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Title

Ogun Ax (àáké or edùn Ogun)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria

Physical Description

Carved ax handle is comprised of a kneeling male figure with rounded knob on top of his head, into which narrow end of triangular iron ax blade is embedded.

Century

Mid-20th century

Object Creation Date

1925-1975

Accession Number

2006/2.73

Medium and Support

wood, iron

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:22

Secondary Keywords

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

equipment

equipment by general type

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

tool and equipment components

tools and equipment

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Mirror Box

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This mirror box is decorated with lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid designs. Thelid of the box opens upwards, and has brass hinges and a closure in the sahpe of a flower. The lower drawer has a handle in the shape of a bat.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2006/2.61

Medium and Support

lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay and brass? fittings

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:21

Secondary Keywords

ball game equipment

ball striking or snaring and throwing equipment

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

herbaceous plants

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

plants

recreational artifacts

recreational artifacts for competitive activities

settlements and landscapes

sports and athletic equipment

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Container

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Red lacquered wooden duck-shaped container wth lid

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.43A&B

Medium and Support

cinnabar-laquered wood with metal band

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:19

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

birds

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

Title

Round Lacquer box

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1974-1975

Accession Number

2006/2.45A&B

Medium and Support

wood with cinnabar, yellow and green lacquer

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:19

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

Title

Round Three-Tiered Box

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.37A-D

Medium and Support

black, red and gold lacquer on wood

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:18

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

mammals

materials

materials by function

objects we use

Title

Flat Basket with swastika motif, from Taiwan

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Flat woven bamboo basket with geometric pattern in red and black

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.36

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:18

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

object-making processes and techniques

objects we use

plant material

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

Title

Rectangular Woven Three-tiered Picnic Basket

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.34A-D

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:17

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

containers for storing or transporting food

culinary containers

descriptors

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

plant material

Title

Round Woven Basket

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.33A&B

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:17

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

plant material

Title

Standing Buddha, in double abhaya mudrâ

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Standing gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in royal costume. Stands on a lotus pedestal with both hands raised in abhaya mudra.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.475

Medium and Support

gilt bronze with glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:16

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures (representations)

glass and glassmaking mixtures

hinayana

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by general context

religions

religions and religious concepts

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Mother-of-pearl inlayed lacquer tray with geometric designs

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

A square shaped, wood tray with curved corners tray. The interior is red lacquered, and the exterior is coated with black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays in geometric shapes.

Century

Late 19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.468

Medium and Support

lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

applied decoration

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

motifs

nut (plant material)

objects we use

plant material

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.473.2A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel, and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.473.1A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel, and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.472A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Blue-and-White Carafe with royal monogram and bat motifs

Artist

Artist Unknown, China, Jingdezhen kiln

Physical Description

It is a porcelain carafe with blue underglazing, with design of stylized acronym of King Rama V of Thailand (1868-1910), his name and reign in medallions with bat motifs and ribbons, and flower and leaf scrolls.

Century

Early 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1874

Accession Number

2005/1.461A&B

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:14

Secondary Keywords

asian

chinese

chinese ceramics styles

chinese styles

chinese styles and periods

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

east asian

food

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels for serving and consuming food

vessels for serving drinks

Title

Sawankhalok Ware Covered Box with a conch handle, a band of star, and a band of vegetal scroll design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand, Sawankhalok ware

Physical Description

Small-size covered box, with a handle surrounded by a raised stylized calyx, which imitates the growth pattern of the top of a mangosteen, and a band of star points at the rim of the lid. The body has a band of vegetal scrolls. Brown-and-cream glaze.

Century

14th-15th century

Object Creation Date

14th century - 15th century

Accession Number

2005/1.462A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware with brown and cream glaze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:14

Secondary Keywords

asian

ceramics

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

materials

materials by composition

motifs

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

pottery (object genre)

scrolls (motifs)

shell (animal material)

shell and shell material

southeast asian

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

thai

thai pottery styles

Title

Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. He has elongated earlobes, wears a crown and tight-fitting intricate robes, and is seated on a pedesal.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.454

Medium and Support

gilt bronze with glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by general context

religions

religions and religious concepts

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

1800-1932

Accession Number

2005/1.455.2

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilded copper alloy

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buddhist

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

components and systems

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object groupings

object groupings and systems

object groupings by general context

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

sets (groups)

Title

Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

1800-1932

Accession Number

2005/1.455.1

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilded copper alloy

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buddhist

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

components and systems

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object groupings

object groupings and systems

object groupings by general context

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

sets (groups)

Title

Phra Malai (The Monk)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Gilt bronze statue of monk with a begging bowl over his shoulder. This is Phra Malai, who achieved extraordinary powers through his accumulated merit and was able to visit numerous hells and heavens and then travel back to report on what he had seen. Phrai Malai has elongated ears and stands on a wooden base wearing a detailed robe.

Century

19th- early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.453

Medium and Support

gilt bronze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:12

Secondary Keywords

asian

associated concepts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

southeast asian

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Standing Buddha, in Abhaya Mudrâ

Artist

Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal

Physical Description

Standing gilt bronze Shakyamuni Buddha with glass inlay. One hand is raised in the form of the "fear not" mudra. Stands on a pedestal in ornamented dress and crown.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.450

Medium and Support

gilt bronze with glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:12

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures (representations)

glass and glassmaking mixtures

hinayana

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

religions

religions and religious concepts

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Pot with Lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1998/1.123A

Medium and Support

bronze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

Secondary Keywords

closures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

containers

containers by form

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

covers (closures)

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

vessels

Title

Pot with Lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1998/1.123B

Medium and Support

bronze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

vessels

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Standing Figure

Artist

Alberto Giacometti

Physical Description

An elongated figure with minimal features stands on a small rectangular base with left foot slightly forward. The metal has a texture resembling molten wax.

Artist Life Dates

1901 - 1966

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1957

Accession Number

1958/1.137

Medium and Support

bronze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

concepts in the arts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures

forming

forms of expression

genres

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern and contemporary art

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

From "Souvenirs of Travels," third series

Artist

Kawase Hasui

Physical Description

A man stewards a narrow boat carrying a passenger along a river. The houses and walls alongside reflect on the river's surface. The sky is nearly covered by gray clouds, but small patches of blue sky shine through.

Artist Life Dates

1883-1957

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1924

Accession Number

1987/1.267

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

descriptors

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

energy and related concepts

energy-related concepts

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

light-related concepts

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

physics concepts

residential structures

riverine bodies

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Crescent Moon (Matsue in Izumo)

Artist

Kawase Hasui

Physical Description

A man ferries a passenger along a river at sunset. The buildings and stone walls along the river are reflected along with the colorful sky above.

Artist Life Dates

1883-1957

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1924

Accession Number

1987/1.268

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

energy and related concepts

energy-related concepts

inorganic material

light-related concepts

materials

materials by composition

motifs

natural element motifs

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

physics concepts

residential structures

scientific concepts

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

Title

Hyakunin jorô shinasadame (One Hundred Types of Women), vol. 1 of 3

Artist

Nishikawa Sukenobu

Physical Description

Book containing detailed calligraphic text descriptions of various types of women, accompanied by woodblock prints depicting the types described.

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1723

Accession Number

2003/1.381.2

Medium and Support

woodblock print picture book

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:55

Secondary Keywords

asia (continent)

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

geographic and political locations

image-making processes and techniques

materials

materials by function

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

writing (processes)

Title

Hyakunin jorô shinasadame (One Hundred Types of Women), vol. 1 of 3

Artist

Nishikawa Sukenobu

Physical Description

Book containing detailed calligraphic text descriptions of various types of women, accompanied by woodblock prints depicting the types described.

Artist Life Dates

Kyoto, 1671 - 1751

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1723

Accession Number

2003/1.381.1

Medium and Support

woodblock print picture book

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:51

Secondary Keywords

asia (continent)

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

geographic and political locations

image-making processes and techniques

materials

materials by function

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

writing (processes)

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Indigo Brocades

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Fragments of brocade textiles are stitched symmetrically into gold fabric. Gold, blue, and brownish/copper hues create the patterns on the textile fragments.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1926

Accession Number

1972/2.44.3

Medium and Support

silk brocade (nishiki)

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:50

Secondary Keywords

patterning

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

weft patterning

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Obi Brocades

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

The colorful strips of brocade at the top and bottom of this panel feature a woven design of ivy and peonies entwined around cartwheels, bamboo, and stylized diamonds. A wide rectangular fragment of an obi (sash for kimono) lie at the center of the textile. It is an almost abstract design of boats tossed in a frothy sea. The warm, muted tones of the gold are matched in color selections of mauve, and muted purple, blue, and green threads.

Century

17th to 19th centuries

Object Creation Date

17th century - 18th century

Accession Number

1972/2.44.2

Medium and Support

brocade with gilt paper (kinran nishiki) & float stitch embroidery (watashi nui)

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:50

Secondary Keywords

patterning

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

gold and gold alloy

herbaceous plants

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

settlements and landscapes

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weft patterning

woody plants

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Kinran and Karaori

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This brocade makes use of gold thread, creating a composite that shimmers. the warm, muted tones of the gold are matched in color selections of light blue, dark blue, yellow, mauve, silvery white, and muted green threads. Two textile fragments have been sewn into a gold background. On the left is a rectangular segment of a blue and green dragon among clouds. The right segment is a floral decoration of a variety of plants and colors, interspersed with horizontal lines.

Century

17th to 18th centuries

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1972/2.44.1

Medium and Support

silk brocade with gilt paper (kinran); Noh robe fragment, karaori (Chinese weave

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:50

Secondary Keywords

patterning

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

gold and gold alloy

herbaceous plants

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

legendary creatures

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plant-derived motifs

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

weft patterning

woody plants

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Brocades in Various Traditional Pattern

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

A checkered gold brocade foregrounds five fragments of textile: a square in the middle surrounded by four cornerpieces. Each textile has a different design, some with butterflies, birds, and other floral motifs.

Century

19th to 20th centuries

Object Creation Date

1860-1926

Accession Number

1972/2.44.9

Medium and Support

silk brocade (nishiki) and silk brocade with gilt paper (kinran)

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:50

Secondary Keywords

patterning

animals and creatures

arthropods

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

insects

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

weft patterning

Title

Night Rain on the Xiao and Xiang Rivers

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

In this landscape a misty, meandering river is depicted with two boathouses along its banks. Reeds and other foliage grow lush along the banks, partially obscuring the boathouse in the foreground. Accompanying text is in the upper register.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

last quarter of 20th century

Accession Number

2006/1.127

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:48

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

garden structures

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

riverine bodies

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by location or context

single built works by specific type

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

White Clouds

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

Cloudy mountain scene with calligrapic text in the upper right corner.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1972

Accession Number

2006/1.126

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:48

Secondary Keywords

upward

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

settlements and landscapes

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Sharing a Boat in the Wind and Rain

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

Three figures in a boat withstand wind and rain as they navigate river waters. Trees along the banks seem to bend under the force of the wind. Water saturdated ink and washes blur distinctions and imply the extremity of the weather.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1983

Accession Number

2006/1.125

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:48

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

materials

materials by function

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Solitary Leisure in a Quiet Pavilion

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

This L-shaped composition uses soft yet bright colors to depict a curving road through rolling green mountains covered with the varing red tones of autumn trees. A solitary figure sits in a pavillion, and the scene is obscured by wisps of white clouds.

Artist Life Dates

1906-1987

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1974

Accession Number

2006/1.108

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink and color on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:47

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

garden structures

materials

materials by function

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

seasons

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by location or context

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

In the Spirit of Li Bai's Poetry

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

Green mountains create the edge of a river. Red flowers grow on the hill framing the scene in the right corner, and two boats sail the waters below. In the upper center of the painting is calligraphic text.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1975

Accession Number

2006/1.120

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:47

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

concepts in the arts

descriptors

genres in the arts

herbaceous plants

landscapes (environments)

literary, oral and motion picture genres

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

plants

scroll paintings

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

woody plants

Title

Gurgin Fights with Andariman, from the Shahnama of Firdausi

Artist

Shiraz and Timurid Schools

Century

15th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1460

Accession Number

1963/1.55

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold leaf on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:40

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

descriptors

how we live

inorganic material

literary

materials

materials by composition

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

war

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Very Very Cherries

Artist

Mark Bressler

Artist Life Dates

born 1951

Century

21st century

Object Creation Date

2004

Accession Number

2004/1.83A

Medium and Support

maple, lacquer and silver

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:29

Secondary Keywords

cherry (fruit)

descriptors

food

fruit

materials

materials by function

materials by origin

plant material

wood and wood products

Title

Very Very Cherries

Artist

Mark Bressler

Century

21st century

Object Creation Date

2004

Accession Number

2004/1.83B

Medium and Support

maple, lacquer and silver

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:29

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

food

fruit

materials

materials by function

materials by origin

plant material

wood and wood products

Title

Very Very Cherries

Artist

Mark Bressler

Artist Life Dates

b.1951

Century

21st century

Object Creation Date

2004

Accession Number

2004/1.83C

Medium and Support

maple, lacquer and silver

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:29

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

food

fruit

materials

materials by function

materials by origin

plant material

wood and wood products

Title

Haystacks

Artist

Roy Lichtenstein

Physical Description

Brightly colored lithograph using Ben Day dots in red-orange and navy blue depicting a field, with high horizon line, two haystacks, trees, shrubs and mountains in the background, and two strips of clouds in the sky.

Artist Life Dates

10/28/1923 - 9/29/1997

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1969

Accession Number

2005/2.25

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:24

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

concepts in the arts

descriptors

design elements

grass (plant material)

historical, theoretical and critical concepts

international post-1945 styles and movements

lithographs

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

ornament areas

people and culture

planographic prints

plant material

post-1945 fine arts styles and movements

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

settlements and landscapes

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Manuscript Cabinet

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Manuscript cabinet decorated with two celestial beings making the gesture of worship and respect (anjalimudra) on front doors. The hands and faces of these figures are carved in particularly high relief, making them seem to interact with the worshipper, a feeling enhanced by the reflection of the background inserts.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1930-1949

Accession Number

2005/1.467

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilt wood with glazed metal inserts

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:22

Secondary Keywords

case furniture

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

information artifacts

information artifacts by physical form

information forms

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

plant material

storage and display furniture

wood and wood products

Title

Maru obi with woven designs of hexagonal medallions with phoenixes among floral scrolls

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Black pain-weave satin interwoven with silk threads in light purple, rust, coral, maize, chartreuse, red, white, and ultramarine, and metallic threads in three shades of gold. The hexagonal shapes are definied by a weft of gold-coated paper (kinran) in pale greenish gold; the gold threads used in the medallions are wrapped. Inside each medallion is a phoenix design among a floral scroll.

Century

mid-20th century

Object Creation Date

mid 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.345

Medium and Support

black silk interwoven with silk floss and gold-covered paper threads

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:11

Secondary Keywords

accessories worn at the waist or below

animal material

animals and creatures

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

costume by form

descriptors

fibroinous material

legendary creatures

main garments

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

Title

Figure

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bekalebwe

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1890

Accession Number

2005/1.227

Medium and Support

wood, copper, metal tacks, leather, snakeskin, raffia, vegetable fiber cloth

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:07

Secondary Keywords

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by general context

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Last Supper, from "You and What Army"

Artist

Anthony Goicolea

Physical Description

Large color photograph depicting a grouping of eight boys in a triangular horizontal arrangement parallel to the picture plane wearing navy blue hooded coats. Figures are grouped around a large boulder in a wooded area feasting on sliced white “Wonder” bread.

Artist Life Dates

born 1971

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1999

Accession Number

2004/2.9

Medium and Support

color c-print on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

concepts in the arts

cultural landscapes

cultural landscapes by location or context

descriptors

electronic images

historical, theoretical and critical concepts

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

philosophical concepts

physical activities

physical activities by general context

settlements and landscapes

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

wilderness

Title

Mouri jang (chest with 3 drawers and central double doors and butterfly brass fittings)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This is a low pear wood storage chest, with three drawers and two doors. The butterfly and bat brass fittings for the hinges and drawer pulls add 'feminine' touches.

Century

mid-19th century

Object Creation Date

mid 19th century

Accession Number

2004/1.311

Medium and Support

pear wood with brass fittings

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:47

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

arthropods

ball game equipment

ball striking or snaring and throwing equipment

case furniture

chests

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture by form or function

insects

materials

materials by origin

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

plant material

recreational artifacts

recreational artifacts for competitive activities

sports and athletic equipment

storage and display furniture

wood and wood products

Title

Ogre tile from the roof of the Great South Gate (Namdaemon) of Seoul

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Ceramic tile with grimacing face.

Object Creation Date

circa 1398

Accession Number

2004/1.258

Medium and Support

earthenware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:46

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

asia (continent)

building divisions

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

geographic and political locations

legendary creatures

materials

materials by form

materials by physical form

rooms and spaces

rooms and spaces by form

uncovered spaces

Title

Roof Tile-End with Lotus and Bosanghwa Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Circular earthenware tile with molded lotus and bosangwha design.

Century

9th century

Object Creation Date

9th century

Accession Number

2004/1.201

Medium and Support

earthenware with molded decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:43

Secondary Keywords

building divisions

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

design elements

forming

materials

materials by form

materials by physical form

motifs

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

pottery (object genre)

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

rooms and spaces

rooms and spaces by form

uncovered spaces

Title

Roof Tile-End with Floral Medallion Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Earthenware roof tile-end with molded floral pattern.

The floral medallion on this tile-end consists of bosanghwa(Buddhist floral pattern) motifs which has four heart-shaped petals. The rim is decorated with a chain of beads.

Century

8th-9th century

Object Creation Date

8th century - 9th century

Accession Number

2004/1.200

Medium and Support

earthenware with molded decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:43

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

design elements

forming

materials

materials by form

materials by physical form

motifs

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

pottery (object genre)

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

Title

Roof Tile-End with Lotus Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Earthenware roof tile-end with molded lotus design.

Century

late 6th century

Object Creation Date

late 6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.196

Medium and Support

earthenware with molded decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:10:43

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

design elements

forming

materials

materials by form

materials by physical form

motifs

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

pottery (object genre)

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type