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Wooden Altar Box is in the shape of closet with two hinged doors. The character 金 appears in circular gold medallions on both sides of the main image. Decorative pieces of cloth are attached both to the side doors and the center. The main image is in…

Basket, Buddhist rosary of brown wood and white and blue beads, and a pouch made of red silk with an elaborate embroidered pattern. The embroidery is typical of China.

A matching pair of brass incense burners decorated with mythological creatures. They stand on four tall legs, and each are capped by a beast, probably a qilin (chimera).

Lobster with a dragon wrapped around its antenna

A rider sits astride a qilin, a mythical beast that is part dragon, part deer. The beast's mane is curled in waves; it lifts its muzzle towards the rider. The rider is holding an object in one hand -- perhaps a peach or a jewel. Flames and spotted…

A brass statue of a crane perched on top of a tortoise. Both of these animals represent longevity in Chinese and Japanese culture. On the right hand side of the crane, there is damage indicating that this piece was previously attached to something…

A small copper container with a handle. The top of the container is perforated in order to let smoke escape.

Pair of small polychrome vases with identical decoration. Panel with a bird and two roundels/stylized flowers on one side, panel with flowers opposite.

Small brass container, nearly spherical, with a pointed lid. Overall the shape resembles a water droplet. Vessels of this kind, called mizutama, are frequently used to hold water offerings at home altars.

Brass pieces. Two appear similar to candle holders. Two have designs stamped out of them. Their usage is not clear.