Skirt
A long skirt made of silk and linen, from China. It has red, green, black and blue pleated panels with gold embroidery.
Slipper
This is a pair of Chinese slippers. They are made from woven basketry with a blue silk lining. The two ridges at the front add extra strength to the slippers. The black elasticated strap at the heel was ...
Slipper
This is a pair of Chinese slippers. They are made from woven basketry with a blue silk lining. The two ridges at the front add extra strength to the slippers. The black elasticated strap at the heel was ...
Snuff Bottle
This opaque glass bottle is from China. The landscape scene of trees, flowers and a bird was painted on the inside using a feather. The top of the the bottle has been sealed by a cork and wax.
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 ...
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.
Vase. Cantonese
Vase
Cantonese
c.1736-1795
An eighteenth century Cantonese Chien Lung hard paste porcelain baluster shaped vase with gilt embellishments. It has 'dog of fo' handles and is decorated all over with flowerheads. ...
Vase. Cantonese
Vase
Cantonese
c.1736-1795
An eighteenth century Cantonese Chien Lung hard paste porcelain baluster shaped vase with gilt embellishments. It has 'dog of fo' handles and is decorated all over with flowerheads. ...
Visiting Card
A gentleman's visiting card, from China. It is written in black ink on pink card, which is mounted on white card.
Wall Hanging
A Chinese watercolour wall hanging in a scroll form. The painted scene depicts a fisherman with a rod and fish.
Wall Hanging
A Chinese watercolour wall hanging in a scroll form. The painted scene depicts a Chinese scholar.
Wall Hanging
A Chinese watercolour wall hanging in a scroll form. The painted scene depicts a Chinese merchant.
Wall Hanging
A Chinese watercolour wall hanging in a scroll form. The painted scene depicts a Chinese husbandman with a hoe.
Writing Sample
A Cantonese writing sample, from Canton. It is written in red ink on a white piece of paper.