Boy's coat with floral pattern. North India, late 19th century - early 20th century. Silk, with gilded metal thread and sequins; cotton lining; width at sleeve 45 x 69 cm (height x width). EAX.2144 © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A pair of Meissen-style large models of parrots. Late 19th century. Christie's Images Ltd 2012 Blue crossed arrows marks. With brightly coloured plumage, perched on low tree stumps applied with trailing fruiting vines. the tallest 24½ in. (62.6 cm.) high...