Silver, undecorated metal bowl with curving sides and flattened rim. Exterior surface has a brassy iridescence on one side, and mottled black overall.

Container (a) of silver-plated copper, with bronze cover (b) in which are inserted two birds (c-d). Container consists of irregularly shaped plate to one part of which is attached a vertical rim 1cm. high, enclosing a roughly triangular area. Cover is shaped like three rocks, with suggestion of waves around them; dark brown patina with gold coloured patches. Into holes in cover are inserted the legs of two birds made of shibuichi alloy, blue/grey colour. On underside of container are three Chinese characters 'Made by Maruyoshi'. Leg of bird (c) repaired with epoxy, December 13, 1977.

Segmented, hollow silver fish (a) with engraved geometric patterns composed of repeating triangular shapes in rows of diamonds and triangles. Each segment is soldered and the segments are held together with hook-like fasteners at top and bottom. Four attached fins. Raised circular eyes contain round, red glass beads. The tail (b) section is completely detached from the body.

Incomplete plaque with repousse eyes and rows of dots with cut-out geometric shapes inside the body. Two paw-like feet to one side. Gilded surface.

Rectangular plaque with three tabs, others missing. Band of triangular and diamond shaped holes at centre with two bands of polygon-shaped holes on either side. Two crescent-shaped holes at one end. Numerous raised dots in rows.

Fragment of cut-out repousse metal plaque a hole at each top corner. Top half of face (eyes and forehead) and headdress with snakes descending on both sides. Near the centre of the headdress is a circle of cut-out triangles and other shapes (six total). Diagonal cut-outs at top. Textile pseudomorphs on outer right and bottom.

Thin sheet metal in the shape of a bivalve, hinged with a fold. Convex surfaces have many raised bumps. Small holes for suspension pass through both sides of the hinge.

Thick, gilded disc with an incised design of a profile of an animal head with ears, long muzzle, extended tongue, and two serrated horns or crests on the top of the head. The eye outline and pupil are oval-shaped. Five incised squares surround the ear area. The design fits inside a circular, incised border. There is a small hole above the head near the border.

Thick, gilded disc with an incised design of an abstract creature. The creature has one oval-shaped eye and two mouths, one on either side of the head, with a zig-zag line above the head and two triangles on the neck. The design fits inside an incised circular border. There is a hole above the head, near the border. The back is undecorated.

Thick, gilded disc with an incised design of a creature. The creature has one oval-shaped eye, two mouths, and a zig-zag line above its head. The design fits inside an incised circular border. There is a hole above the head, near the border. The back is undecorated.