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Title

Priest's Stole?, Satin Brocade

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.199

Medium and Support

tan, red, green and gold satin brocade with four tan and green insets

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

clergy

descriptors

drapery

fabric

geometric shapes

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

people and occupations

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

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rectangles

religion

religious figures

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

the natural world

visual and tactile

Title

Bodhisattva Mañjusri (J. Monju Bosatsu), seated on a lion

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

15th century

Object Creation Date

15th century

Accession Number

1954/1.207

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink, color and gold on silk

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buddhist doctrinal concepts

conditions and effects

descriptors

design elements

doctrinal concepts

mammals

motifs

people and culture

plant-derived motifs

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious concepts

Title

Red Raku ware shallow tea bowl

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This squat bowl is not smooth but has subtle irregularities in texture and shape, intentionally highlighted by the brilliant red glaze.

Century

19th century?

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1954/1.536

Medium and Support

earthenware with red glaze

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

early western world

near eastern

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

persian

persian pottery styles

persian styles

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels

Title

Shaver container (rectangular box with cover and divider), from a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.160A-C

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Container for vegetable tannin for ohaguro [square box with cover; the larger of two], from a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.161A&B

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Container for vegetable tannin for ohaguro [square box with cover], from a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.162A&B

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Stacked cylindrical container for oil (the larger of two), from a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.163A-C

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Stacked cylindrical container for oil (the smaller of two), from a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.164A-C

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Incense Container, (cylindrical box with cover), from a Bridal Trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.166A&B

Medium and Support

wood with black, red, and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

social science concepts

social structure

sociological concepts

Title

Suiten kyo (Sutra of Varuna, Deity of the Waters)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This is a long horizontal scroll with several calligraphic inscriptions on the right portion of the paper. On the left are 3 figural scenes. The one closest to the writing shows a male figure wearing a large headdress seated in the lotus position within a circle. Next there is a figure with four arms who stands on the back of a dragon. Two people stand on either side- one a short blue-skinned man who holds a bowl and the other a smaller figure who holds a brush and paper. The third scene shows a male figure, seated in the lotus position, who holds a sword, a wheel, a brush and paper in his four hands.

Century

14th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1300-1335

Accession Number

1964/2.104

Medium and Support

handscroll, ink and color on paper

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

animals and creatures

asia

asia (continent)

asian

creatures

descriptors

forms

genres

geographic and political locations

image-making processes and techniques

legendary creatures

locality

making art

mythology

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by state or condition

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

religion

religions

scroll paintings

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

writing (processes)

Title

Ôtsu-e: The Thunder God Fishing for His Drum

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This painting portrays the Thunder God (Raijin), a powerful and ferocious figure, is fishing for his drum, carelessly dropped in the ocean.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1987/1.368

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink and color on paper

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

cord (fiber product)

descriptors

fiber and fiber products

fiber products

materials

materials by form

materials by physical form

membranophones

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

physical activities

physical activities by location

physical activities by specific context

sound devices

sound devices by acoustical characteristics

water activities

Title

Tea Bowl, ido chawan type

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This rustic looking bowl has a circular base from which the rounded shape of the bowl extends. The clear glaze reveals the brown and black tones of the materials.

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1954/1.539

Medium and Support

stoneware with clear glaze

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

vessels

Title

Late Autumn Landscape

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

The entire top portion of this painting is seemingly blank, but represents the air and atmosphere. Below are mountains hugged by clouds and trees and vegetation in the phase of autumn.

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

16th century

Accession Number

1966/2.1

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

image-making processes and techniques

objects we use

painting and painting techniques

painting techniques

painting techniques by medium

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

seasons

settlements and landscapes

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Tsuba (sword guard) with design of Kanzan (Chinese, Han Shan) and Jittoku (Chinese, Shihde), two Zen eccentrics

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Circular tsuba, made of iron. It has two holes in the middle. Two figures, Kanzan and Jittoku, are carved on the lower right corner. Kanzan, who holds a scroll on his hand, and Jittoku, who holds a bloom stick and pointing to the sky, are looking upward. The two figures are carved slightly higher than the surface. On the back, there is the moon partially obscured by clouds. Gold and silver alloy inlays are applied to the moon and the clouds. Gold is also inlayed in their eyes, parts of the garments, and Kanzan's scroll. Shakudô (copper-gold alloy) is inlayed in Jittoku's bloom and his jacket collars.

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

early 18th century

Accession Number

1978/2.5

Medium and Support

iron with gold, silver, and shakudô (copper-gold alloy) inlays

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buddhism

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

edged weapon components

edged weapons

japanese buddhism

motifs

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

physical sciences concepts

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

scientific concepts

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapon components

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Tsuba (sword guard) with eight family crests

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Circular tsuba, made of iron. Inside an exterior circle, eight smaller circles are placed with the same spacing. The eight circles are connected to the exterior circle as well as to the three center holes where kôgai, blade, and kozuka are placed. Each of the eight circles have a different family crests. The openwork technique seen here is called "marubori" (round carving). The surface is slightly textured by minute stippling.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1978/2.7

Medium and Support

iron and gold

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

biological components

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

design elements

edged weapon components

heraldic motifs

herbaceous plants

landscapes (environments)

motifs

natural landscapes

plant components

settlements and landscapes

trees (components)

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weapon components

woody plants

Title

Tsuba (sword guard) with iris design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

It is a round, openwork iron tsuba, in the design of three interconnected irises. The two holes are plugged with gold.

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1780

Accession Number

1978/2.8

Medium and Support

iron and gold

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

edged weapons

herbaceous plants

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

natural landscapes

objects we use

plant material

plants

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weapons

weapons and ammunition

woody plants

Title

Buddhist Monk with begging bowl

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

18th century

Accession Number

1979/2.81

Medium and Support

hanging scroll fragment (framed), ink and color on silk

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

conditions and effects

descriptors

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Ivory figure of scholar (snuff bottle?)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1920-1950

Accession Number

1980/2.85

Medium and Support

ivory with polychrome decoration

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

bone

bone by form

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

dentin

descriptors

materials

materials by composition

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by degree of qualification

tooth and tooth components

tooth components

Title

Satin Brocade

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.194

Medium and Support

tan, green, orange, blue and silver satin brocade

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

drapery

fabric

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

the natural world

Title

Satin Brocade

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.197

Medium and Support

green, blue, gold and silver satin brocade

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animals

descriptors

drapery

fabric

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

the natural world

Title

Textile

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.206

Medium and Support

cream, red, blue, green, yellow and gold fabric

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

creatures

descriptors

drapery

mythology

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

Title

Kettle—Used in Tea Ceremony

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.175

Medium and Support

iron

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

asia

containers

containers by form

descriptors

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

locality

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

religion

rites and rituals

vessels

Title

Blue-and-white plate with floral motif painting, Imari ware

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1965/2.65

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

arita

asian

ceramics

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

dishes

east asian

japanese

japanese ceramics styles

japanese decorative arts styles

japanese styles

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

pottery (object genre)

stoneware

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Blue-and-white plate with painting of figures in a landscape

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1685

Accession Number

1966/1.94

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

ceramics

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

dishes

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

settlements and landscapes

stoneware

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Bodhisattva Padmapani (Avalokiteshvara; Japanese, Kannon), from Kôfukuji

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

The figure is standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal; the hair is tied as a knot on top of the head; a crown is also on the top. The face has two elongated ears, round eyeblows, eyes looking downward; the lips are shut; sloping sholders are wrapped with thin robe, which hung toward the knees. Right hand, showing a palm, is raised to the chest while the left hand is by the lower abdomen, as if holding something. The three wrinkles can be seen on the neck. All are made of wood.

Century

12th century

Object Creation Date

12th century

Accession Number

1969/1.106

Medium and Support

wood with trace of color

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

bodhisattva

buddhist doctrinal concepts

descriptors

design elements

doctrinal concepts

figures (representations)

motifs

objects we use

people and culture

plant-derived motifs

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious concepts

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Head of a Buddha, probably a 'kebutsu' (Buddha in a transformation body) from the crown of an Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

13th century

Object Creation Date

13th century

Accession Number

1973/2.38

Medium and Support

gilt wood

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

biological components

bodhisattva

buddhist doctrinal concepts

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

devotional images

doctrinal concepts

object genres

object genres by form

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious concepts

religious visual works

the human body

upper body

visual works

visual works by function

visual works by subject type

Title

Arita ware shallow dish with landscape scene of fishing boats by a willow tree

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1987/1.304

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

ceramics

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

deciduous trees

descriptors

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by location

physical activities by specific context

plants

pottery (object genre)

settlements and landscapes

stoneware

trees

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vessels for serving and consuming food

water activities

woody plants

Title

Part of a set of cosmetic boxes: Rectangular Box with Cover and Inner Tray

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.158

Medium and Support

wood with black, red and gold lacquer

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

design elements

materials

materials by function

materials by origin

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

wood and wood products

Title

Oval water tray, part of a bridal trousseau

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

late 18th century

Object Creation Date

late 18th century

Accession Number

1955/1.167

Medium and Support

wood with black and red lacquer, with gold designs

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

materials

materials by function

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

Title

Priest's Robe, Satin Brocade

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.192

Medium and Support

blue, green, red, yellow and gold satin brocade with six insets

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

asia

clergy

creatures

descriptors

drapery

geometric shapes

locality

medium

mythology

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

people and occupations

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

rectangles

religion

religious figures

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

visual and tactile

Title

Satin Brocade

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.204

Medium and Support

tan, purple and green satin brocade

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

drapery

fabric

needleworking

needleworking and needleworking techniques

objects we use

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile processes and techniques

textile working processes and techniques

the natural world

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Kinran and Karaori

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This brocade makes use of gold thread, creating a composite that shimmers. the warm, muted tones of the gold are matched in color selections of light blue, dark blue, yellow, mauve, silvery white, and muted green threads. Two textile fragments have been sewn into a gold background. On the left is a rectangular segment of a blue and green dragon among clouds. The right segment is a floral decoration of a variety of plants and colors, interspersed with horizontal lines.

Century

17th to 18th centuries

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1972/2.44.1

Medium and Support

silk brocade with gilt paper (kinran); Noh robe fragment, karaori (Chinese weave

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

patterning

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

gold and gold alloy

herbaceous plants

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

legendary creatures

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plant-derived motifs

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

weft patterning

woody plants

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Obi Brocades

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

The colorful strips of brocade at the top and bottom of this panel feature a woven design of ivy and peonies entwined around cartwheels, bamboo, and stylized diamonds. A wide rectangular fragment of an obi (sash for kimono) lie at the center of the textile. It is an almost abstract design of boats tossed in a frothy sea. The warm, muted tones of the gold are matched in color selections of mauve, and muted purple, blue, and green threads.

Century

17th to 19th centuries

Object Creation Date

17th century - 18th century

Accession Number

1972/2.44.2

Medium and Support

brocade with gilt paper (kinran nishiki) & float stitch embroidery (watashi nui)

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

patterning

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

gold and gold alloy

herbaceous plants

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

settlements and landscapes

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weft patterning

woody plants

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Indigo Brocades

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Fragments of brocade textiles are stitched symmetrically into gold fabric. Gold, blue, and brownish/copper hues create the patterns on the textile fragments.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1926

Accession Number

1972/2.44.3

Medium and Support

silk brocade (nishiki)

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

patterning

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

weft patterning

Title

One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Brocades in Various Traditional Pattern

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

A checkered gold brocade foregrounds five fragments of textile: a square in the middle surrounded by four cornerpieces. Each textile has a different design, some with butterflies, birds, and other floral motifs.

Century

19th to 20th centuries

Object Creation Date

1860-1926

Accession Number

1972/2.44.9

Medium and Support

silk brocade (nishiki) and silk brocade with gilt paper (kinran)

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

patterning

animals and creatures

arthropods

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume components

descriptors

design elements

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

insects

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

plant-derived motifs

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by material

processes and techniques by specific type

textile construction processes and techniques

textile processes and techniques

textile weaving processes and techniques

textile weaving techniques

weft patterning

Title

Daikoku-ten (God of Good Fortune)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This woodwork depicts Daikoku, the god of good fortune, who is associated with farmers. Here he is sitting astride two large barrels of rice, while carrying over his shoulder a large sack, brimming with treasure. In his right hand he holds a magic mallet, said to be able to produce anything the heart desires when struck.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1979/2.85

Medium and Support

wood

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

art genres

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Title

Ebisu (God of Prosperity)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This woodwork depicts Ebisu, the god of prosperity and especially associated with fishermen. Here he carries a large sea bream or red snapper symbolizing good fortune.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1979/2.86

Medium and Support

wood

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

art genres

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Title

"Hôki" (Treasure Tortoise): Seto ware tea caddy, Taikai type, with ivory lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This squat tea caddy has brown and black glaze, two small ornamental handles, and an ivory lid.

Century

17th century?

Object Creation Date

17th century

Accession Number

1955/1.151A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware with brown and black glaze, ivory lid

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

asia

bone

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combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

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containers by function or context

containers for storing or transporting food

culinary containers

dentin

descriptors

locality

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medium

object genres

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objects we use

tooth and tooth components

tooth components

Title

Seto Ware Oil Plate

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

This plate has durable body and protective glazed surface. Seven brown ring-like patterns (said to be modeled after horse eyes) decorate the inner rim of the large plate. The outermost edge is ringed in brown.

Century

late 18th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1868

Accession Number

1942.5

Medium and Support

stoneware, gray with iron and white slip painting with clear glaze

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

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containers for serving and consuming food

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descriptors

dishes

object genres

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objects we use

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Miniature Vase, with image of Shoki the Demon Queller (Hirado ware?)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1860 - circa 1910

Accession Number

1954/1.529

Medium and Support

stoneware with blue underglaze painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

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Title

Hawk

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

In this painting, the hawk perches on the base of a tree, gripping the knotted bark with its talons. Its back is presented to the viewer, bringing attention the impressive patterning and feather detail. Arching its head to the right to reveal a keen awareness of its surroundings coupled with a razor sharp glare, it appears ready to take off after unsuspecting prey.

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

17th century (?)

Accession Number

1964/2.62

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

asia (continent)

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descriptors

evergreens

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visual works

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woody plants

Title

Inro (four-case medicine box), ojime, and netsuke of Hanshan?

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1972/2.103

Medium and Support

lacquer on wood with ivory ojime and netsuke

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

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Title

Blue-and-white bowl with floral and landscape designs

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Accession Number

1954/1.545

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue overglaze painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

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Title

Bowl

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1868

Accession Number

1954/1.548

Medium and Support

Red lacquer on wood

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects

Title

Two shifuku (silk pouches) for Tea Caddy "Hitorine" (1954/1.532)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

Two small pouches for tea caddy. The striped pouch is woven with light brown, dark-green, light-green and dark blue warp threads and light brown weft threads in satin weave, which create stripe, plaid and treasure ("takara") patterns. The round pouch has two side slits for easy opening; a purple cord is inserted through the mouth of the pouch for tying.

Another pouch has whirlpool patterns created with the same satin weave using brown warp threads and light blue, white, and blue weft threads. The weft threads create the staggered, whirlpool patterns. This pouch also has two side slits and tied with light brown color cord at the top.

Object Creation Date

circa 1600-1647

Accession Number

1954/1.567A&B

Medium and Support

silk

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animal material

containers

containers by form

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descriptors

fibroinous material

materials

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Title

Bodhisattva Mañjusri (J. Monju Bosatsu), seated on a lion: architectural fragment

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1605

Accession Number

1963/1.91

Medium and Support

wall painting fragment,ink and color on wood panel

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buddhist doctrinal concepts

descriptors

doctrinal concepts

mammals

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religions

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Title

Sword, ornament, and scabbard

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Physical Description

The sword is long and slightly curved; the metal smith's name is engraved on the metal handle. The scabbard is painted with black laquer with image of samurai and cherry tree. He wears a jacket, pants, a straw hat and a sword, holding a brush, possibly writing a poem on a piece of paper hanging from the tree. The figure and tree are painted with rose-color and gold laquer.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1858

Accession Number

1973/2.88

Medium and Support

forged steel, lacquer, and gold

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

cases (containers)

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

containers by form

descriptors

edged weapons

materials

materials by function

objects we use

sheaths

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Imari Vase

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1860 - circa 1910

Accession Number

1998/1.136A&B

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze and overglaze enamel painting

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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descriptors

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Title

Inro (four-case medicine box) with design of maple leaves and chrysanthemums, ojime, and netsuke

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1997/2.17

Medium and Support

black and gold lacquer, glass ojime (bead)

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

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Title

Netsuke of Oni (demon) comforted by a warrior and a Niô (fierce guardian)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1997/2.21

Medium and Support

wood

Artist

Japan, Artist Unknown

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

descriptors

legendary creatures

materials

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plant material

sculpture

sculpture by function

visual works

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wood and wood products