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Title
Incense Container in the Shape of a Ginko Leaf
Artist
Kôyama Kiyoko
Physical Description
This incense burner is composed of two equal halves. It opens to be used for incense storage, and takes the shape of a ginko leaf. The glaze gives the piece a red color.
Artist Life Dates
born 1936
Object Creation Date
circa 2000
Accession Number
2010/1.216
Medium and Support
stoneware with natural ash glaze
relevance
rank 0.29802
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
leaf (plant component)
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
plant components
pottery (object genre)
trees (components)
Title
Suiteki, water dropper in shape of flower and leaf
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1987/1.309
Medium and Support
stoneware
relevance
rank 0.29802
Secondary Keywords
components
components and systems
components by general context
containers
containers by form
descriptors
image-making processes and techniques
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
writing (processes)
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Title
Three Young Men, from "Uptown, Chicago"
Artist
Danny Lyon
Physical Description
Three men standing against a concrete building covered in graffiti and a steel grate on the side. They all have one leg rested against the wall and are posing for the camera.
Artist Life Dates
b. 1942
Object Creation Date
1965; printed 2010
Accession Number
2013/2.336
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29802
Secondary Keywords
image form
scale
buildings and the land
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
settlements
settlements and landscapes
settlements by form
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
Title
Longquan ware covered jar with peony scroll design
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Covered jar of celadon glaze, body decorated with peony scroll, with base decorated with lotus petals. The circular contours of a peony scroll have been slightly compressed to complement the squat belly of the jar.
Century
14th century
Object Creation Date
14th century
Accession Number
1962/1.101A&B
Medium and Support
Porcelaneous stoneware with molded decoration under celadon glaze
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rank 0.29802
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
containers
containers by form
descriptors
landscapes (environments)
natural landscapes
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
plants
settlements and landscapes
shrubs
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
woody plants
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Title
Lucille Burroughs, A Daughter of a Cotton Cropper
Artist
Walker Evans
Physical Description
A girl in a straw hat standing in front of a wooden fence.
Artist Life Dates
1903-1975
Object Creation Date
1935; printed 1990
Accession Number
2013/2.129
Medium and Support
toned gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29802
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
agricultural complexes
buildings and the land
built complexes and districts
complexes
complexes by function
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
headgear
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by family relationship
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Title
Untitled
Artist
Roy Arenella
Physical Description
Overhead view of a large crowd at Woodstock.
Object Creation Date
1999
Accession Number
2014/2.182
Medium and Support
postcard on paper
relevance
rank 0.29791
Secondary Keywords
correspondence artifacts
groups of people
groups of people by activity
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
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Title
Apsara Warrior
Artist
Ouk Chim Vichet
Physical Description
metal figural sculpture made of decommissioned AK-47s welded together
Artist Life Dates
b. 1981
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 2004
Accession Number
2007/2.79
Medium and Support
metal
relevance
rank 0.29782
Secondary Keywords
art genres
artistic concepts
asia (continent)
associated concepts
buildings and the land
concepts in the arts
geographic and political locations
memorials
modern and contemporary art
objects
people and culture
people and occupations
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
women
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Title
Iasos, Turkey
Artist
Marilyn Bridges
Physical Description
An aerial view of the ruins in Iasos, Turkey.
Artist Life Dates
American, born 1957
Object Creation Date
2004
Accession Number
2012/2.54
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29777
Secondary Keywords
image form
buildings and the land
geographic and political locations
middle east (general region)
objects we use
single built works
single built works by condition
single built works by specific type
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
Untitled (Woman at Rock Stove)
Artist
Takis (Dimitris) Tloupas
Physical Description
A woman at an outdoor rock stove. In the background, there are hills and vast landscape.
Artist Life Dates
1920-2003
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
2012/1.250
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29777
Secondary Keywords
upward
buildings and the land
cooling, heating and humidifying equipment
equipment
equipment by process
heating equipment
landforms
landforms and landform components
landforms by shape or position
landscapes (environments)
natural landscapes
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
settlements and landscapes
tools and equipment
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Title
Iasos, Turkey
Artist
Marilyn Bridges
Physical Description
An aerial-view image of Iasos, Turkey and the ancient ruins there.
Artist Life Dates
American, born 1957
Object Creation Date
2004
Accession Number
2012/2.52
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29777
Secondary Keywords
image form
buildings and the land
geographic and political locations
middle east (general region)
objects we use
single built works
single built works by condition
single built works by specific type
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
The Bather
Artist
Mary Peachiff
Physical Description
Back of a girl in a bathing suit standing in the ocean. There are other people playing in the water farther out.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.157
Medium and Support
black and white photograph on paper
relevance
rank 0.29774
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by age group
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by location
physical activities by specific context
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
youth
Title
Figure of a Man sitting with hands on knees
Artist
African, Nigeria, Ibo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1983/2.173
Medium and Support
ceramic
relevance
rank 0.29771
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
visual works
visual works by subject type
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Title
Inkwell of art nouveau design, crystal with sterling silver lid, rounded corners
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A crystal inwell with a cube body and rounded edge corners and a silver lid on top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.286
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 0.29771
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for writing equipment
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
The Carpenter's Shop
Artist
Julian Weir
Artist Life Dates
1852-1919
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1891
Accession Number
1976/2.31
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint on paper
relevance
rank 0.29771
Secondary Keywords
topographical
architecture
buildings and the land
containers
containers by form
earthworks (engineering works)
objects we use
people and occupations
single built works
single built works by location
single built works by location or context
single built works by specific type
wells
Title
Spoon with dragon handle
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Object Creation Date
206 BCE - 220 CE
Accession Number
1990/1.261
Medium and Support
earthenware with green lead glaze
relevance
rank 0.29761
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
equipment
equipment by context
legendary creatures
objects we use
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food
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Title
Ecrits et Lithographies
Artist
Jean Dubuffet
Physical Description
A color print of "JEAN DUBUFFET écrits et lithographies, Galerie LA POCHADE 157 Boulivard 5th Germian, Vermissage le 29 Février 1968." An abstract image of a woman is placed on the left while the text covers the top and right side of the print.
Artist Life Dates
1901 - 1985
Object Creation Date
1968
Accession Number
2010/2.23
Medium and Support
print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29761
Secondary Keywords
declaratory and advertising artifacts
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
objects we use
prints
prints by process or technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
New York
Artist
Louis Stettner
Physical Description
A cityscape scene with skyscrapers and a large crane between them. The angle does not show the ground and is more of a mid-range view of the buildings.
Artist Life Dates
born 1922
Object Creation Date
1986
Accession Number
2012/2.155
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29732
Secondary Keywords
height
buildings and the land
equipment
equipment by process
high-rise buildings
multistory buildings
objects we use
single built works
single built works by form
single built works by specific type
tools and equipment
Title
Portrait of a Man
Artist
Anonymous American
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1895.75
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
objects we use
paintings
paintings by material or technique
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Embroidered Panel
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
15th century
Accession Number
1972/2.290
Medium and Support
silk, velvet and embroidery
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
needleworking
needleworking and needleworking techniques
objects we use
panels
people and occupations
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
textile processes and techniques
textile working processes and techniques
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Title
Openwork
Artist
Sondra Freckelton
Artist Life Dates
born 1936
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1986
Accession Number
1989/2.7
Medium and Support
screenprint on Rives BFK paper
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
genres
modern and contemporary art
needleworking
needleworking and needleworking techniques
objects
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
textile processes and techniques
textile working processes and techniques
Title
Satin Brocade
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Object Creation Date
n.d.
Accession Number
1955/1.193
Medium and Support
tan, green, silver and dark blue satin brocade
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
fabric
needleworking
needleworking and needleworking techniques
objects we use
plants
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
textile processes and techniques
textile working processes and techniques
the natural world
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Title
UtopianCannibal.org
Artist
Enrique Chagoya
Physical Description
Codex book connected by a series of eight accordian folds composed of lithographs, woodcuts, chine collé, and collage. The work reads right to left with the rightmost page titled "UtopianCannibal.org" and the leftmost page with the single word "Fin" (translates to "end").
Artist Life Dates
born 1953
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2001/2.81
Medium and Support
color lithograph, woodcut, chine collé, and collage
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
allegory and literature
american regions
art genres
artistic concepts
artistic devices
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
how we live
north american
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
visual works
visual works by function
Title
Drum
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1983/2.171
Medium and Support
wood, animal skin and plant fibers
relevance
rank 0.29710
Secondary Keywords
single-headed
descriptors
drums (membranophones)
materials
materials by origin
membranophones
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
struck drums
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tubular drums
wood and wood products
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Title
Firescreen from the entrance hall of the Henry O. Havemeyer house, New York
Artist
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Physical Description
Firescreen consists of a rectangular metal frame with glass and metal elements set in rectangular (largely geometric) framing patterns around a central panel of white and purple vertical glass rods. Along the bottom is a border of white, amber, and green glass circular elements in a more naturalistic pattern evoking grapes.
Artist Life Dates
1848-1933
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1890-1891
Accession Number
1986.146.10
Medium and Support
gilt metal and opalescent favarile glass
relevance
rank 0.29707
Secondary Keywords
components
components and systems
components by specific context
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
objects we use
screens (furniture)
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Title
Single Pedestal Desk
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.100A&B
Medium and Support
figured walnut
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Unititled
Artist
Sonia Sheridan
Artist Life Dates
born 1925
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1991
Accession Number
2000/2.9.3
Medium and Support
color digital photograph on paper
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
hands
human body
objects we use
people and occupations
the human body
the natural world
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
Credenza
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.102
Medium and Support
walnut and woven pandanus cloth
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Grass-Seated Chair (one of four)
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.98.1
Medium and Support
walnut frame with woven grass seats
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
Title
Lord Jaganatha with his brother Balarama and sister Subhadra
Artist
India, Orissa
Physical Description
This image has three large figures sitting in a row. The two slightly larger figures (one with a white face; left and the other with a black face; right) flank a smaller yellow faced figure. Painted in a distinct blue-background strip beneath these large figures are several smaller figures. Next to three of these figures are trays holding food.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1969
Accession Number
2002/2.192
Medium and Support
ink and opaque watercolor on cotton
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
asia (continent)
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
geographic and political locations
historical, theoretical and critical concepts
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Grass-Seated Chair (three of four)
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.98.3
Medium and Support
walnut frame with woven grass seats
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Untitled, (Guatamala, foreground boat)
Artist
Brett Weston
Physical Description
A black and white photo of boats left on sandbanks. In the background, men stand by a group of wooden huts.
Artist Life Dates
1911-1993
Object Creation Date
1976
Accession Number
2011/2.148
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
color
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
landscapes (environments)
natural landscapes
objects we use
photographs
photographs by form
settlements and landscapes
transportation vehicles
vehicles
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
watercraft
watercraft by general type
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Title
Frenchman's Cove I Table
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.99A&B
Medium and Support
walnut
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Wall Mounted Cabinet
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.101
Medium and Support
walnut and woven pandanus cloth
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Unititled
Artist
Sonia Sheridan
Artist Life Dates
born 1925
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1991
Accession Number
2000/2.9.4
Medium and Support
color digital photograph on paper
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
hands
human body
objects we use
people and occupations
the human body
the natural world
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
Grass-Seated Chair (two of four)
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.98.2
Medium and Support
walnut frame with woven grass seats
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Grass-Seated Chair (four of four)
Artist
George Nakashima Woodworkers
Object Creation Date
early 1950
Accession Number
2014/2.98.4
Medium and Support
walnut frame with woven grass seats
relevance
rank 0.29705
Secondary Keywords
arts and related disciplines
arts-related disciplines
descriptors
disciplines
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
humanities
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
wood and wood products
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Title
Black Spot
Artist
James Brown
Artist Life Dates
born 1952
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1982
Accession Number
1997/1.113
Medium and Support
oil and enamel on canvas
relevance
rank 0.29697
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
genres
hands
human body
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
the human body
the natural world
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
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Title
Straw Jewelry (six strings and four pieces)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
Multiple pieces of straw jewelry. Some have strands of bright blue beads with them and others are on brown string.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.4
Medium and Support
straw, string
relevance
rank 0.29693
Secondary Keywords
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
object genres by material
objects we use
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Title
Downtown Detroit
Artist
Carlos Lopez
Artist Life Dates
1908-1953
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1947
Accession Number
1956/1.90
Medium and Support
gouache on paper
relevance
rank 0.29688
Secondary Keywords
americas
buildings and the land
freewheeled vehicles
freewheeled vehicles by form or function
land vehicles
land vehicles by form
locality
lower peninsula
michigan
modern and contemporary art
north & central america
objects we use
open spaces and site elements
passenger vehicles
site elements
transportation vehicles
united states
vehicles
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A tall glazed and speckled white-blue porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a wide, slightly tapered cylinder. Where the base of the dish and the top of the base meet there is a bowl-shape ring as the bottom of the dish and a wide angled lip that surrounds it.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.41
Medium and Support
ceramic
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
liturgical containers
liturgical vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
pottery (object genre)
stoneware
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A tall glazed and speckled white-blue porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a wide, slightly tapered cylinder. The dish a the top is quite wide and shallow until it reaches the point of the base, where there is a deep hole in the cylinder of the base.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.43
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
liturgical containers
liturgical vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
pottery (object genre)
stoneware
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
Title
The warrior Watanabe no Tsuna battling the demoness Ibaraki (okimono)
Artist
Gyokubun
Artist Life Dates
20th century
Century
19th century?
Object Creation Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Accession Number
2002/2.43
Medium and Support
ivory
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
armed conflicts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
descriptors
events
form attributes
legendary creatures
objects we use
people and culture
size (extent)
size by specific type
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A tall glazed and speckled porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a narrow and sharply tapered cylinder which meets an angular bottom of a dish. The dish itself is wide and shallow.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.45
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
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east asian
liturgical containers
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stoneware
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A glazed and speckled porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a wide decorated cylinder which tapers sharply into a narrow top. The base supports a wide, shallow bowl.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.47
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
liturgical containers
liturgical vessels
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stoneware
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A short glazed and speckled gray porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a small, tapered cylinder which then becomes the base of a slighlt deep dish. The gray glaze has some green coloration throughout the piece.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.40
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
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Title
Palm wine cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Kuba Peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Description
Cylindrical, wood carved cup with geometric motifs and linear, interlocking surface designs that cover the entire surface of the object.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1983/1.372
Medium and Support
wood
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
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drinking vessels
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vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Palm Wine Drinking Horn
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Kuba Peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Description
Buffalo horn with concentric circles, geometric shapes and beadlike bands carved in relief follow the natural contours of the horn to its pointed tip. Has a local repair—a metal suture sewn at the mouth to stabilize a crack. Has cord pierced through tip.
Century
late 18th - early 19th century
Object Creation Date
1800-1850
Accession Number
2005/1.209
Medium and Support
buffalo horn
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
design elements
drinking vessels
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people and culture
social science concepts
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vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A short glazed and speckled gray porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a wide, slightly tapered cylinder which at the top is attached to a shallow dish. At the bottom of the base as well as a circle on the top of the dish there is some discoloration and morphing of the ceramic.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.44
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
liturgical containers
liturgical vessels
object genres
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objects we use
people and culture
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stoneware
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Title
Altar Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A glazed porcelain offering dish for an altar. The base is a narrow tapered cylinder with a ridged pattern on it. On top of it is a wide and shallow dish.
Object Creation Date
1000-1800
Accession Number
2009/2.46
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
asian
ceremonial containers
containers
containers by function or context
descriptors
east asian
liturgical containers
liturgical vessels
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objects we use
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pottery (object genre)
stoneware
styles and periods
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Title
Untitled
Artist
Robert F. George
Physical Description
Two standing girls speaking to three seated girls on a city street with stores surrounding.
Object Creation Date
1998
Accession Number
2014/2.140
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 0.29680
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
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roads
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