A gilt-copper alloy figure of a MonkCast with a shaven head and meditative expression, dressed in monk's robes with a kashaya fastened across the ...

A bolt of black silk cut velvet for a woman's jacketCirca 1900The bolt finely woven in a rich, black hue, with cut motifs of figures crossing lotu...

A small collection of women's bound feet shoesEarly-late 19th century Comprising four pairs of embroidered silk shoes, variously of cream, turquoi...

A set of uncut kesi dragon robe trimmings19th centuryComprising a collar, cuffs and robe trim, each woven with dragons and bats amongst blue and g...

Three embroidered purses and an elongated case or sheath19th centuryThe purses variously woven with butterflies amongst flowers, bats amongst gour...

A kesi 'dragon' robe fragment19th centuryWoven with a five-clawed, forward-facing dragon amongst auspicious emblems, above crashing waves and lish...

A yellow-ground silk brocade 'dragon' panel19th centuryWoven in gold thread with two confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl within a shaped...

A pair of embroidered silk 'birds and flowers' scrollsRepublic PeriodEach embroidered on the red satin silk ground in brightly coloured and gilt t...

A blue and white 'Pointing to the rising Sun' sleeve vaseChongzhenPainted with a gathering of gentlemen and attendants on a pavilion terrace, the ...

A large lacquered wood figure of Longnu17th/18th centuryCarved wearing elegant long, flowing robes, the hands concealed beneath voluminous sleeves...