A tall ceramic vase (part a) which is lobed-shaped with eight figures engaged in various social activities. All in polychrome on white. Border is decorated with scrolls and geometrics. Characters on bottom read ch'ien lung, reign of ch'ing. (1736-1795). With wood stand (part b).

Slightly lobed shape with eight human figures engaged in various activities. Predominant colours used are gold, blue, red, and green on a white ground. Some overglaze and some underglaze. Four character inscription underneath.

White plate with a rim that curves upwards and a scene with four male figures dressed in Manchu robes painted in polychrome.

Plain, shiny red (sang de boeuf) dish, or plate. Mark of eight characters in blue underglaze on base.

White bowl (part a) with red and blue linear designs and figures. Central, circular panel features a deer and an elderly man--symbols of longevity. Exterior of bowl has nine figures in blue and white on a red spiral ground. The red enamel has been applied thickly and evenly. (Part b is a circular wooden stand with five curving feet - in storage.)

Circular dish with a short foot and flaring sides. Interior has two cranes surrounded by clouds and lotus flowers in colours of pink, yellow, and green. Exterior has two dragons in flight. Colours are predominantly green and pink. Unmarked.

Two plates almost identical except for colour variations. Depict four clawed dragons in flight, clouds, scrolls, and symbolic designs along border and rim. Elaborate overall pattern.

Square, pale white-green cup with flaring sides and a small, angular handle. Flowers in green, white and red on one side of cup. Orange seal mark underneath is a household mark. 1930's style.

A big vase with an inverted pear-shaped body tapering into a slim cylindrical neck and a slightly flared opening at the top. Two dragon handles starting from the top of the body of the vase curve around so that their mouths clamp the opening rim. Greyish glaze except on lower portion which has an orange tinge that has points angled upward.

A ceramic bowl with angled sides. Mostly brown with a bit of greenish glaze around the rim.