An ivory rectangular 'precious objects' plaque; together with an ivory pendant and coral necklaceThe first, 18th/19th century; the second, 19th/ early 20th century|The plaque carved in relief with archaistic vessels, scholar's utensils and a jardiniere of flowering peonies; the pendant carved with a sage and boy attendant approaching a scholar, before a dwelling set in a walled garden, the necklace formed of entwined strands of small coral beads.|The plaque 20cm x 10cm (7.7/8in x 4in). (2).|Provenance|Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939), the 'precious objects' plaque, collection no.1004 acquired on 22 February 1921, the small plaque collection no.3143, and thence by descent.|The plaque with H.G Beasley collection label no. 22.2/21