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Double, figure of, perforated for suspension

Ushabti figure, left arm hanging down at side, blue glazed ware, completely covered with inscription of spells from the Book of the Dead. On a modern wooden stand

Model of a mortsafe from Kirkton of Skene. A heavy section of stone has metal bars attached at all edges. The metal bars would be inserted into the ground with the heavy slab onto of the grave. The model is stored upside down laying on the stone to…

Percussion pistol with a steel barrel, formerly used at marriages in Aberdeenshire.

Box 'Take capsule between thumb and first finger of each hand, press ends downwards to break in centre, Inhale vapour'

Taoist Coin Sword, consisting of one iron rod as a foundation with coins fastened with red coloured string attached. Blade is made up of a double row of coins and hilt is made of coins stacked one on top of the other.

Carved wooden figure of the 'Shinto' Religion. Japenese work, depicting a Genius holding a Demon with a 'Keu' sword and sheath with glass eyes. The work is carved in soft wood and covered by a coat of glued rice paper with details and colours. A…