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.

Silver ear ornaments consisting of a floral filigree pattern on crescent shaped loops with a row of silver coils and blue bead dangling along the edge. The top of the earrings hook into a loop on the side.

Gold plated, silver ear ornaments (parts a-b). Tear drop shaped, composed of horizontal bands of small flower-like shapes. Elaborate, egg shaped filigree design soldered to the hooks.

Pair of gold-plated silver pins (parts a-b), semi-hemispherical in shape with a large round hole in the centre. Floral filigree decoration is applied all around the outer surface. The edge consists of a tooth-like border composed of groups of small dots. Both pins are similar in appearance.

Silver necklace consisting of square hinge-linked band with hammered design. Three, central squares have inlayed, circular pieces of green and red glass. Along the bottom centre is a wide chain fringe with flower and scroll motifs. Each chain ends with a flat disc with a hammered flower design.

Silver utensils (parts a-b). The fork (part b) has three-tines. Both fork and spoon have an elaborate handle decorated with finials consisting of a twisted border, rows of circles and two applied flowers on each side.

Large, metal ring consisting of a round top with a saw-tooth border and central rosette design. On the shoulders are circular panels with a six prong star in each. The top sits on thick base with a rope design. The band has a dotted motif.

Large, metal ring consisting of a thick, round top with scallop edge and central rosette design. There is partial decoration on one of the sides that appears to match the design on top; the other side is missing this piece.

Silver dagger with overall scroll and flower design. The cylindrical handle of the blade (part a) flares to create a crescent shaped end. The sheath (part b) is lined with wood and has a tear shaped metal pendant attached at the top.

Object Name: Button | Fish Line Sinker | Shell | Metal One metal button comprised of two pressed brass pieces with an image of an eagle over a landscape and a banner reading "The Union" on the button face. The button back is marked, "Pacific Button Co., San Fran. Cal." One metal button comprised of two pressed brass pieces with a human head on button face. One lead sinker with an eye on each end. One modified white snail shell. One brass thimble-shaped metal object. D. Bradley 01/20/99