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Start Over Object class Floral patterns Collection place East Asia
Hearst Museum object titled Bands, accession number 9-15159a,b, described as Two bands, Silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns. Damask ground, embroidered. Varicolored. Floral motives. 42 inches by 3 inches, each.
Hearst Museum object titled Cart, miniature, enamel on metal, accession number 9-17864a-d, described as Figurine: two-wheel cart with hitch (a) and removable bonnet-shaped lid (b) drawn by water buffalo (c) Cloisonne on bronze. Cart decorated with white multi-pane windows framed in bronze, on sides and rear, surrounded by multi-colored stylized floral scrolls and deers and dogs, on turquoise ground, Top of lid multicolored "5 bat" motif surrounding "Shou" character ( meaning 5 kinds of good luck and longevity). Unidentified mark of open triangular carving on underside of cart. Wheels decorated with double gourd motif on turquoise ground. (c) Water buffalo: cloisonne multi-colored stylized dragons and bird scrolls on a dark brick red ground. (a, b,c) Ch' ien-lung style. Dark hardwood stand with feet . (a) 36 cm maximum length (b) 22 cm length (c) 24.5 cm max length (d) 39.2 cm length
Hearst Museum object titled Long-necked lute, accession number 9-16330, described as Banjo. Metal soundbox with top and bottom covered with snake skin. Neck and pegs of wood, ivory trim. Neck and soundbox painted red with floral trim. Chinese writing on back of neck. Bridge and strings appear to be recent additions. Length: 60.5 cm; soundbox diameter: 19 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Vase, accession number 9-13431a,b, described as Vases, miniature; porcelain with overglaze enamel decor. Four sided diamond shape with cylinder neck, flared out mouth. Neck is narrow, straight sides flare out to high shoulders. Recessed base. (a&b) identical. One child/side depicted, each holding difference object; umbrella lotus blossom, vase with arrows (?) and scepter (?) in various colors on white ground. Small floral scroll design on neck. "China" stamped on bottom. H. (a&b) 9cm; max W. 4.1 cm.

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