A bronze belt hook with coral bordered by malachite, carved with two dragons above waves, in scrolling clouds in pursuit of the flaming pearl. Imperial. 18th Century. Length: 5.37 inches (13.5 cm). Photo courtesy Asian Art Studio.

A white jade snuff bottle, of double gourd form, carved with a monkey clambering up the bottle. 18th Century. Height: 2.5 inches (6.3 cm). Photo courtesy Asian Art Studio. 

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Asia Week in New York. A Celebration of Asian Art. MARCH 14–22, 2014.