a Taoist immortal) of yellow satin embroidered with large scale design of peaches, bats in medallions, and floral sprays. Collar-band, extending to waist, of embroidered white satin. Cuffs and all-around border of black satin embroidered with running floral pattern. Belt section, stitched at upper edge only, of embroidered black satin, and two narrow hanging panels of the same at each side of front opening. Long, very wide sleeves, chiefly satin and couched stitch. Lining of thin pink silk. Note This robe reputed to have been worn by a Tibetan prince. — Theatrical Robe for a Taoist Immortal, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
China

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Actor's robe, imitating a priest robe, made up of pieces of satin in shades of blue, pink, and pale lavendar, and embroidered with butterflies, flower sprays, and good luck characters in gold and colored silk threads. Cuffs and shaped border of white satin embroidered with similar designs at sides; an inner border of red satin embroidered with bats, good luck characters and Taoist symbols. In center back a shaped medallion containing the appliqued figure of a god surrounded by floral sprays. Satin, stem, laid, and outline stitch. Lining of coarse pink cotton. Inscription in center back (lining). — Theatrical woman's robe, 19th century
China

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Imperial theratrical robe for a warrior; crimson velvet with panels of imported European brocade. — Theatrical Robe, 1662-1722
China

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narrower lower portion with slightly larger upper portion; paper with huang hua-li supports; geometric designs at top and bottom corners of upper section and on edges of lower section — Lantern, one of a pair, late 17th-early 18th century
China

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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

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three larger trees in middle foreground; smaller leafier trees in URQ; rocky cliffs beneath leafy trees; rocky cliffs in LLQ; person sitting on middle of L hand rocks; chop mark in LR area; four columns of calligraphy characters plus characters above one large chop mark to L of columns accordian style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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House with fence and trees at left center; horse and male figure at right center; figure in a boat at lower left; mountains in background — Boat on River, Travelers and House on Shore, c. 1630
Cheng Jiasui

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Four figures and horse (donkey ?)in a boat at center foreground, lower left foreground trees and walking figure, two small figures right center, hills in right background — Boat Carrying Figures and Horse, c. 1630
Cheng Jiasui

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Mountain landscape with two mounted figures and one walking on a path through the mountains; group of trees at lower center; at right lower center a small building — Mountain Grove with Path, c. 1630
Cheng Jiasui

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bridge between rocks — Bridge Between Rocks, c. 1630
Cheng Jiasui

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape with mountains in background; rocky middle ground with two buildings; trees with leaves in foreground from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape large mountain in center, two or three leafy trees at mountain base foreground, two buildings (?) behind them, other trees at right middle ground, other mountains upper left and right from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape with mountains in background, three trees in center middle ground, two smaller trees to right in foreground with rocks, waterfall, and river from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape with two trees on large rocks lower center foreground, left of trees in middle ground is a building, three smaller trees far right, mountains in background from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape, rocky foreground with three central trees with birds (2), two trees (bare) on right, mountains in background, river (?) between; from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape with two trees on a rock at center, large rock with vine or tree at right background, small rock at left foreground; from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two album leaves mounted on boards and matted; left is calligraphic; right is landscape with a group of four trees in center in slightly sloped landscape from accordion-style album, wood covers; eight images, alternating with text, single page of text at end — Two album leaves from a landscape album, 1621
Li Liufang

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two figures on small bridge at LL walking towards open pavilion within a small grove of trees; robed figure on trail at lower center approaches pavilion; towering, bulbous rock formation in background at R; waterway and richly foliated landscape — Meeting Along the River, c. 1492-1518
Zhu Duan

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ink sketches of trees, rocks and buildings; several blocks of text on paper follow sketches; separate gold-flecked sheet with Chinese text rolled into scroll — Studies of Traditional Trees and Rocks, c. 1610
Dong Qichang

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Roundback Chair, 17th century

China

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Yokeback Armchair, one of a pair, c. 1600

China

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Plate, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

China

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Table, 17th century

China

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Stand, Date Unknown

China

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Spirits Tablet, 18th century

China

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Manchu Woman's Unofficial Informal Summer Robe, 19th century

China

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Vase, one of a pair, c. 1800

China

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Vase, one of a pair, c. 1800

China

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Calligraphy Panel, one of a pair, 18th century

China

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Calligraphy Panel, one of a pair, 18th century

China

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Continuous Roundback Armchair, one of a pair, c. 1550

China

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Calligraphic hanging scroll, one of a pair, 18th century

Shih Ko-fa

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Calligraphic hanging scroll, one of a pair, early 17th century

Unknown

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Hall plaque, 19th century

Shen Maode (alias Geqing), active early 19th century

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Theatrical military jacket, Kangxi period, 1661-1722

China

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Actor's coat, 19th century

China

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Landscape in the Manner of Mi Fei, early 17th century

Cheng Jiasui

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Portrait of an Official, early 20th century

China

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