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Title

St. Demetrius

Artist

Joannes Charalampos

Artist Life Dates

18th century

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1757

Accession Number

1976/2.78

Medium and Support

oil, gold and silver on panel

relevance

rank 22.35836

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

edged weapons

mammals

objects

objects we use

people and occupations

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

religious figures

spears (weapons)

spears by form

staff weapons

swords

the natural world

weaponry

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Bayonet Attack, November

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

Soliders in the middle of a hollowed out land mass holding guns and firing.

Artist Life Dates

1912-1990

Object Creation Date

1941; printed 2003

Accession Number

2014/2.313

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 22.34367

Secondary Keywords

armed conflicts

armed forces

events

firearms

objects we use

organizations

people and culture

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Design for a Vertical Panel (1 of a set of 12)

Artist

Henri Salembier

Artist Life Dates

1753-1820

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

1781

Accession Number

1959/2.67

Medium and Support

pen and black ink with black and brown wash

relevance

rank 21.59389

Secondary Keywords

animals

faces

objects we use

panels

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

reptiles and amphibians

serpents

study

the natural world

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Goldweight in the shape of three cannons

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Goldweight in the shape of a bundle of three cannons.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.506

Medium and Support

brass

relevance

rank 21.57527

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

firearms

geographic and political locations

goldweights

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Goldweight in the shape of a cannon

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Goldweight in the shape of a cannon.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.446

Medium and Support

brass

relevance

rank 21.57527

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

firearms

geographic and political locations

goldweights

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Rustam Fights with Ashkabus, from the Shahnama of Firdausi

Artist

Shiraz and Timurid Schools

Century

15th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1460

Accession Number

1963/1.51

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold leaf on paper

relevance

rank 21.34578

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

animals

literary

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

the natural world

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Gurgin Fights with Andariman, from the Shahnama of Firdausi

Artist

Shiraz and Timurid Schools

Century

15th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1460

Accession Number

1963/1.55

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold leaf on paper

relevance

rank 20.88649

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

descriptors

how we live

inorganic material

literary

materials

materials by composition

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

war

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Amor (Amor), pl. 10 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

1986/1.155.10

Medium and Support

etching on off-white wove paper

relevance

rank 20.63790

Secondary Keywords

clothing

cupids

objects

objects we use

people and occupations

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

the natural world

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Trophy with Attributes of the Hunt

Artist

Christophe Huet

Artist Life Dates

1695-1759

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

18th century

Accession Number

1959/2.63

Medium and Support

chalk on paper

relevance

rank 20.48350

Secondary Keywords

hunting

objects

objects we use

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

spears

the natural world

weaponry

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Iconography series: "Danu" [Sagittarius]: Archer-centaur

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur School

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1840

Accession Number

1985/2.137

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

relevance

rank 20.28146

Secondary Keywords

animals

landscapes

mammals

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

the natural world

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Abraham Entertaining the Angels

Artist

Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist Life Dates

1606-1669

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

1656

Accession Number

1956/1.76

Medium and Support

etching on paper

relevance

rank 20.21518

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

architecture

bible

child

descriptors

figures

geography

how we live

materials

materials by function

objects

objects we use

old testament

people and occupations

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

religion

subject matter

vessels

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Forced March to the Front between Lonie and Mitulen, Poland

Artist

André Kertész

Physical Description

A long row of male soldiers march down a Hungarian landscape. They are dressed in uniform and carrying artilery. They are boardered by a field of vegetation and an arid mountain range.

Artist Life Dates

1894-1985

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

July 19, 1915; printed 1981

Accession Number

1985/1.125.9

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 20.16063

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

descriptors

design elements

firearms

objects we use

ornament areas

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

religions

religions and religious concepts

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Rama, classical pose of the God who carries a quiver of arrows across right shoulder

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, South India

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

18th century

Accession Number

1977/2.60

Medium and Support

bronze

relevance

rank 19.44668

Secondary Keywords

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Throwing Knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Brazzaville), Baya-Bumali

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.115

Medium and Support

metal blade with wood handle

relevance

rank 19.34966

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

edged weapons

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Throwing Knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bandja

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.87

Medium and Support

metal blade with leather grip

relevance

rank 19.34966

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

edged weapons

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Folk archer

Artist

India, Central India

Century

17th-18th century

Object Creation Date

17th century - 18th century

Accession Number

1976/2.72

Medium and Support

bronze

relevance

rank 19.25588

Secondary Keywords

art genres

artistic concepts

associated concepts

concepts in the arts

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Ragamala: Vighasa Ragini

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur School

Century

Late 18th-Early 19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1800

Accession Number

1980/2.294

Medium and Support

ink and opaque watercolor on paper

relevance

rank 19.23811

Secondary Keywords

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Asesinato del General Sandino detras del Viejo Campo de Aviacion

Artist

Armando Morales

Physical Description

Three kneeling men are being executed by soldiers. The soldiers are wearing masks and holding guns.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1927

Object Creation Date

1993

Accession Number

2011/1.96.7

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

relevance

rank 19.12148

Secondary Keywords

events

firearms

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

prints

prints by process or technique

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Apollyon

Artist

William Blake

Physical Description

Drawing of militaristic angels approaching two men fighting at sea. One angels holds a bow and above and to the right are three more angels carrying clouds. On the left of the image is a serpent curled around a tree.

Artist Life Dates

1757-1827

Century

18th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1757-1827

Accession Number

1954/1.209

Medium and Support

graphite on white paper

relevance

rank 18.88599

Secondary Keywords

animals

events

natural events

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

reptiles and amphibians

serpents

the natural world

waterscapes

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

The Labors of Hercules: Nessus and Deianira (one of the set of 13 prints)

Artist

Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist Life Dates

1502- circa 1561

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1550

Accession Number

1956/1.71

Medium and Support

engraving on paper

relevance

rank 18.71893

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

animals

animals and creatures

clothing

descriptors

figures

figures (representations)

iconography

inorganic material

legendary creatures

mammals

materials

materials by composition

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by state or condition

projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

the natural world

visual works

visual works by subject type

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Gunner Loading Ammunition, 1941-45

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A gunman loads multiple rounds of ammunition into a large firearm.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

2003

Accession Number

2012/2.70

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 18.71643

Secondary Keywords

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

photographic prints

photographic prints by process

photographs

photographs by form

positives

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

General Pedro Altamirano

Artist

Armando Morales

Physical Description

Four armed men stand in front of a building. One man is kneeling with a machine gun on a tripod. Two dogs and a horse are with them.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1927

Object Creation Date

1993

Accession Number

2011/1.96.4

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

relevance

rank 18.45853

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

firearms

mammals

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

prints

prints by process or technique

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Kalpasutra manuscript, leaf: The Courtesan Kosha and the King's Charioteer (fol. no. 102v)

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, Gujarat

Physical Description

Alongside a block of calligraphic text a red rectable sets off an illustrative space. In the bottom right corner of the illustration a woman dances, and on the left a larger figure pulls an arrow taught in a bow.

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

early 15th century

Accession Number

1997/2.39

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

relevance

rank 18.04670

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

image-making processes and techniques

information artifacts

information artifacts by physical form

information forms

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

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

writing (processes)

Title

Throwing knife

Artist

African, Congo (Zaire), Zande

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925

Accession Number

1983/1.149

Medium and Support

engraved and hand-forged iron and fiber

relevance

rank 17.93047

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

edged weapons

fiber and fiber products

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

knives

materials

materials by composition

materials by form

materials by physical form

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Soviet Soldier Firing Captured German Panzerfaust at Night

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A Soviet soldier fires a German Panzerfaust firearm at night with a companion.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

late 1942; printed 2003

Accession Number

2012/2.69

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 17.68786

Secondary Keywords

asia (continent)

descriptors

geographic and political locations

image-making processes and techniques

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

photographic techniques

photography and photographic processes and techniques

picture-taking techniques

picture-taking techniques by location or context

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

russia (nation)

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Berlin is Taken, May 1945

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

Taken Berlin. In the foreground is a cannon while in the back hollowed-out buildings burn.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

2003

Accession Number

2012/2.80

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 17.55297

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

europe (continent)

firearms

geographic and political locations

germany (nation)

objects we use

photographic prints

photographic prints by process

photographs

photographs by form

physicochemical processes

positives

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

The Labors of Hercules: The Giant Antaeus (one of the set of 13 prints)

Artist

Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist Life Dates

1502- circa 1561

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1550

Accession Number

1956/1.66

Medium and Support

engraving on paper

relevance

rank 17.49674

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

animals

clubs

fights

figures

figures (representations)

iconography

mammals

objects

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

people by state or condition

physical activities

physical activities by general context

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

stand

the natural world

visual works

visual works by subject type

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

A Call to Arms, 1941-45

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

An officer holding binoculars looking across a field seated next to a cannon calls out. A group of soldiers run to the scene to prepare for battle.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

2003

Accession Number

2012/2.75

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 17.04362

Secondary Keywords

vision

armed conflicts

equipment

equipment by context

equipment for personal use

events

firearms

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

photographic prints

photographic prints by process

photographs

photographs by form

positives

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

tools and equipment

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Copy of a Print by Gilray

Artist

George Cruikshank

Artist Life Dates

1782-1878

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1782-1878

Accession Number

1983/1.128

Medium and Support

graphite on paper

relevance

rank 16.57857

Secondary Keywords

animals

atmospheric effects

european

european styles and periods

geography

houses

mammals

modern british styles and movements

modern british styles by reign

modern european regional styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the natural world

waterscapes

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Ngbaka Throwing Knife

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.69

Medium and Support

metal blade with fabric and cord covered wood handle

relevance

rank 16.52354

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

central and equatorial african styles

descriptors

edged weapons

northern democratic republic of congo styles

northwest democratic republic of congo styles

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

people and culture

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

weapons

weapons and ammunition

western democratic republic of congo styles

Title

Prendimiento del General Sandino frente al "Hormiguero"

Artist

Armando Morales

Physical Description

A group of men holding guns gather around a car. Spotlights from a nearby building are focused on the car as well.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1927

Object Creation Date

1993

Accession Number

2011/1.96.6

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

relevance

rank 16.34581

Secondary Keywords

firearms

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

objects we use

passenger vehicles

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

prints

prints by process or technique

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

small arms

small arms by form

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Venus and Cupid

Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Physical Description

This black and white print shows a nude woman and young boy with wings within an oval shape.The woman is lounging on a draped surface and has her arm around the boy. He is facing toward her and pushing an arrow against her left breast. Other smaller scenes surround these figures including, a woman in a chariot drawn by swans; a man and a woman conversing in a forest; two figures in a landscape scene and two birds nestled together. Outside the oval in the corners of the work are hearts, flaming arrows and roses . At the bottom is Latin lettering.

Artist Life Dates

1558 - 1617

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1596

Accession Number

1998/2.17

Medium and Support

engraving on laid paper

relevance

rank 16.23362

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

image-making processes and techniques

objects we use

printing

printing and printing processes and techniques

prints

prints by process or technique

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

The Red Army Crosses the Oder River into Germany, December

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A group of Red Army soldiers transporting a small cannon through the Oder River to enter Germany.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

1944; printed 2003

Accession Number

2012/2.73

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 15.93879

Secondary Keywords

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

europe (continent)

firearms

geographic and political locations

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

photographic prints

photographic prints by process

photographs

photographs by form

positives

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

riverine bodies

settlements and landscapes

small arms

small arms by form

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Digambara Jain manuscript page: Jina and devotees

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, Sirohi School

Physical Description

Multi-colored ink on paper. Prominent reds, yellows and blues. Six figures, three smaller (clothed), three larger (nude or semi-nude). Scene of worship.

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 18th century

Accession Number

1975/2.176

Medium and Support

ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

relevance

rank 15.76247

Secondary Keywords

asian

associated concepts

biological concepts

forms

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

health and related concepts

health-related concepts

lighting devices

lighting devices by form

making art

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

physical activities

physical activities by general context

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

scientific concepts

text-based art

torches and torch holders

visual works

visual works by subject type

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Untitled

Artist

Robert Rauschenberg

Physical Description

Images of a old fashioned space shuttle, a man hanging on to two arrows, a face, the American flag. Done in red ink with beige filler, except for the man and the arrows, who are filled in with white.

Artist Life Dates

1925 - 2008

Object Creation Date

1970

Accession Number

2011/1.66

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

relevance

rank 15.67386

Secondary Keywords

air and space transportation vehicles

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

heads

identifying artifacts

information artifacts

information artifacts by function

information forms

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

photographic prints

photographic prints by color

photographs

photographs by form

positives

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

the human body

transportation vehicles

upper body

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

The Attack on an Emigrant Train

Artist

Charles Ferdinand Wimar

Physical Description

The painting depicts a group of American settlers attempting to defend themselves against attack by a band of Native Americans. A covered wagon pulled by two horses is at the center of the composition; at left, two Native Americans attack the wagon with war clubs and tomahawks; a figure on the lead horse points a pistol directly at the head of one of his attackers, while a figure at the rear of the wagon shoots another attacker. At right other warriors on horseback ride past the train shooting arrows and wielding tomahawks.

Artist Life Dates

1828-1862

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1856

Accession Number

1895.80

Medium and Support

oil on canvas

relevance

rank 15.64401

Secondary Keywords

american regions

americas

animals

animals and creatures

armed conflicts

associated concepts

atmospheric effects

buildings and the land

cargo vehicles

cargo vehicles by form

cutting equipment

cutting tools

earth sciences concepts

edged weapons

equipment

equipment by process

events

fights

firearms

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

grassland

how we live

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

landscapes (environments)

locality

long guns

mammals

natural landscapes

north & central america

north american

objects

objects we use

passenger vehicles

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

physical activities

physical activities by general context

physical sciences concepts

plant communities

projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with explosive propellant

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

small arms by form

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the americas

the natural world

tools and equipment

transportation vehicles

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vehicles

war

weaponry

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Saint Sebastian

Artist

Master B of the Die

Artist Life Dates

active ca. 1530

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

16th century

Accession Number

1983/1.154

Medium and Support

engraving on laid paper

relevance

rank 15.49000

Secondary Keywords

architecture

atmospheric effects

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

cityscapes

geography

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by gender

people by state or condition

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

religious figures

riverine bodies

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Battle of the Genji and Heike Forces

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This 6-fold screen is a depiction of the Battle of Genji and Heike. In samurai armor, the Heike forces approach by ship from the left, while Genji forces rush to the shore on horseback and on foot—drawing the viewer’s attention to the center of the screens, where their confrontation will finally take place. The Heike forces can be identified by the red banners on their ships, while the Genji clan carries white banners.

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1573-1650

Accession Number

1964/2.64

Medium and Support

6-fold screen, ink and color on paper

relevance

rank 13.79109

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

armed conflicts

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

events

evergreens

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

landscapes (environments)

mammals

marine bodies

natural landscapes

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

physical sciences concepts

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

transportation vehicles

trees

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weapons

weapons and ammunition

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Durga, seated, with sixteen arms

Artist

Artist Unknown, India, South India

Physical Description

Durga sits with her legs in a half lotus position, crossed in front of her, but not interlaced. She has a narrow waist and rounded pointy breasts with broad shoulders. Her front two hands hold a rosary (also in a reassuring gesture) and a pot. Her other hands fan out around her. Reading clockwise, she carries a wide assortment of weapons, an arrow, sword, feather, club, discus, trident and [?] on her right and conch, bell, noose, trident, club?, shield, bow and a kapala (skull cup). She has large open eyes and a full mouth and nose. She wears jewelry including necklaces and shoulder loops, armlets, bracelets and large floral earrings. Her crown rest atop her head, but there are wing-like elements that fan out behind her ears. She sits on a squared base with stylized lotus petals over simpler moldings.

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

18th century

Accession Number

1981/2.59

Medium and Support

copper

relevance

rank 13.60291

Secondary Keywords

hollow-bodied

animal material

associated concepts

beads and sets of beads

bells and sets of bells

buildings and the land

chordophones

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

descriptors

directly struck idiophones

edged weapons

figures

herbaceous plants

keratinous material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

natural landscapes

object genres

object genres by form

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by state or condition

percussion idiophones

percussive weapons

plants

projectile weapons

projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant

projectiles with nonexplosive propellant

recreational artifacts

recreational artifacts for competitive activities

religions

religions and religious concepts

sets of beads

settlements and landscapes

shell (animal material)

shell and shell material

sound devices

sound devices by acoustical characteristics

spears (weapons)

spears by form

sports and athletic equipment

staff weapons

struck idiophones

track and field sports equipment

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weapons

weapons and ammunition

woody plants