Maine and the Asian Trade

Japanese Vase

Japanese ceramic vase, decorated with five men in each scene. Satsuma.

Japanese Table

Japanese wood table with intricate colored mother-of-pearl inlays.

Japanese Painting

Painting of Japanese landscape with mountain, lake, and boat.

Hong Kong Harbor

Photograph of Hong Kong harbor taken from the top of Victoria Peak.

Harbor at Yokohama: Wharf

Hand-tinted photograph of Yokohama, in a lacquer album with mother-of-pearl inlay. Book of Japanese photographs. This is a souvenir photo and the label has it as" Hatoba at Yokohama."

Harbor at Yokohama

Hand-tinted photograph of Yokohama, in a lacquer album with mother-of-pearl inlay. Book of Japanese photographs.

Doll from Chefoo, China

Male doll dressed in several layers of clothing: vest, long coat , shirt, shoes and pantaloons. All clothing is hand stitched. Head and hands are ceramic and painted.

Chinese Wood Carving of Man Pushing a Hand Cart

Sandalwood carving of man pushing a hand cart, with a man and woman on board as well as various bundles.

Chinese Wood Carving of Man in Punishment Cage

Sandalwood carving of man standing up in a cage with his head outside of the cage and his neck in a wooden lock so he can't sit down. Part of series of carvings depicting various aspects of life.

Chinese Wood Carving of Man in Chair

Sandalwood carving from Canton, showing a man in a sedan chair. Part of series of carvings depicting various activities of life.

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