16th century diamond and enamel ring

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16th Century, diamond and enamel ring

16th-century diamond and enamel ring, Ranger’s House, London (© with kind permission of The Wernher Foundation)

This fabulous late 16th-century ring, set with no fewer than 26 diamonds and painstakingly enamelled, offers a glimpse of increasing prosperity among Tudor courtiers.

Vase with Animal Handles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-35)

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Mark And Period Of Yongzheng, Porcelain with tea dust glaze, Qing dynasty, Vase with Animal Handles

Vase with Animal Handles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-35). Porcelain with tea dust glaze. H. 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.); diam. 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.).Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson, 1900.1420. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Tripod Censer in the Shape of an Ancient Bronze Vessel, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century

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18th century, Porcelain with underglaze molded decoration, Qing dynasty, Tripod Censer in the Shape of an Ancient Bronze Vessel

Tripod Censer in the Shape of an Ancient Bronze Vessel, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. Porcelain with underglaze molded decoration. H. 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.); diam. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). Bequest of Henry C. Schwab, 1941.531. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Dish with Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

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Dish with Waves, Mark And Period Of Yongzheng, Porcelain with underglaze molded decoration, Qing dynasty

Dish with Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735). Porcelain with underglaze molded decoration.H. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); diam. 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.). Bequest of Henry C. Schwab, 1941.511.2. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Dish with Clouds, Bats, Gourds, Flowers, and Jui Mushroom, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

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Celadon-glazed porcelain with underglaze molded decoration, Qianlong Mark And Period, Qing dynasty

Dish with Clouds, Bats, Gourds, Flowers, and Jui Mushroom, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795). Celadon-glazed porcelain with underglaze molded decoration. H. 2.5 cm (1 in.); diam. 11.0 cm (4 5/16 in.). Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection, 1928.804. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Circular Covered Box with Floral and Lingzhi Mushroom Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century

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16th Century, Circular Covered Box with Floral and Lingzhi Mushroom Scrolls, Fahua-type ware, Ming Dynasty, porcelain with underglaze incised decoration

Circular Covered Box with Floral and Lingzhi Mushroom Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century. Fahua-type ware; porcelain with underglaze incised decoration. H. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.); diam. 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.). Bequest of Grace Brown Palmer, 1967.111a-b. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Censer in the Form of an Archaic Bronze Vessel, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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Blanc de Chine, Censer in the Form of an Archaic Bronze Vessel, Dehua ware, Qing dynasty

Censer in the Form of an Archaic Bronze Vessel, Qing dynasty (1644-1911).Dehua ware (blanc de chine); porcelain. 11.4 x 9.8 x 7.4 cm (4 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.). Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection, 1925.1482. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Bowl with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722)

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Bowl with Dragons, Mark And Period Of Kangxi, Qing dynasty

Bowl with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), mark and period of Kangxi (1662-1722). Porcelain painted in overglaze enamel. H. 7.6 cm (3 in.); diam. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). Bequest of Russell Tyson, 1964.635. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Flaring Mouth, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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Bottle-Shaped Vase with Flaring Mouth, Qing dynasty, turquoise glaze

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Flaring Mouth, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Porcelain with turquoise glaze. H. 23.9 cm (9 7/16 in.); diam. 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.). Bequest of Henry C. Schwab, 1941.666. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640

Bottle-Shaped Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

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Bottle-Shaped Vase, Mark And Period Of Yongzheng, Qing dynasty, sang de boeuf glaze

Bottle-Shaped Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735). Porcelain with sang de boeuf glaze. H. 19.9 cm (7 13/16 in.); diam. 10.2 cm (4 in.). Bequest of Henry C. Schwab, 1941.756. Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60603-640