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Title

"Tea kettle" shaped, cut crystal with gold enameled decoration, blue colored

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An inkwell in the shape of a teakettle. It is decorated with blue paint streaks on the corners and gold painted flowers on the sides.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.250

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Adze

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.96

Medium and Support

iron blade with wood handle

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools

tools and equipment

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Adze

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.97

Medium and Support

iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

tools

tools and equipment

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Adze

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.98

Medium and Support

iron blade and handle with copper and brass decoration

Secondary Keywords

cutting equipment

cutting tools

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

tools

tools and equipment

Title

And Iron in Brussels Museum

Artist

Albert Kahn

Artist Life Dates

(1869 - 1942)

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

August 1891

Accession Number

1972/2.517

Medium and Support

graphite on paper

Secondary Keywords

belgium

descriptors

europe

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

locality

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

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

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

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

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

Title

Beard man with hat copper ink well with ink well insert

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A copper inkwell in the shape of a man's head with a long, pointed beard. His hat acts as the stopper.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.244

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

Title

Blown glass inkwell with star base, copper snap up lid

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A round, glass inkwell with a star engraved on the bottom of the base. The lid is made out of copper.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.270

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Blown glass, molded inkwell with attached lid, iridescent

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

This is a clear glass inkwell with a metal collar. The bottle is pear-shaped with vertical segments that are bulbous at the base. The hollow glass cap has this bulbous pattern that rises to a pointed top. The glass has some iridesence.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.225

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

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

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

Title

Bracelet with Orange Beads and Metal Squares

Artist

Artist Unknown, African

Physical Description

a bracelet consisting of horizontal orange beads and metal squares. The metal squares are painted with a blue and green design.

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2010/2.13

Medium and Support

beads, metal, string

Secondary Keywords

beads and sets of beads

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

inorganic material

jewelry

jewelry by location

jewelry worn on arms and hands

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

object genres

object genres by form

objects we use

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

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

Title

Brown and black leather cap inkwell

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A rectangular glass inkwell with rounded edges. The lid is metal with brown and black leather.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.273

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Brown and White Porcelain Inkwell, Nippon inkwell stand, hand painted gold, art nouveau

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A porcelain inkwell with a rectangular body and a penstand on the one side; and it is decorated with drawings and patterns of brown leaves. There is no lid cover for the inkwell.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.304

Medium and Support

porcelain, gold

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

european

european styles and periods

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern british ceramics styles

modern british decorative arts styles and movements

modern british styles and movements

modern european regional styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Bugeleisen (Iron)

Artist

Konrad Klapheck

Artist Life Dates

Born 1935

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

1971/1.204

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern and contemporary art

Title

Calligraphy

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

The inscription is a famous discussion on the vulgarity and the elegance in painting by Qing Dynasty painter Zou Yigui (or Zou Xiaoshan).

Artist Life Dates

1906 - 1987

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1970

Accession Number

2006/1.128

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked paper

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

gold and gold alloy

image-making processes and techniques

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

scroll paintings

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

writing (processes)

Title

Cavalier #1, from "Scrap Yard Series"

Artist

Greg Gallagher

Physical Description

Abstact shape with a lightly textured surface. Two sections where it appears cracked.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1959

Object Creation Date

2005

Accession Number

2013/1.250

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

color

automobiles

descriptors

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

inorganic material

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

passenger vehicles

photographs

photographs by form

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Cavalier #2, from "Scrap Yard Series"

Artist

Greg Gallagher

Physical Description

Abstract image, textured surface with three separate cracks.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1959

Object Creation Date

2005

Accession Number

2013/1.249

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

color

automobiles

descriptors

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

inorganic material

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

passenger vehicles

photographs

photographs by form

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

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

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

Title

Chair (model B33)

Artist

Marcel Breuer

Physical Description

Cantilever chair frame formed by a continuous line of thin steel tubing (connected under the seat with an additional piece of tubular steel), with separate lengths of black canvas wrapped around it at the seat and back.

Artist Life Dates

(Pécs, Hungary [now Romania], 1902 - 1981, New York City, New York)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

designed 1927-1928; produced circa 1935

Accession Number

2012/1.284

Medium and Support

chrome-plated tubular steel and canvas

Secondary Keywords

arts and related disciplines

arts-related disciplines

descriptors

disciplines

european

european styles and periods

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

humanities

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

modern european styles and movements

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Chair (model B33)

Artist

Marcel Breuer

Physical Description

Cantilever chair frame formed by a continuous line of thin steel tubing (connected under the seat with an additional piece of tubular steel), with separate lengths of black canvas wrapped around it at the seat and back.

Artist Life Dates

(Pécs, Hungary [now Romania], 1902 - 1981, New York City, New York)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

designed 1927-1928; produced circa 1935

Accession Number

2012/1.285

Medium and Support

chrome-plated tubular steel and canvas

Secondary Keywords

arts and related disciplines

arts-related disciplines

descriptors

disciplines

european

european styles and periods

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

humanities

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

modern european styles and movements

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Chair (model B33)

Artist

Marcel Breuer

Physical Description

Cantilever chair frame formed by a continuous line of thin steel tubing (connected under the seat with an additional piece of tubular steel), with separate lengths of black canvas wrapped around it at the seat and back.

Artist Life Dates

born Hungary, 1902-1981

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

designed 1927-1928; produced circa 1935

Accession Number

2012/1.286

Medium and Support

chrome-plated tubular steel and canvas

Secondary Keywords

arts and related disciplines

arts-related disciplines

descriptors

disciplines

european

european styles and periods

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

humanities

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

modern european styles and movements

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Chest (in three pieces)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

A chest in three pieces, all stacked on top of on another. The two chest pieces feature small center doors with decorative iron fittings around the handles and the hinges. Highly decorative iron fittings are added at intervals around the edges of the chest.

Object Creation Date

1875-1925

Accession Number

2009/2.26A-C

Medium and Support

wood and iron fittings

Secondary Keywords

applied decoration

asian

descriptors

design elements

east asian

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

people and culture

plant material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

wood and wood products

Title

Chest (in three pieces)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

A chest in three pieces, all stacked on top of on another. The two chest pieces feature small center doors with decorative iron fittings around the handles and the hinges. Decorative iron fittings are added at each wood inlay location.

Object Creation Date

1875-1925

Accession Number

2009/2.25A-C

Medium and Support

wood and iron fittings

Secondary Keywords

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

plant material

the human body

torsos

wood and wood products

Title

Chest of Drawers

Artist

Norman Bel Geddes

Physical Description

Four-legged black chest of drawers in metal, with contrasting chrome-plated metal in the drawer handles and a thin strip outlining the facade.

Artist Life Dates

1893-1958

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

designed 1928; produced 1929-1932

Accession Number

2012/1.293

Medium and Support

enameled steel, chrome-plated metal, brass and wood

Secondary Keywords

arts and related disciplines

arts-related disciplines

building divisions

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

disciplines

humanities

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

people and culture

rooms and spaces

rooms and spaces by function

sleeping spaces

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

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

Title

Commemorative Head of an Oba of the Benin kingdom

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Benin

Physical Description

Cast brass head of a human. An opening at the top would have supported a carved elephant tusk. The heads wears elaborate "winged" headgear.

Accession Number

2005/1.260

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

aristocracy

biological components

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures

figures (representations)

groups of people

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nobility

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

political figures

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

social classes

social classes by specific type

social groups

the human body

upper body

upper class

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Cranberry Iridescent Glass Inkwell, Lutz art glass-type, gold metal lid, swirled

Artist

Lutz Art

Physical Description

Inkwell made with glass of cranberry red color has a flat around body and a matel lid cover.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.295

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

colors

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

visual and tactile

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

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)

european

european styles and periods

geographic and political locations

inorganic material

jewelry

jewelry by location

jewelry worn on costume

materials

materials by composition

medieval

medieval styles and periods

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metallizing

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

pins (jewelry)

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

surface covering processes and techniques

Title

Crystal blown glass inkwell with green overlay

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A glass inkwell with a green overlay down the four sides. The stopper is round and gold colored.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.243

Medium and Support

glass, metal, porcelain

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Crystal canary yellow inkwell, cut corners

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

This is a yellow cut crystal inkwell with a metal collar. The body is a cube shape with cut corners and the round cap has a multifaceted surface.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.230

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

colors

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

visual and tactile

Title

Crystal Inkwell on silver plated beaded edge tray

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

Inkwell made with crystal and glass has a cube shape body and a metal lid. It is placed on a silver round tray with beaded edge surrounding the tray edge.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.299

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Crystal Inkwell with Silver Lid with pen holder, hallmarked silver :CRAIGENDINNIE" London: J.S. Vickery & Sons, Regent St.

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An inkwell made of glass and crystal has a rectangular shape transparent body and a metel lid cover.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.297

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Crystal Inkwell with Sterling Silver Overlay, lid rests on top, monogrammed

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An inkwell in gourd shape, made with glass and decorated with hallow craftings of metal all over the inkwell. There is a lid on top of the inkwell.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.291

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Crystal inkwell with turquoise stone on top, engraved ribbon, french marked St. Yves, Paris

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

This is a clear cut crystal inkwell with a metal collar and lid. The glass body has a round shape. The lid is also round with a ribbon design and small turquoise stone on top.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.240

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

Title

Crystal square base and cut corners ink well, lid not attached

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A square, crystal inkwell with a silver lid. The lid has a carving of a woman's face and hair on the top.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.256

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1876-1901 800 European silver MARZ, twisted swirls

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An inkwell made of glass and cur crystal has a special body shape of twisted swirls. There is a round metal lid cover.

Object Creation Date

1876-1901

Accession Number

2010/1.303

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Cut-crystal, hammered lid-brass, ruby, small

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A square, ruby colored inkwell. The lid is made out of a flat piece of metal.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.251

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

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

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

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

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)

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Title

Dance Movement C

Artist

Auguste Rodin

Physical Description

A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown in a front kick with their right leg.

Artist Life Dates

1840-1917

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

modeled 1911; cast 1956

Accession Number

2011/1.73

Medium and Support

bronze

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

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Title

Dance Movement E

Artist

Auguste Rodin

Physical Description

A bronze sculpture of a dancer. This dancer is shown wstretching their leg up in the air.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

modeled 1911; cast 1956

Accession Number

2011/1.74

Medium and Support

bronze

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

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people in the humanities

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Title

Dark purple kimono with overall jacquard woven pattern of chrysanthemums in dark brown, silver, and gold

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Silk crepe repp with interwoven brown and silver- and gold-colored synthetic metallic threads in the design of chrysanthemum blossoms. Lining is plain weave silk for upper half; purple for lower half and inner cuffs.

Century

mid-20th century

Object Creation Date

1930s-1950s

Accession Number

2005/1.393

Medium and Support

silk crepe with interwoven brown and silver- and gold- coated threads

Secondary Keywords

costumes

descriptors

flowers

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects

objects we use

plants

the natural world

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

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

furnishings

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inorganic material

legendary creatures

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metal

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nonferrous metal

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Title

Electric blue tiny inkwell, square base, attached cut-crystal lid

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A small, bright blue inkwell. The base is glass and square shaped, while the lid is cut crystal.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.254

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

English hallmarked inkwell set with 2 bottles and pen insert, inkwell crystal, "ICHDIEN"

Artist

Artist Unknown, England

Physical Description

Two small cube shape inkwell bottle is placed on a metal stand tray. There is also a penholder and a pen on the metal stand tray.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.307

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

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

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

birds

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

mammals

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materials by composition

metal

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metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

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

Secondary Keywords

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

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nonferrous metal

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Title

Ge (ceremonial dagger-axe)

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

ceremonial bronze ge dagger-axe, with pointed blade on one end and zoomorphic tang of stylized bird motif on the other.

Century

13th-11th century BCE

Object Creation Date

circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE

Accession Number

1996/2.19

Medium and Support

cast bronze with malachite patina

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

weaponry

whip