probably Kangxi period, 1662-1722
H. 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing; "Chonghua gong Sui'an shi yong"(Palace of Double Glory, used in the Room of Ease and Contentment) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChineseTerracotta
6th century BCEGreekPunch'ŏng ware: light gray stoneware with pale celadon glaze over stamped and incised decoration inlaid with white slip, the exterior with a broad band of white slip applied with a brush
15th centuryKoreanFritware with underglaze painted decoration
14th centuryPersianJian ware: dark gray stoneware with dark brown glaze, the markings in iron oxide; the saggar made of coarse reddish buff firing clay. Probably from the kilns at Shuiji, Jianyang county, Fujian province
12th-13th centuryChineseSilver-gilt
17th centuryBritishCast bronze; with integrally cast inscriptions on vessel floor and interior of cover
11th century BCEChineseEnamel on gilt metal; gilt metal stand
19th centuryBritishEarthenware with overglaze painting
9th centuryPale greenish white nephrite
18th-19th centuryChineseYellow nephrite with brown markings
18th centuryChineseFritware with underglaze painting
13th-14th centuryPersian