Straits Settlements One Cent
Straits Settlements - Malaysia, copper one cent, 1880 Diameter 29mm The obverse features the diademed bust of Queen Victoria facing left and the inscription 'VICTORIA QUEEN'. The reverse features the ...
Sword Furniture
Sword furniture for a Japanese Katana sword. It has a carved ivory hilt and scabbard with engraved and painted figures and scenes. The sword blade has been replaced by a length of wood.
Table Knife
This knife has a curving metal blade and an octagonal wooden handle. The knife was originally a domestic table knife from Europe. At some stage it was adapted for another purpose. This probably took place ...
Teapot. China
A porcelain Chinese teapot with a lid and a broken handle. The teapot is deorated with scenes of flowers, birds and butterflies painted in vivid enamel colours.
Teapot. China
Teapot China c.1720 A Chinese export ware porcelain teapot. It is decorated in a chinese style. The teapot has a twisted handle and the coat of arms of the family of the late Mr W. Clements Good painted ...
Text
An unidentified Buddhist text, from Sri Lanka. It was incised onto a palm leaf and rubbed with lamp black, so that the blackened characters remain when the excess is removed. The book is made of two long ...
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain
A booklet, from India, 1868. It has a pale pink cover with black inscription and an image of a sheep.
Tippet
An Indian feather tippet with a long fabric stole. White feathers are attached to one side and multi-coloured feathers to the other. It dates to c.1875-1899.
Toe-Peg Sandal
One of a pair of wooden toe peg sandals from China. The sandal has a wooden sole with raised platforms beneath the heel and toes, and a large wooden knob.
Toe-Peg Sandal
One of a pair of wooden toe peg sandals from China. The sandal has a wooden sole with raised platforms beneath the heel and toes, and a large wooden knob.
Trumpet
A long bronze trumpet, from India, which has been beaten into shape. The trumpet is decorated with turquoise beads.
Tsuba
A cast bronze Japanese circular sabre guard, with pierced decoration of trees, figures and elephants. There are three shaped holes for blades.
Tsuba
This is a Japanese sabre guard. It is made from cast bronze. The guard has pierced decoration of a tree, and a cartouche with gilded lettering. The three decorated holes are for a blade. The sabre guard ...
Tsuba
This is a Japanese sabre guard. It is made from cast bronze. The guard is decorated with a cast and gilded Japanese dragon motif. The hole is for a blade.
Tsuba
This is a Japanese sabre guard. It is made from cast bronze. The guard is decorated with cast and gilded flowers around the side. It has a small central hole for a blade.
Tsuba
This is a small Japanese sabre guard. It is made from cast bronze. The guard is decorated with a cast and gilded rabbit. It has two opposing holes through the sides for a blade.
Turkish 10 Para
Turkish nickel 10 para, Hejira date 1327 Diameter 18mm The obverse features the tughra (calligraphic seal or signature) of Muhammad V. The reverse features the denomination. This coin was minted in Constantinople....
Turkish 20 Para
Turkish nickel 20 para, Hejira date 1331 (11 December 1912 - 29 November 1913) Regnal year Five Diameter 20.5mm The obverse features a series of symbols within a central beaded ring. The main symbol ...