Ink slab in a rectangular shape with slightly raised, rounded edges, and intaglio Chinese characters in gold on both faces.

Thumb piano constructed from a wooden plank base with five narrower, and seven thicker metal prongs raised up from the plank on a piece of wood and bent metal, and secured with a metal bar and wire. Each prong has a ball of resin or wax stuck underneath the end. There is a rattle composed of a metal bar with four metal cylinders attached to the edge opposite the end with the metal prongs. A skin handle is attached at the prong end through two holes in the wooden plank. A ridged geometric design, with an overall rectangular shape composed of four triangles, has been carved into the top face.

Bottle-shaped, hexagonal brass container with six scalloped feet, a flat top, and a round, vertical spout with cylindrical cap lid. The six sides are engraved with human figures, flowers, and characters, respectively.

Rounded brass vase with a short, circular foot and neck. Featured on the sides are two dragons in flight on a background engraved with clouds and various geometric and linear designs; dragons are in high relief, with applied three dimensional heads. The dragons encircle the body of the vase and are arranged tail to tail, head to head; a sphere in high relief is centred between their open jaws.

Square-shaped vessel (part a) with four legs and two handles; features t'ao-t'ieh faces, scrolls and key border motifs. Lid (part b) is topped with an animal finial. Dark simulated patina finish.

Tripod vessel with shovel-shaped spout. Motifs of t'ao-t'ieh and thunder patterns decorate the vessel. Dark simulated patina finish.

Two disc-shaped bronze coins (parts a and c) with square holes in the centre and script characters cast on both sides; both coins rest in carved wooden stands (parts b and d) with four legs and scrolling stems.

Cauldron-shaped bronze burner with tripod legs and two small loop handles at the top.

Pair of miniature cloisonné vases, each with a small, circular brass foot, a rounded, cylindrical body and a long, flared neck with a brass lip. White, green, red and pink floral design is laid over a black background with linear brass wire patterning.

A rounded metal bowl that has two ring handles at opposite sides with an animal motif above. Green and red patina.