Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is randomly scattered dark indigo circular blotches on pale yellow white paper. Uneven shading and dark edges where indigo fibre is more concentrated.

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: peonies with leaves arranged on stalk growing from ground. Centres of flowers, four leaves, and bulb in gold inlay; remaining area has blackened finish. Reverse with slightly elevated rim: centre has soldered copper loop attached.

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: robust figure of bald-headed man wading through water. He wears draped pants, cloak and carries items on his back from over-the-shoulder pole supported out front by both hands. Fan-like item in copper inlay attached to end of pole at his back. Elevation is highly polished to smooth gold-coloured finish. Reverse with elevated rim: central area has spotted copper and lacquer-like finish with soldered loop attached over top.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'M' watermark. Sample is four uneven light blue wavy lines width-wise across light brown paper. Lines are marble-like in appearance. Paper is smooth with dark particles added.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is swirled green and brown with one prominent yellow area. String-like appearance overall from long fibres concentrating together. Single-strand fibres cover most paper area and disperse to reveal white areas.

Washi sample mounted on white, labelled and folded paper with 3-pointed leaf above scrolled 'm' watermark. Sample is single-coloured blotched sections of indigo and purple fibre near paper's edge and extending across its length. Colours separated by white central area and sections are dark to light in colour where fibres concentrate and disperse.

Barrel-shaped with rounded corners. Dark brown sides with yellowed transparent top and bottom. Lid (b) has gold-painted design of peacock flying over water; islands, grass, and rocks with mountains in background. Large whitish area upper right. Sides fit over base (a); the two longest have one centred notch each at rim.

Round metal button with surface designs in high relief: dark finish overall; robust figure of bald-headed man wading through water. He wears draped pants, cloak, and carries items on his back from over-the-shoulder pole supported out front by both hands. Highest elevation is polished and smooth. Reverse with elevated rim. Central area has spotted copper and gold lacquer-like finish with soldered loop attached over top.

Male samurai figure (part a) seated on horse (part b) with one arm perpendicular to body, holding a rattan staff (part c) with his right hand. Left arm rests near long curved sword, attached to waist with silk cord. Quiver with five arrows on back. Figure made of straw, has white ceramic face and black fibre wig, dressed in gold silk brocade, with armour of gold coloured metal lamellae laced with red and pale blue silk and brown leather. Horse (part b) of paper mache(?) is covered in imitation grey fur. Brown glass eyes. Reins of purple and white diagonal striped silk, bridle and long body fringe of red silk, saddle of leather, lacquer, silk and fur.

Wooden, rectangular cabinet shrine (a); open side has inner and outer set of doors, hinged at the sides, each door also hinged in the middle. Painted and lacquered black and gold, with brass trim; outer doors have gold-painted panels; inner doors have slats covered with fine cloth net. Carved panel with phoenix painted gold over inner doors. Inside is shelf with four pillars, under which are three panels with scenes. Drawers (b-c) in lower part of shrine; b has lacquered panel with scene; c is black with brass knob. Lacquered wooden tablet (d) is resting on a carved golden lotus, on two legs with eight Chinese characters.