Beaker

China

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), About 1680

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Large, square earthenware tile partially printed and hand-painted with a circular reserve outlined by a white band within two yellow bands containing in white with blue highlights the portrait of an older, bearded man to left wearing a fur coat and ermine cap with ear muffs, the cap has a band of holly, the ground with a blue on blue design of holly sprigs, the larger ground of the tile contains in various shades of blue a pattern of decorative, horizontal bands with from the top a band of small x's and solid dots; the name of the season WIN TER; a fish scale pattern; a band of open dots; a band of scrolling motifs; and a band featuring a zigzag design, the reverse with horizontal bars in relief to aid adhesion when setting the tile.
Square black jasper plaque with white relief of Terpsichore, the muse of choral dance is represented holding a lyre and plectrum, lab trial
Brush pot with decoration of figures in a landscape
Rectangular hinged box with marble top and sides.