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Chinese jar with lid, with an illustration of a rural scene with tree and birds and flowers, from the Jingdezhen kilns. Porcelain. Jiangxi Province, C...

Jar with lid, with an illustration of a woman on a throne surrounded by courtiers. Porcelain. Jingdezhen, China, Kangxi reign period, 1662-1722.

Plate, from the Jingdezhen kilns. Porcelain. Jiangxi Province, China, 1662-1722.

Vase with scenes of Chinese boys in a stylised fight scene, and below Chinese women with cloth traders. Porcelain from the Jingdezhen kilns. Jiangxi P...

Jar and lid. Porcelain from the Jingdezhen kilns. Jiangxi Province, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign period, 1683-1722.

Plate, from the Jingdezhen kilns. Porcelain. Jiangxi Province, China, 1662-1722.

Courtesan, from the Eight Views of The Floating World, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1750-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, 1790.

Objects symbolising the Seventh Day of the Year, by Suimono Shinsai. Woodblock print. Japan, 1810.

The Returning Sails of the Towel Rack from Zakishi, by Suzuki Harunobo (1725-70). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1767-68.

Jar and cover. Porcelain. Jingdezhen, China, Kangxi reign period, 1662-1722.

Lady's Robe, detail of sleeve bands. China, late 18th century.

View of The Whirlpools at Naruto, by Hiroshige (1797-1858). Woodcut print. Japan, 19th century.

Travelling Tea Service Box. Wood, lacquer and gold and silver kirikane. Japan, 1800-80.

Large Purple Flower and Foliage, by Seikibo, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Wild Red Rose Buds, Butterfly & Foliage, by Sekkisai, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Apple, Pink Blossom and Foliage, by Shorin, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Wasp, Red Flower and Foliage, by Seiho, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Snail, Pink Flower and Foliage, by Shasai, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Tortoises and Bamboo, by Siuseki, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Dragonflies, from an album of Animals, Plants and Birds. Watercolour on silk. Japan, probably 19th century.

Chinese Dish, from the Jingdezhen kilns. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue. Jiangxi Province, China, Qing dynasty, 1662-1722.

Figure of Li Tieguai, a Buddhist Monk on a cloud. Porcelain, Blanc de Chine. Dehua, China, 17th century.

Square tray with Bird on a Flowering Branch. Black-lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. China, 16th century.

Cup and Saucer. Porcelain with Imari style decoration in underglaze and overglaze enamels and gilt. Arita, Japan, early 18th century.

Saucer. Porcelain with Imari style decoration in underglaze and overglaze enamels and gilt. Arita, Japan, early 18th century.

Cup. Porcelain with Imari style decoration in underglaze and overglaze enamels and gilt. Arita, Japan, early 18th century.

Vase. Porcelain, decorated in overglaze, enamels and gilt. Kanzan workshop, Kyoto, Japan, c.1875.

Teapot, by Konoike. Silver repouss?? with a mass of chrysanthemums. Yokohama, Japan, c.1910.

Sarawaka Cho Street, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

Fan. Gold painted lacquer sticks with a painted silk and paper leaf and silk tassels. Guangdong, China, 1850-60.

Sword guard or tsuba. Painted copper and gold colouring. Japan, 1750-1820.

Sword guard or tsuba, by Michitoshi. Brass inlaid with gold and silver. Japan, 1800-50.

Comb. Ivory painted with gold lacquer and pigments. Japan, late 19th century.

Dish. Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration. Kyoto, Japan, c.1900.

Comb. Blond tortoiseshell with gold hiramakie and takamakie decoration. Japan, 1800-80.

The Van Diemen Box. Wood covered in black lacquer, with gold and silver, hiramaki-e and takamaki-e lacquer. Japan, 1636-39.

Tiger in a bamboo grove, detail from a two-leaved painted screen. Kano School, Japan, 17th century.

Vase, detail of chrysanthemum and bird. Cloisonne enamel on copper. Japan, c.1900.

Two-leafed painted screen, depicting tigers in a bamboo grove. Painting on a silver ground, Kano School. Japan, 17th century.

Courtesan reading, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

Akahime of The Akatsutaya House, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1794.

Two Courtesans, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1794.

Courtesan, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1789.

Female Musicians from Seiro Niwaka Zensai A Sobi, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790.

Otsuma and Hachirobe, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), from the Series Compositions with Music. Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

Courtesan, Attendant and Child, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), from the Series Children of Today as The Six Great Poets. Woodblock print. Japan, c.1...

Courtesan and Inscription, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

A Couple, by Katsukawa Shunso (1726-1792). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1780.

Two Actors, Ichikawa Yaozo III and Sawamura Sojuro III, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1780.

Two Girls as Ebisu & Daikoku, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.