Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part h: small characters with one red seal slightly off to one side, on a horizontal biscuit-coloured rectangular background.

Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part g: big characters with three red seals, on a horizontal biscuit-coloured rectangular background.

Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part f: two vertical biscuit-coloured rectangular backgrounds that have small characters with two red seals at one corner, and spread out characters with one red seal near a corner, respectively.

Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part e: two vertical white rectangular backgrounds that have characters with either one or two red seals on one side, respectively.

Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part d: characters with one red seal on one side, on an almost square white background.

Part of a set of twenty-three pieces (parts a-w) of calligraphy samples, in different styles by various calligraphers. The prints consist of black Chinese characters printed on different types of paper. Part a: characters with six red seals on one side and two red seals on the other side, on a biscuit-coloured background.

Round plate with scalloped edge and designs on both sides in blue. Interior design is a floral motif on base and rim; exterior design is also floral with four bands of like designs running around sides, side of foot ring, and underside of rim. Plate is in two large pieces where adhesive from a repair has failed. Other pieces are still adhered.

Sun Wukong (Monkey King) shadow puppet with separate head (part b) and gold staff(?) (part c). Depicted with a human-like body, and monkey head. He wears a long yellow tunic with red tie ending in green tassels around his waist, and red pants. On his feet he wears tiger(?) shoes. His head is yellow with five black spots, except for a mask-like area around his eyes and nose. Limbs jointed with fibre at the shoulders, elbows and hips. Operated by three rods. The staff is yellow, with a thin red outline, and is operated by one rod.

White Dragon Horse shadow puppet. White horse with intricate cutout pattern indicative of Luanzhou style. The horse has a large red saddle with green border, and a red and yellow blanket underneath. Behind the saddle is a flower decoration and small red with blue tassels. The bridle is red with green tassels, and a black sash extends around the horse's shoulders. The mane and tail are black. Both eyes are visible. Limbs jointed with fibre at the legs and tail. Operated by one rod.

Li Tieguai shadow puppet with separate head (part b) and crutch (part c). He has long curly black hair, a curly scraggy beard and a dirty face. He wears a black robe with small red or green cloud decorations, tied at the waist with a red sash, and with red pants showing under the bottom of the robe. On his hip is a yellow gourd(?). He has bare feet. Limbs jointed with fibre at the shoulders, elbows, wrists and hips. Operated by three rods. He has a black crutch accessory. There is a small loop at the end of the shaft for the puppet's fingers.