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SMITHSONIAN 167 
(1)
One long, narrow wood Table supported by two broad legs. Ming. Chinese. 
The surface is richly decorated with Eo-o birds, peonies, camelias, small bamboos, garden rooks, butterflies, &c., in mother-of-pearl inlaid in thick black lacquer, much crackled. Length, 12' 6"; width 2'; height 3' 2". 

Purchased from Yamanaka & Company, Kyoto, while on trip during the Summer of 1909, as per Voucher #43, December 1909, for Yen. 1,200., plus frt., &c. = 630.00

SMITHSONIAN 168
(2)
One Carved Wood Sofa with upholstered seat and arm rest. Ming. Chinese.

Richly decorated with relief carvings and covered with red lacquer and gliding. 
The decorations on back include a long, carved panel having in the center the interior of a temple and ten small figures; above this long panel two carved wood dragons support a circular seal. 
Each of the two rear posts are capped by the dog Foo. 
Length, 64 1/2". Height, 54". 

Purchased from Yamanaka & Company, Kyoto, while on trip during the Summer of 1909, as per Voucher #43, December 1909, for Yen. 400., plus frt., &c. = 210.00

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