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This is a porcelain statue of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), presumably brought from China to Japan in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It appears to be in a color mingled by blue and white. The Guanyin is sitting on top of a base made of lotus flower. Even…

A small Japanese porcelain vessel acquired around the area of Kobe, Japan, in the 1890s. The object is a glazed, stoutly shaped vase with depictions of various flowers and pottery painted in blue on the outside

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 small stone sculpture of a rabbit, with a red eyes. Part of an incomplete set of calendar animals.

Small carving of a rat in black and white stone. Part of a set of calendar animals.

A red-painted plaque inscribed in gold with the characters 天官賜福 (tianguan cifu: The Heavenly Official Bestows Happiness). A charm used for good luck in China.

Large wooden percussion instrument carved in the shape of a bell, painted red, gold and black, typically used in Buddhist rituals.

This is a Feng Shui compass dating back to as early as the 19th century. The region and the maker of the object is labeled on the back, indicating that the object originates from Xiuning County in Anhui province, China. This was one of many produced…

Wooden image of Daikokuten inside a small portable shrine. The exterior is painted red; the interior is painted gold. Drapery almost covers the image of the deity.

Small zushi (portable altar box) of a Buddhist deity, probably 11-Faced Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokitesvara). The deity's right hand is extended in the "welcome" (Varada) mudra. Its left hand is broken. Several faces appear on its head. The deity is…