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A long unconstructed silk rectangle with sheer plain weave has supplementary weft border patterns. The ends are machine stitched. The selvedge edge is dark green. At the hem, there are three rows of double gold-coloured octagons, single octagons, and arches, and three rows of red-black centred squares. At the waist, there is one row of double gold-coloured octagons and two rows of small red-black centred squares. At the ends, there are woven yellow, green, and white stripes. At the lower corner on the left, there is a merchant's name ("UTTAMCHANDHARBANSUN/AMRITSAR"), stamp, numbers ("11661"), and textile length ("5 YARDS") in blue ink.
A pair (parts a-b) of gold isosceles triangles with scalloped edges. Each is glued on a bamboo stick which is bound by a piece of wire which projects, 5.4 cm. (a) or 4.3 cm. (b), beyond the base of the triangle, perpendicular to it. Raised from the surface of each triangle by means of three paper cylinders, there is a smaller foil triangle printed with a multi-coloured design of a butterfly and other shapes. Wired to this is a tuft of red fibres.
Four (parts a-d) gold foil isosceles triangles, stamped with a design of raised dots in curved and straight lines. To each are glued two lozenges of red fabric. Inserted through each is a piece of wire projecting 3.7 cm. from the base, perpendicular to it.
Pair of gold foil isosceles triangles, stamped with design of raised dots in curved and straight lines. To each are glued two lozenges of red fabric. Inserted through each is a piece of wire projecting 3.7cm. from the base, perpendicular to it.
Tea caddy made of lacquer coated tin. Bright orange container and lid (part b). Six silver crane-shaped origami designs on sides; two on lid: one silver, one gold. Traces of powdered tea inside.
Female doll of wood with round moveable head on cylindrical body. Black stylized hair with top knot and decorations. Crescent eyebrows, crescentic eyes, u-shaped nose, and red lips. Postcard-like kimono glued around body, outside for which has cancelled stamp with postal date, a second postal mark with calligraphy and a message in ink calligraphy, inside of which is white with green lines, two leaves, and calligraphy.
Girl doll with stylized hair, painted eyebrows high on forehead, segmented crescent eyes, red lips. Sleeveless jacket with two tassels and gold butterfly over long kimono with blue floral motif. One foot showing with white tabi. Holding a bell in front of her with her right hand across her chest.
Square box with fitted lid; black calligraphy on top; stamped calligraphy on underside of lid and base of box. Construction includes two side panels dowelled to sides to serve as handles.
Incense burner (a) has nearly spherical main body, with wide mouth 11.7 cm in diameter, high neck, outturned rim; three legs 3 cm high which rest on a round base. Base is incised on sides with zigzag pattern and on top with central yin-yang figure surrounded with 3 yin-yang figures alternating with flowers, fruit and a bird. Body incised with yin-yang designs surrounded by flowers and bird on one side; same on other side with fruit, deer, and pines. Riveted between designs are 2 u-shaped handles 12.5 cm. high with animal heads where attached. Zigzag design around rim. Lid (b) is highly perforated in bat design, with animal-shaped handle.
Incence burner. Part a: main body is bulbous; neck is 3 cm high, 1.8 cm in diameter, with flat rim 2.5 cm. wide; three legs, 6 cm. high, are cast separately and screwed on; around burner are bands of incised and stamped designs including yin-yang symbol above which are panels of scenes; flat handles curving outward with bats at ends, 10.5 cm. high, are also cast separately and screwed to body. Lid (b) has straight sides and rounded top, highly perforated in dragon design, with large dragon head forming handle. Under body of burner is stamped 'Made in Korea'.