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23- JU-I (or wand of office), with a wooden shaft with Chinese inscription inlaid in stiver and
three large pieces of carved jade.
Lent by G. B. Blair, Esq.
24. SMALL PORCELAIN TRAY, in lapis blue glaze, in the form of a water-lily leaf.
i8th century.
Lent by R. H. Benson, Esq.
25. IMPERIAL JADE SEAL, surmounted by grotesquely carved handles, representing
the "Son of Heaven and the Mother of the Son of Heaven." (plate hi.)
The yellow silk covers in which these imperial seals were carried about are shown
in the bottom of the Table Case in the centre of the room.
Lent by 0. C. Raphael, Esq.
26. BRONZE INCENSE BURNER ON BRONZE STAND.
Lent by G. T. Veitch, Esq.
27. PANEL OF CARVED AND COLOURED COROMANDEL LACQUER, representing
three Dutchmen going out on a hunting expedition.
Lent by R. H. Benson, Esq.
28 and 29. TWO SQUARE RUGS. Part of same set as Nos. 9 and 10.
Lent by Mrs. R. H. Benson
30. PANEL OF CARVED COROMANDEL LACQUER, of Chmese hunting scene.
Companion to No. 27.
Lent by R. H. Benson, Esq.
31. PILLAR CARPET. Yellow Dragon upon deep blue ground, reheved here and there
with pale blues and pinks ; emblems around, waves below, and suggestion of a rocky
island (the "Fortunate Islands"); valance of beads and tassels at top.
Lent by Mrs. R. H. Benson
32. SQUARE TEMPLE BRONZE VASE OF EARLY DATE.
Lent by G. T. Veitch, Esq.
CASE C
A COLLECTION OF EXAMPLES OF MING
CLOISONNE ENAMELS
33 and 34- PAIR OF OLD CHINESE BOTTLE-SHAPED VASES, in cloisonn6 enamel.
14 inches high.
35. TURQUOISE BLUE GROUND CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE. Ming period.
13 inches high.
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