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]]> ]]> hu vessel. Globular body tapers towards a flat base and extends into a long neck flaring slightly at the top. Series of incised transverse lines around neck shoulder and waist. Shoulder patterns link two animal heads moulded in shallow relief on opposing sides of vessel. Animal heads feature prominent nose rings.]]> ruyi or fungus pattern with black and white linear embellishments. Mid-section of vase exterior presents a broad band of serpentine botanical decoration in white outline. Lower part of vase exterior presents a semi-geometric freize again with black and white linear embellishments.]]> ]]> ]]> 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.]]> gu or zun.]]> bianhu flask in the form of a flattened globe or canteen with a short neck surmounted by a ring-shaped lip and a flaring pedestal base. Vessel presents two circular faces divided by a ridge running around its vertical circumference from mouth to base. One upper quadrant of the ridge sports a moulded looped grip; the remains of such are visible on the opposing upper quadrant. Each circular face presents moulded serpentine relief patterns within a border of moulded beads and floral motifs. One face presents two opposed avians; the other face a single avian bounded by flowering plants.]]> Yin-Yang symbol encircled by three ranks of moulded concentric arcs.]]> qingbai ware vase with a short narrow neck over broad shoulders and a globular body tapering towards a flat narrow base.]]> flambé glazed red vase with a long thin neck and narrow mouth. Glaze exhibits purple streaks particularly evident at the top of the neck.]]> ]]> sancai ware ewer with an elongated globular body surmounted by long narrow neck and resting on a flared base. The shoulder of the ewer is joined to its neck by a semi-circular moulded handle arcing through the neck to terminate in the form of the head of a ram. Ewer body presents moulded designs in the form of botanical patterns and a horse and rider on one side. Dominant glaze colours are white ochre green and blue. Ewer neck and handle exhibit cracks and appear to have been repaired.]]> ruyi fungus pattern motifs or six per lobe. The vessel's mid-shoulders present three bands of incised decorations comprising a strip of hatched patterning bordered above and below by bands of spiral motifs.]]> sancai ware vase surmounted by a shallow neck over broad shoulders and tapering to a shallow narrow base. Vase presents loosely applied geometric pattern in yellow and green glaze over a glazed white ground.]]> ]]> hu vessel. Globular body tapers towards a flat base and extends into a long neck flaring slightly at the top. Two animal heads moulded in shallow relief on opposing sides of vessel. Animal heads feature prominent nose rings. Strands of string tied around neck.]]> ruyi patterns in blue red and yellow cloisonné enamel.]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]>
One letter opener with holder: Wooden letter opener, stained black.  Top of handle has snake carved into head, with the head protruding out the back.  Head has inset eyes.  Presented with holder but the two do not appear to have intended to go together.  Holder light brown wood, split along length down each side. Knife in good condition.  Some notches missing from blade. Owned by Rewi Alley and deposited by Alan Duan, his adopted son, per Madam Lu Wanru (Chinese Friendship Assn.)

One magnifying glass: Magnifying glass (hand held) with black plastic frame and handle. "90 mm" embossed in gold at back of frame. Frame broken and repaired with sellotape. Owned by Rewi Alley and presented by Alan Duan, his adopted son, per Madam Lu Wanru (Chinese Friendship Assn.)

One pair of spectacles and case: Pair of spectacles in imitation snakeskin case. Glasses squared lenses with metal reinforced plastic frames, brown and transparent plastic. Inscribed on frame: "55 x 16. Life Style. 1387 MH." Inside case writing printed in English and Chinese; English: "William's Optical Co. 10 Queen's Theatre Arcade, Queen's Road, Central H.K. Tel H-245 944". In good condition, lenses slightly scratched. Belonged to Rewi Alley and were deposited by Alan Duan, his adopted son, per Madam Lu Wanru (Chinese Friendship Assn.)]]> bi]]> bi. Small circular central hole. Obverse and reverse present arabesque relief patterns defining four double S-shapes and a cruciform contained within plain narrow outer border.]]> bi]]> bi. Small circular central hole. Obverse and reverse present image of a fish in the sea contained within plain narrow outer border.]]> bi]]> bi. Brown-flecked vein. Medium-sized central hole.]]> bi]]> bi. White-streaked vein. Small circular central hole.]]> bi]]> bi. Medium-sized circular central hole.]]> bi]]> bi. Brown-flecked vein. Medium-sized circular central hole. Narrow recess around outer circumference in pulley fashion. Obverse presents narrow rectangular radial incision.]]> bi]]> bi. Four equidistantly-spaced projecting lugs on outer circumference. Medium-sized circular central hole.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> bi]]> bi. Crackle-patterned red vein. Small circular central hole.]]> bi]]> bi. Dark green vein. Small circular central hole.]]> bi]]> bi. Medium-sized circular central hole. Obverse presents interlocking geometric pattern arranged in two concentric rings. Reverse presents geometric patterns arranged in two concentric rings. Inner ring exhibits rectilinear spirals. Outer ring exhibits zig-zag pattern of striated triangles.]]> bi]]> bi traversed in the frontal plane by a rectangular bar squared off at the bottom and arrow-shaped at the top. Dark green and purple-brown vein. Medium-sized circular central hole. Obverse presents incised serpentine dragon; reverse presents seven dots joined by lines representing the constellation of the Great Sea (Ursa Major). External circumference of bi is broken at one point. Bi rests in a wooden four-legged stand with carved ornamental details on the sides and along the base.]]> bi]]> bi. Small circular central hole. Obverse presents gu-wen grain pattern. Reverse divided into two concentric rings. Inner ring presents pattern of linear marks. Outer ring presents eight larger trigrams (bagua).]]> bi]]> bi. Brown-flecked vein. Medium-sized circular central hole.]]> cong]]> cong. Dark brown vein. Top and bottom present inner ring relief superimposed on square outer cross-section. Each side of long body exhibits image of dragon carved in low relief.]]> cong]]> cong. Dark grey-brown vein. Obverse and reverse present inner ring relief superimposed on square outer cross-section. Each side presents four rectangular reliefs incised with vertical parallel lines.]]> cong]]> cong. Brown-grey vein. Obverse and reverse present inner ring relief superimposed on square outer cross-section.]]> cong]]> cong. Brown-flecked vein. Obverse and reverse present inner ring relief superimposed on square outer cross-section.]]> cong]]> cong. Brown-flecked vein. Obverse and reverse present inner ring relief superimposed on square outer cross-section. Two opposing sides present decorative dragons in shallow relief; the other two opposing sides present an arrangement of lunates and dots in shallow relief.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Dark brown vein. Obverse and reverse present incised serpentine patterns.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Dark green vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Lower right obverse body presents serpentine design carved in low relief.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a swan.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Obverse body presents relief carving of two monkeys and fruit.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Yellow-brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Pink vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents relief carving of double Korean lion.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou carved in shape of a dragon. Light brown vein.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Dark green vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents raised tongue-shaped ridge.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Yellow-green vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a swan.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a pheasant. Obverse body presents serpentine botanical relief carving.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a horse. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a monkey.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of an insect or lizard. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a cicada.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Light brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Pale green-brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a feline.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a monkey.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Light brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Light brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents relief carving of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Green-brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents pattern of dots and double spirals (ruyi motifs) carved in low relief.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Dark brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Export seal on back.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents relief carving of dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Light brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a bird.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a cicada. Lower part of reverse exhibits export seal in red wax]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Red-brown vein. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents incised serpentine botanical design.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Yellow-brown vein. Obverse carved into the form of a fish with a raised double-finned tail and wide open jaws closing on a ball.]]> daigou]]> daigou in opaque white jade.]]> daiguo]]> daiguo]]> gui]]> gui. Blue-brown vein. Small hole at top thread through with white cord. Suspension hole at top.]]> gui]]> gui. Dark green vein.]]> ]]> gui]]> gui. Brown-flecked vein. Hole at the top. Upper third of body exhibits three incised lines; upper line intersects hole.]]> gui]]> gui. Brown-green and dark green vein.]]> ]]> gui]]> gui. Dark olive-brown vein. Lower edge describes an arc; upper edge defines a low triangle pierced with a hole.]]> gui]]> gui. Yellow vein. Pointed top and flat base. Left and right edges present wave profile. Small hole pierced through upper right obverse.]]> gui]]> gui. Green with darker green vein.]]> gui]]> gui squared off at one end and pointed at the other. Dark green vein. Square end of obverse presents incised design pointing towards an incised pattern of seven linked dots.]]> gui]]> gui. Name 文仲子 (Wen Zhongzi) in seal script carved beside two holes at top end.]]> huang]]> huang. Brown-flecked vein. From a girdle pendant. Obverse presents incised intertwining pattern. One suspension hole near left-hand inside rim. Remains of two suspension holes on right-hand edge. Two square notches on outer rim near right-hand end. Presented in a box.]]> huang]]> huang. Dark blue-grey vein. From a girdle pendant. Probably cut from large bi. Obverse and reverse present incised spiral pattern. Two suspension holes near outer rim.]]> huang]]> huang. Dark brown vein. From a girdle pendant. Probably cut from a large bi. Two suspension holes near inside rim and one suspension hole near outer rim.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> qi]]> qi. Darker brown vein. Sagittal cross-section tapers inward from obverse to reverse. Obverse presents Yin-Yang symbol surrounded by an annular grain pattern. Reverse presents transverse piercing with light blue cord threaded through.]]> 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.]]> sui]]> sui. Darker brown vein. Obverse presents carved dot pattern in low relief. One end has been broken off.]]> ]]> sui]]> sui. Brown-grey vein. Profile exhibits rectangular slot through middle of object and a hook at one end. Plain cord threaded through slot.]]> sui]]> sui. Yellow-brown vein. Obverse presents two incised characters.]]> sui]]> sui. Each end of obverse presents serpentine relief carving. Reverse presents a flat surface engraved with a repetitive series of circles and spirals.]]> sui]]> sui. Brown-flecked vein.]]> sui]]> sui. Dark brown vein. Upper two thirds of obverse presents incised serpentine ruyi fungal patterns and lower third an incised taotie pattern.]]> sui]]> sui. Upper part of object defines a double spiral comprising two symmetrically opposed serpentine carved dragons the heads and open mouths of which meet either side of a small suspended sphere. Lower part of object fashioned into a plain thin rectangular tile with a slot running through its narrow section.]]> sui]]> sui. Obverse presents serpentine relief carving. Reverse presents a flat surface.]]> sui
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]]> ya zhang. Light brown vein. Small hook carved into lower left obverse edge. Small hole adjacent to hook.]]> yuan]]> yuan. Dark green vein. Large circular central hole.]]> yuan]]> yuan. Brown vein over two thirds of obverse and reverse circumference. Large circular central hole.]]> yuan]]> yuan. Brown-flecked vein. Large circular central hole.]]> yuan]]> yuan. Brown-flecked vein. Circumference embellished with head tail and four feet of a stylised turtle.]]> yuan]]> yuan. Red-brown vein. Large circular central hole.]]> zu cong]]> zu cong 组琮. Brown-flecked vein. Four equidistantly-spaced protruding arc-shaped sections around outside circumference.]]>