A Qing Dynasty hardwood boat inlaid with jade ornaments.

One of a service of magnificent clay sculptures produced in the mid to late Qing period. The sculptures are based on the ancient story about Mulan, a woman who disguises herself as a man to fight for her country.

A Guangdong embroidery of "100 birds flying to meet the phoenix". The phoenix symbolizes the empress.

A Qing Dynasty silk embroidery from Suzhou,featuring fine Buddhist art.

A Qing Dynasty teapot in the shape of Buddha's hand.

(Top)A coral ru yi -auspicious handle-made during Emperor Qian Long.
(Above)A Qing Dynasty ivory box.

A coral container for cut flowers,produced during the reign of Emperor Guang Xu.

A Qing Dynasty ruyi,made of agalloch eaglewood.