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482. THE EMPEROR'S MANDARIN COAT, of orange silk with gold dragons,

flaming jewels, clouds, and other emblems, woven in coloured sUks, with a deep
waved lower border. The long sleeves are of figured navy blue satin with woven
borders to match the coat. The coat is lined with yellow silk, and the sleeves with
blue, and the garment bears the emblem of the "white hare" and "cock," which

are the personal insignia of the Imperial House.

Lent by Mrs. R. H. Benson

483. ROOM No. Ill

Nos. 483 to 685

TABLE CASE S

OBLONG PORCELAIN BOX AND COVER, with a design in the Persian

style in red, green, yellow, and blue enamel colours, and touches of underglaze blue.

Length ii| inches. Marked in cartouche, with date mark reign of Wan Li (1573-1619.)

This example is noteworthy as marking the intercourse that existed at this time
between China and Persia. The box was exhibited at the Burlington Fine Arts
Club in 191 1, and was illustrated in colours in the catalogue.

Lent by G. Eumorfopotdos, Esq.

484. BOOK OF EMBROIDERIES IN SILK, the shading partly carried out in water

colour. Ming or early K'ang-Hsi.

485. BOOK OF EMBROIDERIES ON YELLOW SATIN, in brightest coloured sUks.

i8th century.

Lent by G. B. Blair, Esq.

486. TWO PANELS OF COROMANDEL LACQUER, to be used as table screens.

The figures are inlaid with coloured stones and mother of pearl.

487. LARGE GARDEN VASE OR PLANT POT OF POTTERY, on three feet.

Covered with a boldly modelled design of dragons, &c., in arabesque and foliage.
Round the upright rim is a deeply incised key border pattern, and applied masks serve
as handles. Coloured in bright blue turquoise and yellow glaze; a strong but rather
coarse piece of work. Height 14^ inches. Probably early Ming.

Lent by R. H. Benson, Esq.

488. COAT OF BRIGHT ROSE SILK DAMASK, embroidered aU over with sprays

of flowers and fruit; Pekin and satin stitches in pinks and blues. Embroidered pale
blue satin sleeve bands. Embroidered border in blue and gold thread on black
silk with inner border of woven ribbon. Lined with black sUk.

—Below

LONG PANEL OF BLUE SHOT SILK, woven with design of snowdrops

and butterflies, white and green, with a little pale yellow and touches of strong red.
Border of white and blue embroidery on white satin, with inner band of woven ribbon
in black on gold. Length 60 inches. This piece is folded. Early i8th century.

Lent by Mrs. R. H. Benson

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