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Title
Sunset over Water
Artist
Walmsley Brothers
Artist Life Dates
active circa 1890-1899
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1897
Accession Number
1990/2.10
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 4.62903
Secondary Keywords
atmospheric effects
geography
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
reflections
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
Title
Red Raku ware teabowl with imprinted leaf designs
Artist
Raku Tan'nyû
Physical Description
This rustic, earth tone ceramic tea bowl has a rough, natural feeling texture. Impressed into the outer sides of the tea bowl are the imprints of pine needles.
Artist Life Dates
1795 - 1854
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1820 - circa 1840
Accession Number
1954/1.537
Medium and Support
earthenware with red and gray glaze
relevance
rank 4.62442
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
food
materials
materials by function
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Sugar Caster (one of a pair)
Artist
Monogrammist CO
Physical Description
This sugar caster consists of an octagonal body topped by a domed lid. The body stands on a molded, octagonal base with alternating concave sides, a design carried through the rest of the body and the lid. The lid is pierced with geometric and floral patterns that alternate on each facet, and is surmounted by a rounded finial. The tall, slender proportions of the caster are counterbalanced by the horizontal moldings that decorate the base, body and lid. An unidentified coat of arms appears on the body of the caster.
Artist Life Dates
active 1739-1742
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1739
Accession Number
1966/2.6
Medium and Support
silver
relevance
rank 4.59745
Secondary Keywords
casters (vessels)
condiment vessels
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
design elements
europe (continent)
european
european styles and periods
geographic and political locations
metalwork
netherlands (nation)
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
renaissance-baroque styles and periods
south holland (province)
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Sugar Caster (one of a pair)
Artist
Monogrammist CO
Physical Description
This sugar caster consists of an octagonal body topped by a domed lid. The body stands on a molded, octagonal base with alternating concave sides, a design carried through the rest of the body and the lid. The lid is pierced with geometric and floral patterns that alternate on each facet, and is surmounted by a rounded finial. The tall, slender proportions of the caster are counterbalanced by the horizontal moldings that decorate the base, body and lid. An unidentified coat of arms appears on the body of the caster.
Artist Life Dates
active 1739-1742
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
1739
Accession Number
1966/2.5
Medium and Support
silver
relevance
rank 4.59745
Secondary Keywords
casters (vessels)
condiment vessels
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
design elements
europe (continent)
european
european styles and periods
geographic and political locations
metalwork
netherlands (nation)
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
renaissance-baroque styles and periods
south holland (province)
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Tappan Zee
Artist
Arthur B. Davies
Artist Life Dates
1862-1928
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1924
Accession Number
1955/1.101
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 4.59738
Secondary Keywords
cityscapes
drapery
figures
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
people and occupations
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
sketches
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
Title
Tea bowl with flaring rim
Artist
Hara Masao
Physical Description
Footed stoneware bowl with tenmoku 'oil spot' glaze and unglazed foot. The bowl black tenmoku glaze blends to brown at the flared rim.
Artist Life Dates
20th century
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1975-1980
Accession Number
1980/2.164
Medium and Support
stoneware with "oil spot" tenmoku glaze
relevance
rank 4.57516
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
food
materials
materials by function
objects
objects we use
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Bowl with figure holding goblet and flask
Artist
Iraq
Century
9th-10th century
Object Creation Date
late 9th century - 10th century
Accession Number
1961/1.187
Medium and Support
earthenware with opaque white glaze with white luster
relevance
rank 4.55112
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
bottles
bottles by form
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Water, from The Four Elements
Artist
Jan van de Velde
Artist Life Dates
active 1593-1641
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1620
Accession Number
1994/2.39
Medium and Support
etching and engraving on thin, slightly textured, off-white laid paper
relevance
rank 4.51161
Secondary Keywords
animals
child
mammals
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
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Title
Marine
Artist
Artist Unknown, Netherlands
Physical Description
This graphite and wash piece has two sailboats in the foreground with multiple sailboats in the background. They are situated at the drawing’s horizon and float on a large body of water. A signature is on the upper left corner.
Object Creation Date
1625-1750
Accession Number
2009/1.533
Medium and Support
graphite, wash on paper
relevance
rank 4.50702
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
settlements and landscapes
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
Title
Shore Scene
Artist
Samuel Triscott
Artist Life Dates
1846-1925
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1846-1925
Accession Number
1955/1.86
Medium and Support
watercolor on white paper
relevance
rank 4.50003
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
ships
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
Title
By the Roaring Bull
Artist
Arthur B. Davies
Artist Life Dates
1862-1928
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
before 1911
Accession Number
1983/1.159
Medium and Support
pastel on dark grey paper
relevance
rank 4.47879
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
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Title
Ventriloquist
Artist
Jasper Johns
Physical Description
A print of a wooden table containing a cup and a vase.
Artist Life Dates
born 1930
Object Creation Date
1985
Accession Number
2011/1.61
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 4.45157
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
materials
materials by origin
objects we use
plant material
support furniture
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
wood and wood products
Title
S. Margherita
Artist
Alfredo Noack
Artist Life Dates
ca.1860s-1870s
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1860-1870
Accession Number
1988/1.112
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
relevance
rank 4.44678
Secondary Keywords
architecture
geography
objects we use
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by general type
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
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Title
Bottle
Artist
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Physical Description
This small bottle consists of iridescent glass with mirror-like surfaces and swirling desigsn in green and brown that evoke agate. The dark designs are in bands that grow up from the base and along the shoulder.
Artist Life Dates
1848-1933
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1896-1900
Accession Number
1972/2.205
Medium and Support
glass with federzeichnung decoration in silver luster with amber and green stria
relevance
rank 4.36735
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
medium
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Bottle
Artist
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Physical Description
This small bottle consists of iridescent glass with mirror-like surfaces and swirling desigsn in green and brown that evoke agate. The dark designs are in bands that grow up from the base and along the shoulder.
Artist Life Dates
1848-1933
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1896-1900
Accession Number
1972/2.206
Medium and Support
glass with federzeichnung decoration in silver luster with amber-green striation
relevance
rank 4.36735
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
medium
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Venice from the Lido
Artist
John Postle Heseltine
Artist Life Dates
(active 1843 - 1929)
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1879
Accession Number
1973/1.769
Medium and Support
etching on paper
relevance
rank 4.36617
Secondary Keywords
architecture
human-powered watercraft
objects we use
people and occupations
plants
rowed watercraft
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
single level rowed watercraft
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
Title
Baveno
Artist
Anonymous European
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1996/1.54
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 4.35688
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
plants
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
Title
Glass snuff bottle woth horse and trees
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
18th-19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1780-1880
Accession Number
1980/2.143
Medium and Support
glass and lapis lazuli
relevance
rank 4.34803
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for smoking and tobacco use
culinary containers
drinking vessels
mammals
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Meisho koshikake hakkei: Young woman with a glass goblet
Artist
Kitagawa Utamaro
Artist Life Dates
(Edo, 1754 - 1806, Edo)
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
mid 1790s
Accession Number
1972/2.116
Medium and Support
color woodblock print on paper with mica ground
relevance
rank 4.32915
Secondary Keywords
asian
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
forms
genres
making art
objects we use
schools of japanese paintings and prints
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Cup stand with molded and inlaid slip designs
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
The cup rest is decorated with a lotus medallion with two rows of petals and its edge and foot are also shaped like a flower.The surface is coated with a greenish blue glaze. The edge and foot of the cup stand are decorated with white inlaid chrysanthemum motifs.
Century
12th-13th century
Object Creation Date
12th century - 13th century
Accession Number
1973/2.32
Medium and Support
stoneware with celadon glaze
relevance
rank 4.31784
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
objects we use
plates (dishes)
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
View of Pallanza
Artist
Anonymous Italian?
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1996/1.55
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
relevance
rank 4.31344
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
people and occupations
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by general type
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
Title
Monte Pellegrino e il Molo Palermo
Artist
Giorgio Sommer
Artist Life Dates
1834-1914
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1850-1899
Accession Number
1995/1.75
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
relevance
rank 4.31344
Secondary Keywords
architecture
descriptors
geography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
roads
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
ships
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by general type
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
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Title
Flowers in a Goblet No. 2
Artist
Marsden Hartley
Artist Life Dates
(Lewiston, Maine, 1/14/1877 - 9/2/1943, Ellsworth, Maine)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1923
Accession Number
1985/2.112
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 4.30573
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
plants
the natural world
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Flowers in Goblet #4
Artist
Marsden Hartley
Artist Life Dates
(Lewiston, Maine, 1/14/1877 - 9/2/1943, Ellsworth, Maine)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1923
Accession Number
1958/1.96
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 4.30573
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
plants
the natural world
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Ashtray with freestanding rabbit
Artist
René Lalique
Physical Description
Clear glass saucer with milky, iridescent free-standing form in the center shaped like a rabbit.
Artist Life Dates
(1860 - 1945)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1919-1930
Accession Number
1972/2.229
Medium and Support
glass
relevance
rank 4.30573
Secondary Keywords
animals
animals and creatures
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
mammals
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
the natural world
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
The Wine Glass
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A long-stem wine glass is seen brightly lit from above and set against a dark, undescribed background. The glass stands on a shallow footed metal tray.
Artist Life Dates
1834-1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1858
Accession Number
1992/2.4
Medium and Support
etching on white laid paper
relevance
rank 4.26220
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
medium
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Wine cup with incised patterns
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
The celadon cup has a mildly inverted rim with curved sides that are bent once, at a sharp angle, near the base. The surface is coated with a greenish blue glaze. The slightly inward-turning mouth facilitates drinking while the sides curve gently toward the base.
Object Creation Date
early 12th century
Accession Number
2004/1.225
Medium and Support
stoneware with celadon glaze
relevance
rank 4.26220
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking vessels
medium
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Crystal Inkwell with Enameled Yellow and White Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A crystal inkwell with a rectangular shape body and a yellow lid.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.284
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 4.25903
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for writing equipment
culinary containers
drinking vessels
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
A Squall
Artist
William Trost Richards
Artist Life Dates
1833-1905
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1893
Accession Number
1955/1.84
Medium and Support
watercolor on white paper
relevance
rank 4.25366
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
events
geography
inorganic material
masts
materials
materials by composition
natural events
objects we use
people and culture
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
ships
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
Title
Rescue (Rettung), pl. 4 from 'A Glove' (Ein Handschuh), Opus VI
Artist
Max Klinger
Artist Life Dates
1857-1920
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1878-1881
Accession Number
1986/1.155.4
Medium and Support
etching on off-white wove paper
relevance
rank 4.24269
Secondary Keywords
events
natural events
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes
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Title
Sailboat and Mountain with Calligraphy Poem, Mt. Fuji
Artist
Tanomura Chokunyû
Physical Description
Light green-gold cloth background with a scene of a mountain, a poem and a sailboat.
Artist Life Dates
1814-1907
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.253
Medium and Support
ink on paper, silk and paper backing
relevance
rank 4.24139
Secondary Keywords
upward
buildings and the land
landforms
landforms and landform components
landforms by shape or position
landscapes (environments)
natural landscapes
objects we use
sailing vessels
sailing vessels by size
settlements and landscapes
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by method of propulsion
watercraft by specific type
Title
Gu (libation goblet, one of a pair with 1948/1.117)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Wine drinking goblet or beaker with a wide, trumpet-shaped mouth, narrow, banded waist, and flaring foot. The slender silhouette of the vessel suggests a date towards the end of the Late Shang period. The body is decorated with Tao-tie mask design, divided by the elaborate raised flanges. An inscription is found inside the flaring foot, presumably the name of the person that the vessel is dedicated.
Century
12th-11th century BCE
Object Creation Date
circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE
Accession Number
1948/1.118
Medium and Support
cast bronze with heavy malachite patina
relevance
rank 4.23230
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
events
objects we use
people and culture
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Gu (libation goblet, one of a pair with 1948/1.118)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Wine drinking goblet or beaker with a wide, trumpet-shaped mouth, narrow, banded waist, and flaring foot. The slender silhouette of the vessel suggests a date towards the end of the Late Shang period. The body is decorated with Tao-tie mask design, divided by the elaborate raised flanges. An inscription is found inside the flaring foot, presumably the name of the person that the vessel is dedicated or the clan emblem.
Century
12th-11th century BCE
Object Creation Date
circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE
Accession Number
1948/1.117
Medium and Support
cast bronze with heavy malachite patina
relevance
rank 4.23230
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
events
objects we use
people and culture
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Covered Goblet with Attributes of the Hunt
Artist
Daniel Marot
Artist Life Dates
c.1663-1752
Century
Late 17th-Early 18th century
Object Creation Date
1663-1752
Accession Number
1959/2.58
Medium and Support
pen and gray ink with ink wash
relevance
rank 4.21625
Secondary Keywords
animals
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
drinking glasses
drinking vessels
figures
horns
hunting
mammals
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
plants
the natural world
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.31
Medium and Support
wood
relevance
rank 4.20899
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Celadon charger with incised floral designs (pair with 2002/2.5)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
2002/2.6
Medium and Support
stoneware with celadon glaze
relevance
rank 4.19117
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
dishes
objects we use
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Celadon charger with incised floral designs (pair with 2002/2.6)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
16th century
Accession Number
2002/2.5
Medium and Support
Stoneware with celadon glaze
relevance
rank 4.19117
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
dishes
objects we use
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Inkwell of art nouveau design, crystal with sterling silver lid, rounded corners
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A crystal inwell with a cube body and rounded edge corners and a silver lid on top.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.286
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 4.16553
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
containers for writing equipment
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
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Title
Kuttrolf-like Decanter
Artist
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Physical Description
This orange/yellow iridescent decanter with a triangular-shapped stopper is pinched in the middle, dividing the vessel into several separate channels.
Artist Life Dates
1848-1933
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1896-1900
Accession Number
1972/2.221
Medium and Support
iridescent gold and rust glass
relevance
rank 4.15710
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
household objects
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
medium
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
vessels for serving and consuming food
vessels for serving drinks
Title
Palm wine cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Kuba Peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Description
Cylindrical, wood carved cup with geometric motifs and linear, interlocking surface designs that cover the entire surface of the object.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1983/1.372
Medium and Support
wood
relevance
rank 4.15282
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Palm Wine Drinking Horn
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Kuba Peoples Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Description
Buffalo horn with concentric circles, geometric shapes and beadlike bands carved in relief follow the natural contours of the horn to its pointed tip. Has a local repair—a metal suture sewn at the mouth to stabilize a crack. Has cord pierced through tip.
Century
late 18th - early 19th century
Object Creation Date
1800-1850
Accession Number
2005/1.209
Medium and Support
buffalo horn
relevance
rank 4.15282
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
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Title
Shallow lobed bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
This flower-shaped celadon bottle with impressed decorations has a flat bottom and slanting sides. The form of the vessel was produced using a mold. The thick wall gives the bowl a rough appearance. The everted mouth forms a flat rim in the shape of a flower. A green glaze is applied to the entire surface.
Century
10th–14th century
Object Creation Date
10th century - 11th century
Accession Number
1987/1.305
Medium and Support
Stoneware with crackled celadon glaze
relevance
rank 4.12614
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Jian ware teabowl from Shuiji, Northern Fujian province
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
deep, conical shaped bowl with brown glaze, and hare-fur like striation, thick iron glaze reaches above the exposed base, classical design of the jian ware teabowl of Song period
Century
12th-13th century
Object Creation Date
12th century - 13th century
Accession Number
1964/2.8
Medium and Support
stoneware with dark grey body and dark glaze
relevance
rank 4.12010
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Hammered Sterling Silver Inkwell with sterling silver lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
Silver inkwell made with glass, metal and silver; it has a cylinder body and a round top lid. The body of the inkwell is covered with patterns.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.290
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 4.10755
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Cup with tiny handle
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
It has narrow flat base, globular body and straight neck. The color is dark grayish-blue.
Century
5th–6th century
Object Creation Date
5th century - 6th century
Accession Number
1982/2.54
Medium and Support
stoneware with gray glaze
relevance
rank 4.09962
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
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Title
Small Single-Handed Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
It has a flat base, globular body and straight neck. There is no design on the surface of the body. The attached handle is a little small and thick.
Object Creation Date
1st half 6th century
Accession Number
2004/1.191
Medium and Support
stoneware
relevance
rank 4.09962
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Large cup with handle
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
This cup is divided three parts into mouth, midsection and lower part of the body. The mouth is slightly everted. A handle is attached starting below the second band and ending close to the bottom. There is a line between each part. The color is green and the surface is not trimmed well.
Century
5th–6th century
Object Creation Date
5th century - 6th century
Accession Number
1982/2.55
Medium and Support
stoneware
relevance
rank 4.09962
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
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Title
Large cup with globular body, cylindrical neck and twisted-vine handle
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
It has a flat base, globular body and straight neck. Two narrow ridges encircle the body and a ridge encircles between the body and neck. The attached handle is a little small and get twisted.
Century
5th century
Object Creation Date
5th century
Accession Number
2004/1.192
Medium and Support
stoneware
relevance
rank 4.09962
Secondary Keywords
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Title
Pewter "teapot" inkwell, porcelain ink insert, wood handle, fance spout
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A pewter inkwell in the shape of a teapot. The handle is made out of wood and the spout is porcelain.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.266
Medium and Support
metal, wood, porcelain
relevance
rank 4.09844
Secondary Keywords
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Title
White teapot with stamped dragonfly design (pair w/ 1954/1.503)
Artist
Seifû Yohei III
Artist Life Dates
1854-1914
Century
Late 19th-early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1893-1914
Accession Number
1954/1.512
Medium and Support
porcelain with clear glaze
relevance
rank 4.09126
Secondary Keywords
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