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Brass bell with an orange braided string, and a striker.

A blind man blows a fife to advertise his services as a masseur for people suffering from rheumatism. He is shown using a walking cane and posed against a staged background of plants.

A small stone sculpture of a boar with a black eyes. Part of an incomplete set of calendar animals.

A pair of brass vases, similar to those used in offering flowers on home altars.

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 collection of brass pieces. Two appear to be candle holders and two have stamped designs.

Brass water pipe for smoking tobacco

A bronze scepter.

This is a Buddhist monk seated in front of a low table with a series of devotional objects including a bell and mallet. There are several hanging scrolls on the wall behind him. His hands are clasped in prayer. He holds a rosary. Turner's inscription…

Koinobori (carp streamers), displayed during Boys’ Festival. Turner’s inscription, "Festival-for boys. In the month of May paper fish are hung up at the door of every home where there is a boy. The fish are presented by friends+ often one boy will…