The paint is black.

The paint is black.

The paint is black.

Rectangular metal box (part a) with a lid (part b). The box (part a) has four concentric diamond shapes along each long side and an hour glass shape with a half diamond shape at either end of each short end. The lid (part b) has four sections of alternating concentric squares and hour glass shapes with a half diamond shape at either end bordered by lines that are perpendicular to their respective edges.

Rectangular metal box (part a) with a lid (part b). The box (part a) is plain. The lid (part b) has overall geometric designs in relief that consist of hour-glass-like and x-shapes bordered by lines that are perpendicular to their respective edges.

A hexagonal metal pot (part a) set on six short feet placed at junctions of ajoining planes. There is a flat base, a spout, and a handle. The shoulders curve in to a high hexagonal neck with a projecting lip. A lid (part b) of equal depth with the neck is fitted tightly within it, with a matching projecting lip resting on that of the neck. The hexagonal dome lid flattens at the top and is surmounted by the figure of a lion with one front paw resting on a ball.

Teapot (a) with handle and lid (b). Body shaped like a squat sphere, on 3 ball feet; with spout projecting from one side, flat on top, rounded underneath. On each side of body is a dragon in relief, highly stylized and convoluted. Around edge of mouth is row of c-shaped designs with ends curled in (resembling ju-i lappets) also in relief. U-shaped loop handle riveted to lugs at shoulder. Lid is round and flat, with overlaid stylized dragon, raised portion of body forming handle. Smooth shiny finish with yellow/brown patina on undersurface, dull finish on top.

Rectangular metal box with a separate lid, with overall geometric designs in relief. The box (part a) is plain. The lid (part b) has vertical bands of zig zags bordered by lines that are perpendicular to their respective edges.

Silver, ‘squash blossom’ necklace. Najahe is cast from one bar, the two halves of the beads are soldered together, the design is stamped on. The "squash blossom" head, is believed by experts to be derived from either the flower or the immature fruit of the pomegranate. The beads are of an uncommon shape on this necklace. The najahe was formerly worn on a horse bridle. The Navajo took it from the Mexicans, who took it from the Spanish, who took it from the Moors. The najahe or naja is most distinctive for the Navajos.

Silver, cast, drop style earrings. The earring is hemispherical in shape with a stylized scallop design. The centre and outer rim are undecorated. Screw back soldered to the back of each.