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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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Rosewood chairs with stone panels. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Rosewood chairs with stone panels. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Woman's coat with embroidered flowers and butterflies. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Woman's coat with embroidered flowers and butterflies. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Painted enamel dishes. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Painted enamel dishes. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Ancient Roman silver amphora decorated with Bacchic scenes, c. 2nd century CE.

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Ancient Roman silver amphora decorated with Bacchic scenes, c. 2nd century CE.

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"Snuff Bottle with a Lid and a Spoon" Qing dynasty, 19th century. Material: porcelain, coloured glaze

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"Snuff Bottle with a Lid and a Spoon" Qing dynasty, 19th century. Material: porcelain, coloured glaze

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Mirror stand with birds and flowers. China, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century

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Mirror stand with birds and flowers. China, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century

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Child's hundred-household jacket and trousers, traditionally made with a patch donated from each household in a village. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Child's hundred-household jacket and trousers, traditionally made with a patch donated from each household in a village. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Two daggers with jade handles decorated with gold, rubies, and emeralds. India, 18th century

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Two daggers with jade handles decorated with gold, rubies, and emeralds. India, 18th century

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Table, chair, and back screen with engraved dragons. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Table, chair, and back screen with engraved dragons. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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A 19th-century Japanese fireman’s coat decorated with a spider hovering over an abandoned Go board

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A 19th-century Japanese fireman’s coat decorated with a spider hovering over an abandoned Go board

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Jade plaque with three Daoist sages. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Jade plaque with three Daoist sages. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Parrot shaped Iranian turban ornament made from painted enamel, gold, pearls and semiprecious stones, 19th century

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Parrot shaped Iranian turban ornament made from painted enamel, gold, pearls and semiprecious stones, 19th century

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The 10th-century cross of the Chkondidi Martvili Monastery, ornamented with gold and silver, cloisonné enamel, and pearls.

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The 10th-century cross of the Chkondidi Martvili Monastery, ornamented with gold and silver, cloisonné enamel, and pearls.

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Two gilded lanterns with carved jade panels. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Two gilded lanterns with carved jade panels. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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A richly decorated armor dating from the 16th century.

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A richly decorated armor dating from the 16th century.

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Jade table screen with carved stand. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Jade table screen with carved stand. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Enamelled bronze vases in the archaic style. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Enamelled bronze vases in the archaic style. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Silver filigree dish and box shaped like a crab. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Silver filigree dish and box shaped like a crab. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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