Fan
A carved Chinese ivory fan with the initials M.K. at the centre. The scenes are very finely carved.
Grasshopper Case
This is a Chinese grasshopper case. It is made from delicately carved wood. There is a hole with scalloped edges at the top, and four viewing holes. Two of the viewing holes still hold magnifying glass. ...
Lantern
An ornate bronze Chinese lantern, which was used to indicate the residence of the Commissioner of Chinese Customs. The lantern has eight sides with a rounded top and base with the candle holder fitting ...
Libation Cup
This is a Chinese loving cup, or libation cup. It is made from a Rhinoceros horn that has been shaped like a lotus flower. Libation cups are supposed to be able to detect poison. They do this by sweating ...
Model
This is a wooden model from China. It depicts a form of Chinese punishment where the offender had a large rectangular wooden collar fixed around his neck.
Opium Pipe
A long, wooden, Chinese opium smoker's pipe made of a brass plate supporting a polished stone knob. The pipe has Chinese floral decoration and an inscription.
Ornament
This small metal model is from China. It is a model of a five-tiered pagoda or temple building.
Ornament
This small metal model is from China. It is a model of sedan chair being carried by two men.
Parasol Handle
This is an ivory parasol handle from China. The shaft is ornately decorated with deeply carved scenes and figures. A carved dragons head forms the handle. There is a fixing at the end for attaching the ...
Perfume Bottle
Long and thin glass perfume bottle from China. It is made from colourless glass with gilded decoration and a gilded stopper. Bottles like this one were carried by ladies.
Salt Trencher
Salt trencher from China. A shallow oval dish on a pedestal bearing a blue decoration. The oval bowl has a coat of arms and an inscription.
Sandal
This pair of basketry sandals is from China. They are made from woven plant fibre, with a padded cotton strap. This went between the toes and across the foot. The shoes were probably worn by lower class ...
Sandal
This pair of basketry sandals is from China. They are made from woven plant fibre, with a padded cotton strap. This went between the toes and across the foot. The shoes were probably worn by lower class ...
Saucer. China
A porcelain Chinese saucer decorated in vivid enamel colours.
Shoe
One of a pair of Chinese shoes for girls or ladies with bound feet. It has a red and purple satin upper, with multi-coloured floral embroidery and an arched and covered wooden sole. This small shoe is ...
Shoe
One of a pair of Chinese shoes for girls or ladies with bound feet. It has a red and purple satin upper, with multi-coloured floral embroidery and an arched and covered wooden sole. This small shoes is ...
Shoe
One of a pair of shoes, from Shanghai, with a fabric covered wooden base. The shoe has a dark blue canvas upper with pale blue and green floral embroidery. It is attached to M4068.1994.2 with red thread....
Shoe
One of a pair of shoes, from Shanghai, with a fabric covered wooden base. The shoe has a dark blue canvas upper with pale blue and green floral embroidery. It is attached to M4068.1994.1 with read thread....