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Closeup of "Gates of Hell, Rodin, Paris"; Diana Williams

Title
Closeup of "Gates of Hell, Rodin, Paris"
Artist
Diana Williams
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture depicting a man with his mouth open.
Object Creation Date
1998
Accession Number
2014/2.195
Medium and Support
black and white photograph on paper
Date Added/Updated
2015-02-20 15:22:00
Secondary Keywords
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
people and culture
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Requiem; Erwin Binder

Title
Requiem
Artist
Erwin Binder
Physical Description
bronze abstract sculpture
Artist Life Dates
1934-1993
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1988
Accession Number
2004/2.107
Medium and Support
bronze on concrete
Date Added/Updated
2014-03-13 12:03:32
Secondary Keywords
architecture
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
sculpture
sculpture by location or context
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Green Iridescent Inkwell with gold lid; Artist Unknown

Title
Green Iridescent Inkwell with gold lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, iridescent inkwell. The base is grenn and the lid is gold.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.281
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Date Added/Updated
2014-02-14 00:31:17
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by location or context

Iridescent Glass Inkwell with purple-gray iridescent, gold ram head stopper; Artist Unknown

Title
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with purple-gray iridescent, gold ram head stopper
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
An iridescent glass inkwell with a gold lid. The base is purplish-gray while the lid has a ram's head engraved on it.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.274
Medium and Support
glass, metal
Date Added/Updated
2014-02-14 00:13:51
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
glass and glassmaking mixtures
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Polycandelon for six oil lamps; Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt

Title
Polycandelon for six oil lamps
Artist
Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt
Physical Description
This bronze light fixture consists of a central circular celestial motif from which extend twelve arms in a radial pattern. Six of these arms, embellished with maltese crosses, end in omega-shaped terminals. These decorated arms alternate with six unadorned arms that terminate in rings designed to hold glass oil lamps. The entire disk is suspended from three bronze chains joined to a large hook.
Century
6th century
Object Creation Date
500-599
Accession Number
1965/2.54
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:38:53
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
christianity
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
crosses (motifs)
descriptors
design elements
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
geographic and political locations
inorganic material
lighting devices
lighting devices by form
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
middle east (general region)
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts

Censer with Maltese crosses, birds, and columns; Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt

Title
Censer with Maltese crosses, birds, and columns
Artist
Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt
Physical Description
The body of this cylindrical censer is decorated with eight columns spaced at regular intervals. The lid of the censer consists of an openwork dome divided into sections by eight vertical ribs that converge at its apex. An arched horizontal band intersects the midpoint of the ribs, and these eight junctures are marked with a projecting bird that holds a small bronze ball dangling from its beak. Two segments of the dome are decorated with Maltese crosses while another two feature curved plant forms. The apex is surmounted by a finial comprised of a globe topped by a Maltese cross on which a bird holding a piece of fruit perches.
Century
6th-7th century
Object Creation Date
500-699
Accession Number
1960/2.4
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:38:35
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
architectural elements
associated concepts
ceremonial containers
christianity
columns and column components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by function or context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
crosses (motifs)
descriptors
design elements
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
structural elements
structural elements and structural element components
supporting and resisting elements

Genji espies Murasaki for the first time, from the Wakamurasaki chapter of The Tale of Genji; Kanô Tsunenobu; Attributed to

Title
Genji espies Murasaki for the first time, from the Wakamurasaki chapter of The Tale of Genji
Artist
Kanô Tsunenobu
Physical Description
Among a gold and bright mineral pigmented landscape, Genji stands below a cherry tree in full bloom and watches Murasaki, who stands in an architectural structure. A distant stream and hilltops indicate the isolated setting.
Artist Life Dates
active 1636-1713
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1670-1680
Accession Number
2002/1.168
Medium and Support
ink, color, and gold pigment and foil on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:34:58
Secondary Keywords
upward
allegory and literature
architecture
artistic concepts
artistic devices
associated concepts
bodies of water
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
bodies of water by size
buildings and the land
business and industry
concepts in the arts
deciduous trees
descriptors
document genres
gold and gold alloy
houses
information forms
inorganic material
landforms
landforms and landform components
landforms by shape or position
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
mine
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
plants
riverine bodies
settlements and landscapes
symbolism
the natural world
trees by leaf life
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
woody plants

Bracelet; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Bracelet
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1988/1.143
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:26:08
Secondary Keywords
bracelets (jewelry)
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
inorganic material
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Pipe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon

Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1987
Accession Number
1987/1.347
Medium and Support
bronze, wood and cloth
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:25:38
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
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
tools and equipment

Katanga Cross Currency; Artist Unknown, African, Luba People Democratic Republic of the Congo

Title
Katanga Cross Currency
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Luba People Democratic Republic of the Congo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1987/1.277
Medium and Support
bronze, sand cast method
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:25:28
Secondary Keywords
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
object genres
object genres by form
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Janus Bird (Oiseau Janus); Max Ernst

Title
Janus Bird (Oiseau Janus)
Artist
Max Ernst
Physical Description
Standing bronze figure with recto/verso. The silhouette of the body is rectangular in shape. The heads on both side are simply rendered with rounded eyes and a pursed -lip mouth on one, a button nose on the other; bodies are supported by short legs; sides loosely suggest representations of male and female anatomy with side-by-side scallop shells suggesting a breasted chest on one side, an upward facing frog/toad in the phallus area on the reverse side.
Artist Life Dates
1891-1976
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1973
Accession Number
1987/1.160
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:24:43
Secondary Keywords
amphibians
animals
animals and creatures
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
movement
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
reptiles
reptiles and amphibians
shell and shell material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the natural world
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type

Bracelet with rope and button decorations; African, Ivory Coast?

Title
Bracelet with rope and button decorations
Artist
African, Ivory Coast?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1986/2.146
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:24:22
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
cord (fiber product)
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
inorganic material
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
materials by form
materials by physical form
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects
objects of adornment
objects we use

Nut ring; Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Title
Nut ring
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1986/2.147
Medium and Support
cast bronze, lost wax method
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:24:22
Secondary Keywords
african
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
fruit
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
people and culture
plant material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Anklet with figures on opposing ends; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Anklet with figures on opposing ends
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.53
Medium and Support
cast bronze, lost wax method
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:23:44
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
gur-speaking peoples styles
inorganic material
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on legs and feet
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object genres
object genres by technique
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
west african styles
western sudanese styles

Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Twisted metal bracelet with chameleon
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.54
Medium and Support
cast bronze (cire perdue)
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:23:44
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
animals
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
gur-speaking peoples styles
inorganic material
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object genres
object genres by technique
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the natural world
west african styles
western sudanese styles

Hairpin; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mangbetu

Title
Hairpin
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mangbetu
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/2.40
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:23:42
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
hair accessories
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
northeast democratic republic of congo styles
northern democratic republic of congo styles
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
zande-mangbetu region

Seated Nude; Aristide Maillol

Title
Seated Nude
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Physical Description
This is a 21cm tall bronze sculpture of a nude female figure seated on a stump-like form with her legs extending out in front of her and crossed at the ankles. She leans the weight of her body on her left arm, as her left hand grasps the edge of the stump. Her right arm is bent and raised, with the back of her hand resting against the left side of her head. She is gazing downward and her arm seems to be shielding her face. Her hair is pulled back and gathered in a knot. The patina is dark brown and the metal surface has a uneven appearance.
Artist Life Dates
1861 - 1944
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1881-1944
Accession Number
1985/1.127
Medium and Support
patina on bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:23:09
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
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
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
visual works
visual works by subject type

Pope Alexander VII (obverse), and the Piazzo del Popolo (reverse); Gioacchino Travani

Title
Pope Alexander VII (obverse), and the Piazzo del Popolo (reverse)
Artist
Gioacchino Travani
Physical Description
The front (obverse) of this medal represents a portrait of a man in profile wearing a papal tiara and a cope. The reverse depicts a city square dominated by an obelisk with a pair of identical domed churches in the background. Inscriptions run around the edge of the medal on both sides.
Artist Life Dates
Active 1634-1674
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
1662
Accession Number
1984/1.282
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:22:33
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
buildings and the land
christian clergy
clergy
components
components and systems
components by specific context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forming
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
medals
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
monumental pillars
monuments
monuments by form
nonferrous metal
objects we use
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by form
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in religion
people in religion and related occupations
people in the humanities
prelates
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form

Pope Clement IX (obverse), and the Ponte Sant' Angelo (reverse); Nicolas-François Chéron

Title
Pope Clement IX (obverse), and the Ponte Sant' Angelo (reverse)
Artist
Nicolas-François Chéron
Physical Description
The front (obverse) of the medal presents a profile portrait of a bearded man wearing a cassock, cap, and stole. The reverse depicts a bridge spanning a river. A winged figure flies above the bridge blowing a trumpet, while a nude male figure reclines below the bridge in the foreground and a wolf nurses at his feet. Inscriptions run around both the border edge of both sides of the medal.
Artist Life Dates
died 1746
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
1669
Accession Number
1984/1.284
Medium and Support
cast bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:22:33
Secondary Keywords
image form
biological components
buildings and the land
christian clergy
clergy
components
components and systems
components by specific context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forming
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
medals
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in religion
people in religion and related occupations
people in the humanities
prelates
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
transportation structures
transportation structures by form
upper body
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
visual works by subject type

Pope Sixtus IV (obverse), and the Ponte Sisto (reverse); Lysippus

Title
Pope Sixtus IV (obverse), and the Ponte Sisto (reverse)
Artist
Lysippus
Physical Description
The front (obverse) of this medal depicts the profile portrait of a man with a tonsure, wearing a cope adorned with acorns and oak leaves and a large clasp. An inscription runs around the border. The reverse represents a bridge spanning a river enclosed within a border of oak leaves. An inscription appears above the balustrade of the bridge.
Artist Life Dates
active 1471-1484
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
1473
Accession Number
1984/1.285
Medium and Support
cast bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:22:33
Secondary Keywords
image form
buildings and the land
christian clergy
clergy
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forming
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
medals
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in religion
people in religion and related occupations
people in the humanities
prelates
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
transportation structures
transportation structures by form
views
views by vantage point or orientation
visual works
visual works by form
visual works by subject type

Monkey in a persimmon tree; Ohara Shôson (Koson)

Title
Monkey in a persimmon tree
Artist
Ohara Shôson (Koson)
Physical Description
Boldly colored monkey in a persimmon tree. A wasp hovers near its nest hanging from a branch.
Artist Life Dates
1877-1945
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1935
Accession Number
1982/1.204
Medium and Support
Color woodblock print on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:19:14
Secondary Keywords
agricultural structures
animal housing
animals and creatures
apiaries
asian
buildings and the land
descriptors
east asian
food
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
japanese
japanese printmaking styles
japanese styles
landscapes (environments)
mammals
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
people and culture
plants
settlements and landscapes
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
woody plants

Mirror, "Animal cycle type" (Ssu-ling shih-er hsiao: 4 spirits and 12 zodiacs); Artist Unknown, China

Title
Mirror, "Animal cycle type" (Ssu-ling shih-er hsiao: 4 spirits and 12 zodiacs)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Bronze mirror with one side polished flat, and the other side decorated with mystical animals for cardinal orientation and twelve zodiac animals.
Century
7th century
Object Creation Date
7th century
Accession Number
1974/1.180
Medium and Support
cast bronze with malachite and azurite patina
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:13:23
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
design elements
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Mirror with animal motifs and eight-character inscription; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Mirror with animal motifs and eight-character inscription
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
bronze mirrorr with two columns of auspicious inscriptions for career promotion and healthy offsprings in eight characters separated by the central knob, which is, in turn, surrounded by stylized mystical animal motif on both side.
Century
2nd century BCE-2nd century CE
Accession Number
1974/1.168
Medium and Support
cast bronze with malachite and silver patina
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:13:22
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Jue wine cup; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Jue wine cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Bronze oval cup with a rounded base supported on three slender legs of triangular cross section; each leg tapers to a point. The vessel has one loop handle attached to the side, a long pouring spout with a U-shaped channel on one side balanced by a pointed tail on the other, and a pair of capped finials rise from the rim. The piece has a rich green patina and minimal surface decoration.
Century
13th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE
Accession Number
1974/1.170
Medium and Support
cast bronze with green patina
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:13:22
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by general era
three-age system
vessels for serving and consuming food

The Laundress; Aristide Maillol

Title
The Laundress
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Physical Description
This bronze statue depicts a female figure kneeling and bending forward with her arms outstretched. She grasps a long piece of cloth which is stretched on the ground in front of her. She looks directly at the cloth with an intent expression. The woman is wearing a long skirt which covers her legs and feet and swirls around her on the ground. Her blouse has flowing sleeves that end at the elbows, leaving her forearms bare. Her hair is pulled back and gatherred into a knot. The bronze has a dark green patina and the surface of the statue is smooth and polished.
Artist Life Dates
1861 - 1944
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1896
Accession Number
1973/2.78
Medium and Support
bronze on bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:13:07
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
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 and occupations
people by gender
people by occupation
people in service occupations
physical activities
physical activities by general context

Plate with Floral Design, one of five; Shibata Zeshin

Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.60
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:36
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants

Plate with Floral Design, one of five; Shibata Zeshin

Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.57
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:35
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
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physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants

Plate with Floral Design, one of five; Shibata Zeshin

Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.56
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:35
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
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materials
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materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants

Plate with Floral Design, one of five; Shibata Zeshin

Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.59
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:35
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants

Plate with Floral Design, one of five; Shibata Zeshin

Title
Plate with Floral Design, one of five
Artist
Shibata Zeshin
Physical Description
Autumn flowers are painted in colored lacquer on plates of gold leaf. The quiet, natural plant motifs stand out against the glittering square of gold.
Artist Life Dates
1807-1891
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1879-1890
Accession Number
1968/2.58
Medium and Support
clear lacquer over gold leaf and polychrome lacquer painting on paper
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:35
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
earth sciences concepts
gold and gold alloy
herbaceous plants
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
natural landscapes
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
plants
scientific concepts
seasons
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
woody plants

Spoon; Tiffany & Company

Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with a decorative element at the tip
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1906-1956
Accession Number
1967/2.18
Medium and Support
14K gold
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:01
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
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
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food

Spoon; Tiffany & Company

Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with egg-and-dart-like motif along edges
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1967
Accession Number
1967/2.17
Medium and Support
18K gold
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:07:01
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
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
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food

Crossbow fibula with vegetal ornament on the catchplate; Anonymous Gallo-Roman

Title
Crossbow fibula with vegetal ornament on the catchplate
Artist
Anonymous Gallo-Roman
Physical Description
This fibula, a type of brooch used to pin outer garments, features a crossbar that ends in three onion-shaped terminals, which give the fibula a shape reminiscent of a crossbow. An arched bow connects the crossbar to the longer catchplate, which is ornamented with vegetal motifs.
Century
5th century
Object Creation Date
450-500
Accession Number
1966/2.17
Medium and Support
gilt bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:06:52
Secondary Keywords
additive and joining processes and techniques
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
culture and related concepts
culture-related concepts
descriptors
europe (continent)
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european styles and periods
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jewelry
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materials
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medieval
medieval styles and periods
metal
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metallizing
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
pins (jewelry)
processes and techniques
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styles and periods
styles and periods by region
surface covering processes and techniques

Domed boss surrounded by raised band and dots, field of two phoenixes among flowers and vines, raised border with floral motif and five-lobed edges on both sides.; Artist Unknown, Korea

Title
Domed boss surrounded by raised band and dots, field of two phoenixes among flowers and vines, raised border with floral motif and five-lobed edges on both sides.
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
This mirror features designs of two birds, coupled with floral motifs, positioned symmetrically on the left and right sides. Eight-foiled barbed bronze mirror is general. This type is a modified form of that.
Century
10th–14th century
Object Creation Date
918-1392
Accession Number
1965/2.61
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:06:42
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
inorganic material
legendary creatures
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
mirrors
mirrors by form
nonferrous metal
objects we use

The Deposition of Christ; Guglielmo della Porta

Title
The Deposition of Christ
Artist
Guglielmo della Porta
Physical Description
A small crowd of figures gathers around the body of a dead man and a fainting woman in the center of this bronze panel. The dead man's body and the two men holding his burial shroud appear in the foreground, while the fainting woman and the three women and the man who support her are positioned immediately above and behind them. Another woman with loose, flowing hair leans forward to kiss the left hand of the dead man, uniting the two parts of this central group. Four other male figures, rendered in slightly smaller scale and lower relief, look on from the sides. Three crosses provide the backdrop to the drama. The central cross is empty, yet two twisting nude males are suspended from the crosses on either side.
Artist Life Dates
1515-1577
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1564
Accession Number
1962/2.20
Medium and Support
bronze relief
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:05:18
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
coverings and hangings
coverings and hangings by function
coverings and hangings by specific type
descriptors
europe (continent)
events
executions
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
geographic and political locations
groups of people
groups of people by activity
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italy (nation)
lazio (region)
materials
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metal
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people
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people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
roma (province)

Standing Buddha in Abhaya-vara mudra; Artist Unknown, Korea

Title
Standing Buddha in Abhaya-vara mudra
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
Gilt bronze standing Buddha on lotus pedestal. He is clothed in monastic robes with cascading U-shaped folds, similar to the gentle folds of his neck. His hands ake the form of two mudras: the abhaya (“have no fear”) mudra with the right hand, and varada (“wishes are granted”) mudra with the left.
It is well proportioned overall and represent Buddha in a standing position; a position quite popular in Unified Shilla Buddhist sculpture. The Ushinisha on the top of Buddha's head is tall, voluminous and black. The face is plump and facial features, including the eyes, nose and the mouth, are all rather small. The earlobes hang are hanging and the three curved lines on the neck are highly distinct.
Century
ca. 8th century
Object Creation Date
late 7th century - early 8th century
Accession Number
1961/2.80
Medium and Support
gilt bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:05:07
Secondary Keywords
additive and joining processes and techniques
associated concepts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures (representations)
form attributes
inorganic material
materials
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religions
religions and religious concepts
size (extent)
size by specific type
surface covering processes and techniques
visual works
visual works by subject type

Man in Motion (Uomo in movimento); Mino Rosso

Title
Man in Motion (Uomo in movimento)
Artist
Mino Rosso
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of an abstracted male figure in motion. His knees are bent as he leans into his movement. His arms are tucked along his torso, and he appears to be propelling his movement with great force. The surface is a bright bronze color but with some patina.
Artist Life Dates
1904 - 1963
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1934
Accession Number
1959/2.100
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:02:50
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
dynamics
european
european styles and periods
forms of expression
genres
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
mechanics concepts
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
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modern european styles and movements
modern italian styles and movements
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
physical sciences concepts
physics concepts
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type

Faucet with Peacock Spigot and Lion-Headed Spout; Artist Unknown, Iran

Title
Faucet with Peacock Spigot and Lion-Headed Spout
Artist
Artist Unknown, Iran
Physical Description
This large bronze faucet features a peacock spigot and a lion-headed spout.
Century
12th-13th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
1959/1.114
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:02:26
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
birds
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal

Mirror with serpentine interlaces and angular meanders; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Mirror with serpentine interlaces and angular meanders
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Thinnly cast mirror with narrow rim and bridge-shaped knob, back decorated with interlaces of serpentine and angular meaders, front side polished flat
Century
3rd century BCE
Object Creation Date
3rd century BCE
Accession Number
1958/2.76
Medium and Support
cast bronze with silver and malachite patina
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:02:21
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
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legendary creatures
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
bronze mirror with highly polished surface, back side deocrated with lions and grape motif and an animal shaped knob in the center.
Century
7th-10th century
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1958/2.74
Medium and Support
cast bronze with black patina
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:02:21
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
food
fruit
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
grape (fruit)
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Vajra bell (Lontjeng) (one of a pair); Artist Unknown, Indonesia, Java

Title
Vajra bell (Lontjeng) (one of a pair)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Indonesia, Java
Physical Description
This is one of a pair of Javanese bells. A talon-like vajra sits atop the bronze handle. Lotus petals decorate the base, and the faces encircling the the bell above them depict Prajnaparamita, the bodhisattva aspect of “Perfection of Wisdom.”
Century
16th -17th century
Object Creation Date
16th century - 17th century
Accession Number
1957/2.54
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 16:01:14
Secondary Keywords
hollow-bodied
associated concepts
bells and sets of bells
biological components
buddhism
buddhist doctrinal concepts
chordophones
components
components and systems
components by specific context
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
directly struck idiophones
doctrinal concepts
heads
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metal
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objects
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people and culture
percussion idiophones
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
struck idiophones
the human body
upper body

Rectangular Bronze Form No. 2; Robert Adams

Title
Rectangular Bronze Form No. 2
Artist
Robert Adams
Physical Description
Thin, double-side, H-shaped bronze sculpture. Each side is made up of a collection of rough rectangle shapes overlapping and butting up against one another. Two rectangle-shaped openings penetrate the piece.
Artist Life Dates
1917-1984
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1953
Accession Number
1954/2.40
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 15:59:29
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
forms of expression
genres
geometric concepts
geometric figures
geometric shapes
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
mathematical concepts
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
metalworking and metalworking processes and techniques
modern and contemporary art
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modern european styles and movements
non-representational art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
plane figures
polygons
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
quadrilaterals
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Pre-Adamic Fruit (Fruit préadamite); Hans Arp

Title
Pre-Adamic Fruit (Fruit préadamite)
Artist
Hans Arp
Physical Description
A small, biomorphically abstract sculpture of bronze grows from a wooden base. Bulbous at the bottom, the shape stretches and narrows in the middle and then expands into a larger shape from which two rounded points rise.
Artist Life Dates
1886-1966
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1938
Accession Number
1948/2.26
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
Date Added/Updated
2013-12-20 15:54:53
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
biological concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
forms of expression
genres
inorganic material
life
materials
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materials by origin
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
movement
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
plants
scientific concepts
the natural world
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Offspring II; Bruce Beasley

Title
Offspring II
Artist
Bruce Beasley
Physical Description
A bronze, multi-colored work that has two triangles that form an entrance way on one side.
Artist Life Dates
(Los Angeles, CA, 1939 - )
Accession Number
2012/1.274
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:27
Secondary Keywords
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 family relationship

Indian Bronze Ganesha; Artist Unknown

Title
Indian Bronze Ganesha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze statue of an Hindu god. The figure has an elephant head attached to a human body.
Accession Number
2012/1.270
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:27
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
art genres
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
visual works
visual works by subject type

Dance Movement A; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement A
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. Posed in a high kick.
Artist Life Dates
1840-1917
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.71
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:25
Secondary Keywords
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
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
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people in the humanities
people in the performing arts
performing artists
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Menina; Manolo Valdes

Title
Menina
Artist
Manolo Valdes
Physical Description
A bronze figure of a girl. The bottom half is a bell shaped skirt white the top half is of a girl wearing a hat that ends at her shoulders.
Artist Life Dates
(1942 - )
Accession Number
2012/1.273
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:19
Secondary Keywords
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
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
visual works
visual works by subject type

Dance Movement B; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement B
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown standing on one foot while stretching the other foot to the back of her head.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.72
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:17
Secondary Keywords
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
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in the arts
people in the arts and related occupations
people in the humanities
people in the performing arts
performing artists
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Thai Walking Buddha; Artist Unknown

Title
Thai Walking Buddha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze figure of a walking man. He is wearing a spiked headdress and is holding up his left hand.
Accession Number
2012/1.272
Medium and Support
bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-07-10 18:44:07
Secondary Keywords
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
visual works
visual works by subject type

Angry Neptune; Michele Oka Doner

Title
Angry Neptune
Artist
Michele Oka Doner
Physical Description
Large bronze sculpture resembling a headless human figure. The surface texture is very rough with deep voids and coarse patches of metal. The brown patina has a whitish tinge.
Artist Life Dates
Born 1945
Object Creation Date
2008
Accession Number
2009/1.466
Medium and Support
cast bronze
Date Added/Updated
2013-06-24 17:21:05
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and occupations
sculpture
sculpture by location or context
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
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