An elegant cast bronze vase sparingly engraved with scrolls and flowers. It looks as if the deeper engraving has been filled with black lacquer so perhaps this vase is from Kashmir. The vase is substantially cast and finished on a lathe before engraving.

A beautifully made utilitarian object, a copper kettle formed to look as if it is made from bamboo skin, the join “sewn” with silver stitching. The handle is hollow and ventilated. The interior is tinned.

A small Chinese porcelain cup decorated with figures and calligraphy from literature. Second half of the 19th century. A very pretty and well-painted wine or tea cup in perfect condition.

A small Chinese porcelain cup and cover decorated with figures and calligraphy from literature. Second half of the 19th century. A very pretty and well-painted set in perfect condition.

A steel engraved illustration from Thomas Allom's “China Illustrated”, published in four parts between 1843 to 1847. The illustrations were originally published in black and white, this example has been hand-coloured at a later date.

A steel engraved illustration from Thomas Allom's “China Illustrated”, published in four parts between 1843 to 1847. The illustrations were originally published in black and white, this example has been hand-coloured at a later date.

A steel engraved illustration from Thomas Allom's “China Illustrated”, published in four parts between 1843 to 1847. The illustrations were originally published in black and white, this example has been hand-coloured at a later date.

A steel engraved illustration from Thomas Allom's “China Illustrated”, published in four parts between 1843 to 1847. The illustrations were originally published in black and white, this example has been hand-coloured at a later date.