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Armor and Helmet with Paulownia Crests; Workshop of Mitsusada

Title
Armor and Helmet with Paulownia Crests
Artist
Workshop of Mitsusada
Physical Description
The armor is comprised of a round helmet with a neck protector and a crescent-moon shaped ornament; a mask with fake mustache; an upper-body protector with sleeves from waist down and paulownia crest in the middle; a thigh cover; two metal leg protectors; two arm and hand protectors. The suit is stored in a black lacquered box with the gold crest.
The helmet is made of red-painted metal lined with indigo-died cotton fabric and deer skin leather trim, which is attached to the metal helmet. The cotton is quilted with indigo-dyed cotton threads. There are two loops on side and one loop in the back, to hold a code for tying below the wearer’s chin. The code is indigo-dyed and then plaited; there are some fading areas. On the outside of helmet, the paulownia crest is on side flaps (to protect ears). There is a hole in the middle of the helmet for a head ornament. The metal leaves are interlaced with cotton strings. Ceremonial knots of yellow code on the back. It weights about 10 pounds.
The helmet ornament is in crescent moon shape and made of lacquered wood in gold color. There is a slot on the back to place the ornament in the helmet. The slot is nailed to the wood; it looks like a later creation.
The mask covers below the wearer’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth, and down to front neck. The upper part is made of metal; the neck is in metal pieces and cotton codes. The mustache is made of animal hair. The mouth has fake teeth painted with gold.
The arm and hand protectors are made of red-painted metal shell and silk fabric with small flower motifs lined with deerskin and indigo-dyed cotton fabric. The shell is consisted of small metal panels connected with chains. The hand protectors have three different crests. The protectors are tied with indigo dyed cotton codes on back.
The leg protectors are also made of red-painted metal with silk fabric lining. On the metal surface of each piece, there are the artist’s signature and seal.
The body is consisted of metal panels, lacquered with gold in design of peonies and vines. The family crest appears in the middle. Metal knots are in chrysanthemum design. Inside is lined with leather printed with lions and peonies. The shoulder pads are made of cotton quilt in tortoise shell design.
The apron for thighs is made of silk fabric quilt and metal panels. The metal panels protect thighs. The apron belt is made of cotton kasuri; the back is lined with indigo dyed cotton.
The thick belt for the body is made of padded silk fabric.
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
2006/1.146A-M
Medium and Support
metal, lacquer, silk cords, and silk fabric
relevance
rank 9.31982
Secondary Keywords
costume
costume by function
descriptors
design elements
heraldic motifs
motifs
natural element motifs
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by occupation
people in military occupations
protective wear

Portrait of Francis Russel, the 2nd Earl of Bedford; Jacobus Houbraken

Title
Portrait of Francis Russel, the 2nd Earl of Bedford
Artist
Jacobus Houbraken
Artist Life Dates
1698-1780
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1740
Accession Number
1930.14
Medium and Support
engraving on paper
relevance
rank 9.08683
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
motifs

Blois; Albert Kahn

Title
Blois
Artist
Albert Kahn
Artist Life Dates
(1869 - 1942)
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
May 7, 1891
Accession Number
1972/2.461
Medium and Support
graphite on paper
relevance
rank 9.08683
Secondary Keywords
architecture
columns
descriptors
design elements
heraldic motifs
motifs

Corner Decoration of a Painted Ceiling; Angelo Michele Colonna; Copy after

Title
Corner Decoration of a Painted Ceiling
Artist
Angelo Michele Colonna
Artist Life Dates
(1604 - 1687)
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1959/2.31
Medium and Support
pen and brown ink with gray wash
relevance
rank 9.07922
Secondary Keywords
architecture
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
motifs
study

William of Orange; Hendrick Goltzius

Title
William of Orange
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius
Artist Life Dates
1558 - 1617
Century
16th-17th century
Object Creation Date
1558-1616
Accession Number
1960/2.44
Medium and Support
engraving on laid paper
relevance
rank 9.05029
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figures
heraldic motifs
motifs
objects
people and occupations
weaponry

Velvet; Anonymous Italian

Title
Velvet
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
1450-1500
Accession Number
1972/2.292B
Medium and Support
velvet
relevance
rank 9.04870
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
geometric motifs
motifs
objects we use

Velvet; Anonymous Italian

Title
Velvet
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
1450-1500
Accession Number
1972/2.292D
Medium and Support
velvet
relevance
rank 9.04870
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
geometric motifs
motifs
objects we use

Velvet; Anonymous Italian

Title
Velvet
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
1450-1500
Accession Number
1972/2.292A
Medium and Support
velvet
relevance
rank 9.04870
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
geometric motifs
motifs
objects we use

Velvet; Anonymous Italian

Title
Velvet
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
1450-1500
Accession Number
1972/2.292C
Medium and Support
velvet
relevance
rank 9.04870
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
geometric motifs
motifs
objects we use

The Large Ex libris of Wolfgang Rehlinger; Heinrich Vogtherr

Title
The Large Ex libris of Wolfgang Rehlinger
Artist
Heinrich Vogtherr
Artist Life Dates
(active 1513 - 1568, )
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1544
Accession Number
1963/2.10
Medium and Support
woodcut on paper
relevance
rank 9.04870
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
heraldic motifs
motifs
objects

The Triumph of Galatea; Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Baciccio)

Title
The Triumph of Galatea
Artist
Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Baciccio)
Artist Life Dates
(1639 - 1709)
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1970/2.15
Medium and Support
pen, brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white, laid down
relevance
rank 9.01100
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
how we live
motifs
people and occupations
war

Escutcheon - Armorial Bearings; Anonymous French

Title
Escutcheon - Armorial Bearings
Artist
Anonymous French
Artist Life Dates
()
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1951/2.20
Medium and Support
tapestry
relevance
rank 9.01100
Secondary Keywords
animals
castles
descriptors
design elements
heraldic motifs
mammals
motifs
objects we use
the natural world

Academic Figure; Verso: Putto with Death's Head; Giovanni Battista Piazzetta; Attributed to

Title
Academic Figure; Verso: Putto with Death's Head
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
Artist Life Dates
1682 - 1754
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1948/1.41
Medium and Support
red and black chalk on blue paper
relevance
rank 8.96422
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
how we live
motifs
people and occupations
rites of passage

A Female Nude with Putti in a Landscape; Eugène Delacroix

Title
A Female Nude with Putti in a Landscape
Artist
Eugène Delacroix
Artist Life Dates
1798-1863
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1850
Accession Number
1997/1.64
Medium and Support
graphite on thin, smooth brownish beige wove paper
relevance
rank 8.91198
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
motifs
people and occupations
plants
study
the natural world

Escutcheon - Armorial Bearings; Anonymous French

Title
Escutcheon - Armorial Bearings
Artist
Anonymous French
Artist Life Dates
()
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1951/2.19
Medium and Support
tapestry
relevance
rank 8.85572
Secondary Keywords
animals
architecture
buildings
castles and palaces
descriptors
design elements
heraldic motifs
mammals
motifs
objects we use
the natural world

Two Putti; Artist Unknown

Title
Two Putti
Artist
Artist Unknown
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1951/2.6
Medium and Support
engraving on paper
relevance
rank 8.79653
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
motifs
objects
people and occupations
plants
the natural world
vessels

Allegory Presented to M and Mme Cuisy on Their Wedding Anniversary, July 30, 176; Gilles Demarteau; After François Boucher

Title
Allegory Presented to M and Mme Cuisy on Their Wedding Anniversary, July 30, 176
Artist
Gilles Demarteau
Artist Life Dates
1729-1776
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1722-1776
Accession Number
1969/2.71
Medium and Support
crayon manner engraving on off-white laid paper
relevance
rank 8.73521
Secondary Keywords
animals
anniversary
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
genres
mammals
motifs
people and occupations
the natural world

Children's Games. No. 4. (Four Putti Playing); Nicolas de Bruyn

Title
Children's Games. No. 4. (Four Putti Playing)
Artist
Nicolas de Bruyn
Artist Life Dates
(1565-1571 - 1652)
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
1594
Accession Number
1949/1.105
Medium and Support
engraving on paper
relevance
rank 8.73521
Secondary Keywords
allegory and literature
descriptors
design elements
family
figure- and animal-derived motifs
how we live
motifs
music
musical instruments
objects
relationships

Amorini and Monkeys in a Trellis Work Pavilion; Claude Gillot; Imitator of

Title
Amorini and Monkeys in a Trellis Work Pavilion
Artist
Claude Gillot
Artist Life Dates
1673-1722
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1961/1.171
Medium and Support
graphite, pen and brown and black inks with gray wash
relevance
rank 8.60847
Secondary Keywords
animals
architecture
descriptors
design elements
fantasy
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
mammals
man on horseback
motifs
people and occupations
the natural world

Allegory of the Holy Catholic Faith; Marcantonio Franceschini

Title
Allegory of the Holy Catholic Faith
Artist
Marcantonio Franceschini
Artist Life Dates
1648-1729
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1970/2.10
Medium and Support
pen and brown ink with gray wash and black chalk
relevance
rank 8.60847
Secondary Keywords
architecture
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
genres
models
motifs
people and occupations
plants
religion
religions
the natural world

A Muse Presiding over the Arrangement of a Painting Gallery (Génie présidant à l; Noâl Le Mire; after Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen

Title
A Muse Presiding over the Arrangement of a Painting Gallery (Génie présidant à l
Artist
Noâl Le Mire
Artist Life Dates
1724-1801
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1756
Accession Number
1970/2.132
Medium and Support
etching and engraving on paper
relevance
rank 8.60847
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
genres
making art
motifs
object
objects
people and occupations
plants
the natural world

Allegory; Pierre Brébiette

Title
Allegory
Artist
Pierre Brébiette
Artist Life Dates
1598 - circa 1650
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
1598 - c. 1650
Accession Number
1930.5
Medium and Support
etching on paper
relevance
rank 8.47894
Secondary Keywords
allegory and literature
animals
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
genres
mammals
motifs
mythology
objects
people and occupations
plants
the natural world

Document Box (ryoshi-bako); Artist Unknown, Japan

Title
Document Box (ryoshi-bako)
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
Lacquer ware box with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration combining geometric patterns, flowers, dragons, and scepters.
Century
17th-19th century
Object Creation Date
1615-1868
Accession Number
1972/2.108
Medium and Support
black lacquer and abalone shell inlay on wood
relevance
rank 8.47330
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
motifs
objects we use
plant-derived motifs

The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception; Ubaldo Gandolfi

Title
The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
Artist
Ubaldo Gandolfi
Artist Life Dates
1728-1781
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1780
Accession Number
1970/2.43
Medium and Support
pen and brown ink with gray wash and black chalk on paper
relevance
rank 8.42443
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
holy figures and saints
motifs
people and occupations
religion
subject matter

Urn Decorated with Two Seated Putti, Rams' Heads as Handles, Garlands and Cornuc; Anonymous Italian

Title
Urn Decorated with Two Seated Putti, Rams' Heads as Handles, Garlands and Cornuc
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
mid 18th century
Accession Number
1959/2.50
Medium and Support
graphite, pen and bistre ink with gray wash
relevance
rank 8.41382
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
figures
mammals
motifs
objects
people and occupations
plants
sheep
spears
study
the natural world
vessels
weaponry

Self-Portrait with Allegorical Figures; Anonymous French

Title
Self-Portrait with Allegorical Figures
Artist
Anonymous French
Artist Life Dates
()
Century
18th century?
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1970/2.102
Medium and Support
pen and brown ink with white chalk
relevance
rank 8.34872
Secondary Keywords
allegory and literature
architecture
atmospheric effects
creatures
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
genres
man
mermaids
motifs
mythology
people and occupations
portraits
the natural world

Standing Buddha (or possibly Maitreya) in abhaya mudra, with flask in left hand; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Standing Buddha (or possibly Maitreya) in abhaya mudra, with flask in left hand
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
4th century
Object Creation Date
4th century
Accession Number
1964/1.91
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 8.25133
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
bottles
bottles by form
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
object genres
object genres by form
objects we use
people and culture
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
vessels

Virabhadra; Artist Unknown, India, South India

Title
Virabhadra
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, South India
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1977/2.45
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 8.09222
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
objects
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition
swords
weaponry

Eight-armed Durga Seated on a Ram; Artist Unknown, India, South India

Title
Eight-armed Durga Seated on a Ram
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, South India
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1977/2.48
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 8.05592
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition

Virabhadra; Artist Unknown, India, South India

Title
Virabhadra
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, South India
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1978/2.75
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 8.05592
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition

Studies of Putti; studies of a Female Saint and various heads; Anonymous Italian

Title
Studies of Putti; studies of a Female Saint and various heads
Artist
Anonymous Italian
Century
Late 16th or early 17th century
Object Creation Date
1575-1625
Accession Number
1970/2.37
Medium and Support
pen and brown ink with brown wash and red chalk on brown paper
relevance
rank 7.76761
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
motifs
study
the human body
upper body

Ceramic Kiln in Seto; Kawase Hasui

Title
Ceramic Kiln in Seto
Artist
Kawase Hasui
Physical Description
A crescent moon hangs in a gray sky above a Seto kiln. A figure with his back to the viewer walks alongside the kiln.
Artist Life Dates
1883-1957
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1920s - 1940s
Accession Number
1991/2.115
Medium and Support
color woodblock print on paper, ôban tate-e size
relevance
rank 7.67968
Secondary Keywords
additive and joining processes and techniques
assembling
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type

Picchvai; Artist Unknown, India

Title
Picchvai
Artist
Artist Unknown, India
Physical Description
The piece portrays a central god, with many milkmaids surrounding him. There are louts flowers present, as well as hills and buildings at the top of the painting. There are also various incarnations of gods, which are the blue-skinned figures.
Object Creation Date
1700-1850
Accession Number
2008/2.289
Medium and Support
ink, opaque watercolor and gold on cloth
relevance
rank 7.67418
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
descriptors
design elements
herdsmen
hindu
mammals
motifs
named gods and goddesses
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by state or condition
plant-derived motifs
religion
subject matter
vishnu
workers

Virabhadra plaque; Artist Unknown, India, South India

Title
Virabhadra plaque
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, South India
Century
17th–18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1977/2.43
Medium and Support
brass (?)
relevance
rank 7.60338
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
edged weapons
figure- and animal-derived motifs
motifs
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition
weapons
weapons and ammunition

Beaker with incised leaf scroll pattern; Kiln Unknown, Vietnam

Title
Beaker with incised leaf scroll pattern
Artist
Kiln Unknown, Vietnam
Physical Description
A finely potted stoneware beaker with a rounded bottom and a lightly incised, freely drawn leaf scroll spreading across the widest part of the body, flanked by incised double horizontal lines, all covered evenly with an yellow green glaze. Four spur markes inside.
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
16th century
Accession Number
1991/1.95
Medium and Support
stoneware with yellow green glaze
relevance
rank 7.59406
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
motifs
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
pottery (object genre)
scrolls (motifs)
vessels

Six-armed Bodhisattva Mañjusri, standing, with two celestial attendants; Artist Unknown, India

Title
Six-armed Bodhisattva Mañjusri, standing, with two celestial attendants
Artist
Artist Unknown, India
Physical Description
Mañjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, standing with two celestial attendants. This representation of Manjushri includes six arms, one of which holds a sword, while a narrow book (modeled after books made from palm leaves) lays across his upper hand. Manjushri is wearing an ornamented crown and necklace, and is encircled by a halo of flames.
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century
Accession Number
1978/2.109
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 7.58020
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
buddhist doctrinal concepts
descriptors
design elements
doctrinal concepts
edged weapons
motifs
natural element motifs
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by state or condition
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
south asian
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
weapons
weapons and ammunition

Virgin of the Apocalypse; Gaetano Gandolfi

Title
Virgin of the Apocalypse
Artist
Gaetano Gandolfi
Physical Description
A woman dressed in a rose-colored robe with a blue mantle and flowing white veil stands on a silver crescent moon among a bank of dark clouds. A halo of stars encircles her head. She clasps both hands before her. The heads of two putti peak out from beneath her mantle next to her left hip. Her right foot treads upon a long serpent that curves back upon itself with an open mouth.
Artist Life Dates
(1728 - 1781)
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1770-1780
Accession Number
2009/1.537
Medium and Support
oil on canvas, mounted on board
relevance
rank 7.54238
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
descriptors
design elements
earth sciences concepts
figure- and animal-derived motifs
image-making processes and techniques
motifs
natural element motifs
painting and painting techniques
painting techniques
painting techniques by medium
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
scientific concepts
weather and related phenomena
weather-related phenomena

Four seated Buddhas, in dhyana mudra; Artist Unknown, Cambodia (Khmer)

Title
Four seated Buddhas, in dhyana mudra
Artist
Artist Unknown, Cambodia (Khmer)
Physical Description
A molded and incised relief sculpture of four seated Buddhas, on a dais with floral rosette motifs.
Century
12th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
2000/2.152
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 7.49657
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
descriptors
design elements
figures (representations)
motifs
objects we use
people and culture
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type

Crescent-shaped box with human face; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba

Title
Crescent-shaped box with human face
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1985/1.141
Medium and Support
wood and tkoola powder
relevance
rank 7.49657
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
heads
motifs
natural element motifs
objects we use
the human body
upper body

Inkwell made of cut crystal with star base, monogrammed lid, "B" sterling silver; Artist Unknown

Title
Inkwell made of cut crystal with star base, monogrammed lid, "B" sterling silver
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A small. square, crystal inkwell with a sterling silver lid. A star is engraved on the bottom of the base. The lid is monogrammed.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.271
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 7.49101
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metalwork
motifs
natural element motifs
object genres
object genres by material

Head of a ram; Artist Unknown, India, Bengal

Title
Head of a ram
Artist
Artist Unknown, India, Bengal
Physical Description
This terracotta is modeled in the shape of a ram’s head. The snout is softly modeled by hand and his two horns form coils to either side of his head. A decorative band with punch-marked floral decoration on it divides the snout from the area of the head with the spiral horns. The horns are decorated with lines and encircle a donut shaped element in the center. A floral motif is between the two above the decorative band and other punch-marked floral forms decorate his snout at the top and at each cheek. His eyes are incised in a diamond pattern with a circular center and his nostrils are simple indentations.
Century
1st century
Object Creation Date
1st century
Accession Number
1980/2.283
Medium and Support
terracotta
relevance
rank 7.46032
Secondary Keywords
animals
animals and creatures
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
mammals
motifs
sheep
the human body
the natural world
upper body

Guru Dragpo Votive Plaque, in the shape of a lotus petal; Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal

Title
Guru Dragpo Votive Plaque, in the shape of a lotus petal
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal
Physical Description
A bas-relief carving made of bone and in the shape of a lotus petal, depicting a wrathful guardian of the Tibetan Buddhist faith. At the base of the "petal" are the tops of mountains, with the waves of the sea visible between them; in the rounded part of the "petal," a border of flames encircles a dynamic image of the bodhisattva Vajrapani in his wrathful form. The background behind Vajrapani is incised with closely spaced wavy lines, again suggesting flames.
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1985/2.49
Medium and Support
bone
relevance
rank 7.37409
Secondary Keywords
asia (continent)
asian
associated concepts
buddhist doctrinal concepts
china (nation)
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
design elements
doctrinal concepts
geographic and political locations
materials
materials by composition
motifs
natural element motifs
people and culture
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
south asian
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Dorje Legpa Votive Plaque; Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal

Title
Dorje Legpa Votive Plaque
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal
Physical Description
A bas-relief carving made of bone and in the shape of a lotus petal, depicting Pehar, a guardian of the Tibetan Buddhist faith, in wrathful form. At the base of the "petal" are the tops of mountains, with the waves of the sea visible between them; in the rounded part of the "petal," a border of flames encircles a dynamic image of Pehar, his garments flowing in the wind as he rides on a snow lion. The background behind Pehar is incised with closely spaced wavy lines, again suggesting flames.
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1985/2.50
Medium and Support
bone
relevance
rank 7.36896
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
asia (continent)
asian
associated concepts
china (nation)
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
design elements
geographic and political locations
legendary creatures
materials
materials by composition
motifs
natural element motifs
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by activity
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
south asian
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

The Planets - The Sun (No. 4 of the series of 7 prints); Hans Sebald Beham

Title
The Planets - The Sun (No. 4 of the series of 7 prints)
Artist
Hans Sebald Beham
Artist Life Dates
1500-1550
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
1500-1550
Accession Number
1949/1.133
Medium and Support
woodcut on paper
relevance
rank 7.35759
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
descriptors
design elements
earth sciences concepts
motifs
natural element motifs
objects
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
scientific concepts
transportation
vehicles

White celadon bowl with incised diamond pattern; Takuo Katô

Title
White celadon bowl with incised diamond pattern
Artist
Takuo Katô
Physical Description
The large white bowl is round with a wide rim and a narrow bottom; almost like an up-side-down cone shape. Diamond patterns are stamped around the middle of the body. It has no foot. The rim is slightly warped.
Artist Life Dates
1917-2005
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1960
Accession Number
1963/2.68
Medium and Support
Porcelain with white celadon glaze
relevance
rank 7.35718
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
geometric motifs
motifs
objects we use
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
vessels

Bowl with carved lotus petals design; Kiln Unknown, Vietnam

Title
Bowl with carved lotus petals design
Artist
Kiln Unknown, Vietnam
Physical Description
A rounded bowl, its lower two-thirds carved as a lotus blossom centered on the foot of the bowl, with two bands of double incised lines around the rim area. The pale yellow-brown glaze is worn in some areas. Five spur marks inside.
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
16th century
Accession Number
1991/1.97
Medium and Support
stoneware with yellow green glaze
relevance
rank 7.33816
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by form
descriptors
design elements
motifs
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
plant-derived motifs
pottery (object genre)
vessels

Paperweight or box cover: underside carved with lotus and double vajra motifs; Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal

Title
Paperweight or box cover: underside carved with lotus and double vajra motifs
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Accession Number
1983/1.112
Medium and Support
stone
relevance
rank 7.23344
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
descriptors
design elements
motifs
people and culture
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
south asian
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Duck and Lotus; Gao Qipei (Kao Ch'i-p'ei)

Title
Duck and Lotus
Artist
Gao Qipei (Kao Ch'i-p'ei)
Physical Description
In this large scroll Gao depicts a duck swimming among aquatic plants in the shade of a cluster of lotus.
Artist Life Dates
1660-1734
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1690-1734
Accession Number
1961/1.162
Medium and Support
ink and color on paper
relevance
rank 7.22098
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
birds
buildings and the land
descriptors
design elements
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
motifs
natural landscapes
plant-derived motifs
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components

Covered Dish; Artist Unknown, Germany

Title
Covered Dish
Artist
Artist Unknown, Germany
Physical Description
White ceramic dish with attached covered bowl. Gold leave detail border and flower motifs as decoration. The handle of the dish cover is a ceramic detailed and painted flower.
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
2009/2.9
Medium and Support
glazed porcelain
relevance
rank 7.20529
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
design elements
motifs
objects we use
plant-derived motifs
vessels for serving and consuming food

Ball spoon with vegetal ornament; Artist Unknown, Norway

Title
Ball spoon with vegetal ornament
Artist
Artist Unknown, Norway
Physical Description
This silver ball spoon consists of a round bowl joined to a stem composed of a flattened section and a twist stem that terminates in an ornamental ball knop. An incised six-petal flower surrounded by bands of geometric ornament decorates the interior of the bowl. The flattened section of the stem is adorned with vegetal ornament.
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
1620-1640
Accession Number
1968/2.45
Medium and Support
gilded silver
relevance
rank 7.19142
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
motifs
object genres
object genres by function
object genres by material
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
plant-derived motifs
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