bi-shaped yellow-white jade pendant. Brown vein. Slightly off-centre small circular hole threaded through with orange cord. Obverse and reverse present incised Chinese character.]]> qiao]]> qiao. Brown-green vein. Flat top edge widening to curved base. Obverse and reverse decorated in three bands; upper and lower bands exhibit incised serpentine pattern; central band exhibits relief-carved grain pattern. Three holes in top with pink cord threaded through.]]> bi]]> bi. Four equidistantly-spaced projecting lugs on outer circumference. Medium-sized circular central hole.]]> ]]> jue]]> jue). Medium-sized central hole. Radial slot at the top tapering in width towards central hole. Obverse and reverse present similar carved linear pattern. Two holes near the outer circumference either side of the slot. Cut out detail along left-of-centre and right-of-centre outer circumference.]]> cavo-rilievo designs. On one side the juxtaposition of a leaf a lotus blossom and a figure riding a fish echoes traditional Chinese symbolism for good fortune in the New Year.]]> luopan contained within a lacquered box. Upper part of front face contains a rectangular grid populated by Chinese characters in black and red pigment. Lower part of front face presents a minutely divided radial array occupied by Chinese characters in black and red pigment surrounding a central compass needle inset under glass. Underside of lacquer case exhibits gold-pigmented decoration comprising a rectangular border within which are contained the Chinese characters 皖休萬安街老吳魯衡涵記製 (Anhui Province Wan-an street made by Wu Luheng).]]> Gifted to Canterbury Museum by Alley in 1937 during a visit to New Zealand. In 1956, loaned to the Rewi Alley Chinese Art and Crafts Exhibition, held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch. ]]> ]]> sancai ware figure of a camel standing on a shallow rectangular unglazed base. Camel bears saddle bags moulded in the form of fearsome masks. Dominant glaze colours are brown white green-ochre and blue.]]> zhidao yuanbao). From the Zhidao era (995-997 AD) of the reign of Emperor Taizong (976-997 AD).]]> One circular coin. Approximately square central hole. Obverse presents four worn and corroded Chinese characters 元豐通寶 (yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> shaoxing yuanbao). Lower inner circumference of coin worn through in two places. From the Shaoxing era (1131-1162 AD) of the reign of Emperor Gaozong (1127-1162 AD).]]> yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> Obverse presents four worn and corroded Chinese characters 元豐通寶 (yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> zhenghe tongbao). From the Zhenghe era (1111-1118 AD) of the reign of Emperor Huizong (1100-1126 AD).]]> huangsong tongbao). Spans the period between the fourth (Baoyuan) and seventh (Huangyou) eras (1038-1054 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> yuanfeng tongbao). From the Yuanfeng era (1078-1085 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1067-1085 AD).]]> One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four corroded Chinese characters 大觀通寶 (daguan tongbao). From the Daguan era (1107-1110 AD) of the reign of Emperor Huizong (1100-1126 AD).

]]> tianxi tongbao). From the Tianxi era (1017-1022 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhenzong (997-1022 AD).]]> huangsong tongbao). Spans the period between the fourth (Baoyuan) and seventh (Huangyou) eras (1038-1054 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> kaiyuan tongbao). Reverse presents small crescent-shaped mark. Kai Yuan of indeterminate type from 621-907 AD.]]> zhenghe tongbao). From the Zhenghe era (1111-1118 AD) of the reign of Emperor Huizong (1100-1126 AD).]]> shaosheng yuanbao). From the Shaosheng era (1094-1098 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> tiansheng yuanbao). Reverse outer circumference presents arcing mark. From the Tiansheng era (1023-1032 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> songyuan tongbao). Spans the period between the first (Jianlong) and third (Kaibao) eras of the reign of Emperor Taizu (960-976 AD).]]> jingde yuanbao). From the Jingde era (1004-1007 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhenzong (997-1022).]]> jiayou tongbao). From the Jiayou era (1056-1063 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> zhiping tongbao). From the Zhiping era (1064-1067 AD) of the reign of Emperor Yingzong (1063-1067 AD).]]> One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four corroded Chinese characters 熙寧元寶 (xining yuanbao). From the Xining era (1068-1077 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shenzong (1068-1085 AD).]]> tiansheng yuanbao). From the Tiansheng era (1023-1032 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> shaosheng yuanbao). From the Shaosheng era (1094-1098 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> huangsong tongbao). Spans the period between the fourth (Baoyuan) and seventh (Huangyou) eras (1038-1054 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> kaiyuan tongbao). Kai Yuan of indeterminate type from 621-907 AD.]]> kaiyuan tongbao). Kai Yuan early type 621-718 AD.]]> zhihe yuanbao). From the Zhihe era (1054-1056 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> yuanyou tongbao). From the Yuanyou era (1086-1094 AD) of the reign of Emperor Zhezong (1085-1100 AD).]]> One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents two Chinese characters 貨泉 (huo quan). From the reign of Emperor Wang Mang (9-23 AD). Material missing from obverse upper left quadrant.

]]> wu zhu) almost worn beyond legibility. From the 1st Century BCE to the 6th Century AD.]]> wu zhu). From the 1st Century BCE to the 6th Century AD.]]> shunzhi tongbao). Reverse presents one Chinese character 河 (he referring to the Kaifeng Henan province mint). From the Shunzhi era (1644-1661 AD) of the Emperor Shizu (1643-1661 AD).]]> kangxi tongbao). Reverse presents two worn characters comprising the Manchu yun at left (referring to the Yunnan province mint) and the Chinese 雲 (yun) at right. From the Kangxi era (1662-1722 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shengzu (1661-1722 AD).]]> yongzheng tongbao). Reverse presents two Manchu characters boo chiowan (Beijing Board of Revenue mint). From the Yongzheng era (1723-1735 AD) of the reign of Emperor Shizong (1722-1735 AD).]]> qianlong tongbao). Reverse presents two Manchu characters boo chuwan (referring to the Chengdu Sichuan mint). From the Qianlong era (1736-1796 AD) of the reign of Emperor Gaozong (1735-1796 AD).]]> jiaqing tongbao). Reverse presents two Manchu characters worn beyond legibility. From the Jiaqing era of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1796-1820).]]> daoguang tongbao). From the Daoguang (1821-1850 AD) era of the reign of Emperor Xuanzong (1820-1850 AD).]]> xianfeng zhongbao). Reverse presents two worn Chinese characters 當十 (dang shi or value ten) and two worn Manchu characters boo chiowan (Beijing Board of Revenue mint). From the Xianfeng era (1851-1861 AD) of the reign of Emperor Wenzong (1850-1861 AD).]]> tongzhi zhongbao). Reverse presents two worn Chinese characters 當十 (dang shi or value ten) and two worn Manchu characters boo chiowan (Beijing Board of Revenue mint). From the Tongzhi era (1862-1875 AD) of the reign of Emperor Muzong (1861-1875 AD).]]> guangxu zhongbao). Reverse presents two worn Chinese characters 當十 (dang shi or value ten) and two worn Manchu characters boo yuwan (Beijing Board of Works mint). From the Guangxu era of the reign of Emperor Dezong (1875-1908 AD).]]> zhouyuan tongbao). Reverse presents moulded serpentine design of phoenix and dragon. Characters refer to the Xiande era of the reign of Emperor Shi Zong (954-959 AD). However decorated reverse suggests that this is not genuine currency but rather a charm coin.]]> One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents two Chinese characters 貨泉 (huo quan). From the reign of Emperor Wang Mang (9-23 AD).

]]> One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents two Chinese characters 貨泉 (huo quan). From the reign of Emperor Wang Mang (9-23 AD).

]]> huo quan). From the reign of Emperor Wang Mang (9-23 AD).]]> tiansheng yuanbao). From the Tiansheng era (1023-1032 AD) of the reign of Emperor Renzong (1022-1063 AD).]]> yuan).]]> hongwu tongbao). Reverse presents Chinese character 浙 (zhe) referring to mint in Zhejiang Province. From the Hongwu era of the reign of Emperor Taizu (1368-1398 AD).]]> yuan) surrounding central wreath motif within which are two Chinese characters 一角 (one jiao).]]> yuan]]> yuan. Brown-flecked vein. Large circular central hole.]]> ]]> ]]>

]]> yi pian bing xin or 'the heart of jade').]]> ]]> bi]]> bi. Four equidistantly-spaced projecting lugs on outer circumference. Large circular central hole. Obverse presents engraved pattern of diamonds and a date. Reverse presents four archaic Chinese characters.]]> sui]]> sui. Yellow-brown vein. Obverse presents two incised characters.]]> bi embellished with a carved crouching lion on the upper edge and a smaller carved crouching lion on the lower edge. Tail of upper lion extends into obverse face; tail of lower lion extends into reverse face. Small circular central hole. White cord threaded through gap between upper lion's body and bi.]]> huang, one jade pendant, and one jade carving in a box]]> huang. First huang is white mutton-fat jade with yellow vein. Second huang is green jade with dark green vein. Both huang from girdle pendants. At extremities of their crescent forms each huang possesses a suspension hole. One long dark green jade pendant; flattened circular cross-section; narrow shaft drilled through its length. One dark green jade carving. Presented in dark blue fabric-covered box with blue lining and inscription on inside lid.]]> luopan. Obverse presents minute radial divisions containing Chinese characters in black and red pigment surrounding central compass needle inset under glass. Reverse presents a grid containing Chinese characters in black pigment.]]> bi]]> bi. Four equidistantly-spaced carved busts resting on folded arms and facing alternately obverse and reverse on outer circumference. Small circular central hole with blue cord threaded through. Obverse and reverse present grain pattern in relief.]]> qingbai ware ewer. Glazed blue-white with darker blue decorative patterning. Ewer body is short and wide tapering at the top to a narrow circular opening and at the bottom to a shallow base. Ewer body also embellished with moulded ribs and a broad quatrefoil spout. Ring-shaped moulded handle attached to upper shoulder of ewer body at four equidistantly placed points.]]> sui]]> sui. Each end of obverse presents serpentine relief carving. Reverse presents a flat surface engraved with a repetitive series of circles and spirals.]]> bi]]> bi. Crackle-patterned red vein. Small circular central hole.]]> Da ya zhai (Big elegant studio) in red-brown glaze and a design of birds fruit and flowers in purple pink red-brown and yellow-green glaze. In red-brown glaze upper surfaces of each head piece present a grouping of five bats (wufu, symbolising the Five Blessings or Five Happinesses) encircling the Chinese seal character shou (symbolising longevity).]]> sui
]]> sang-de-boeuf bowl with a slightly out-turned rim and a wide flat base. Rim and base of bowl are glazed white. Glaze exhibits crazing and crackling.]]> bai shou or 'Hundred Animals') theme.]]> (Chinese Tea Corporation. Made in the Zhao-Li-Qiao Brick-tea Factory).]]> bi]]> bi. Dark green vein. Small circular central hole.]]> ]]> ]]> ]]>