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Battle-axe with steel blade, inlaid with brass, ornamented with gilded figure of a lion, handle in wood.

Gag (branks type), with tongue-like projection and curled projections on head.

Small statue of Aesculapius. The head is classical, the body probably 19th century AD. Head given to Fordyce by Lord Bute (see Knight c.1840, MS M111 for two references to 'the head of Esculapius').

Iron ring, supposed to have been axle hoop of Caledonian war chariot used in battle between Agricola and Galgacus, fought nearby - found at Roman Camp, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire 1800.

Circular pan (imperfect) with handle, in bronze.

One of two water bottles, in baked clay.

Model of the foot of a Chinese female, in plaster of Paris, with silk bandage and shoe. Michie (1887) 'Models of the compressed feet of a Chinese Lady.' Reid (1912): 'Foot of Chinese female, left, distorted.'

Stocking in white cotton, blue silk, and bound with black velvet and gold braid. Worn by Chinese male.

Boot in leather, felt and black silk. Worn by Chinese gentleman.

Fan of feathers.