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  • China, 17th Century

    Carved Amber

    Lively and fierce chi dragons scaling the rim of a delicately carved amber water pot.

    Carved amber has a long history in China, dating back as far as the Shang dynasty. 

  • China, 14th Century

    Mother of pearl inlay

    A scholarly pictorial scene rendered in delicate incised iridescent mother of pearl.

    Mother of pearl dates back to the very early ages of lacquerware production in China.

  • Japan, 18th Century

    Lacquer

    A raden inlay (mother of pearl), urushi and gold foil stand from the Edo period. 

  • China, 1045 BC – 771 BC

    Impressed Pottery

    The patterns on this pot were created by wrapping the body in a course linen fabric.

    After firing in the kiln the fabric has burned away leaving an impression on the surface.

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