A Japanese ivory cane handle carved in relief with frogs among flowering lotus -- 5½.in.long; a Chinese ivory plaque with gilt-metal mounts, carved in relief with two dragons chasing flaming pearls among clouds -- 2½.in.wide; a Persian steel damascened bazu-band decorated with calligraphy -- 1½.in.wide; and two mother-of-pearl gaming counters.

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A Japanese ivory cane handle carved in relief with frogs among flowering lotus -- 5½.in.long; a Chinese ivory plaque with gilt-metal mounts, carved in relief with two dragons chasing flaming pearls among clouds -- 2½.in.wide; a Persian steel damascened bazu-band decorated with calligraphy -- 1½.in.wide; and two mother-of-pearl gaming counters.

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