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Title
Dancing Pears
Artist
Billie Mercer
Physical Description
Eight pears in a row, some on their sides, some standing up.
Artist Life Dates
born 1936
Object Creation Date
1997
Accession Number
2013/2.161
Medium and Support
argyrotype on Cranes parchment
relevance
rank 6.95638
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
food
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
materials
materials by function
objects we use
support furniture
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Title
Fat Pear - Vertical
Artist
Billie Mercer
Physical Description
One large pear in the front, a row of pears in the background. The edges of the paper have a brushed effect.
Artist Life Dates
born 1936
Object Creation Date
1997
Accession Number
2013/2.162
Medium and Support
argyrotype on Cranes parchment
relevance
rank 6.95638
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
food
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
materials
materials by function
objects we use
support furniture
Title
Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
bronze mirror with highly polished surface, back side deocrated with lions and grape motif and an animal shaped knob in the center.
Century
7th-10th century
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1958/2.74
Medium and Support
cast bronze with black patina
relevance
rank 6.94534
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
food
fruit
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
grape (fruit)
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
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Title
The Great Society 'Inner Core'
Artist
Warrington Colescott
Artist Life Dates
born 1921
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1967
Accession Number
1983/1.183
Medium and Support
color etching on paper
relevance
rank 6.92724
Secondary Keywords
architecture
cityscapes
descriptors
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects
people and occupations
transportation
vehicles
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Title
Woman Against Wall Eating, and Feeding Baby
Artist
Manuel Carrillo
Artist Life Dates
1906-1989
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1981/2.10
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 6.92724
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
family
figures
how we live
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
people and occupations
relationships
women
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Title
Seaside
Artist
Arthur Lehmann
Artist Life Dates
Born 1913
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1939
Accession Number
1943.78
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.88352
Secondary Keywords
bathers
child
clothing
descriptors
figures
hats
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects
people and occupations
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Title
Monument
Artist
Claes Oldenburg
Artist Life Dates
American, born Sweden, 1929
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
1983/1.205
Medium and Support
Lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.88352
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
electricity
genres
mammals
materials
materials by function
mice
modern and contemporary art
objects
the natural world
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Title
Konditormeister Franz Bremer, Koln No. 54
Artist
August Sander
Artist Life Dates
1876-1964
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1928
Accession Number
1974/2.25
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 6.85877
Secondary Keywords
building divisions
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
figures
genres
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
people and occupations
rooms and spaces
rooms and spaces by function
work and instructional spaces
Title
Equestrian
Artist
India, Andhra Pradesh
Century
16th-18th century
Object Creation Date
16th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1979/2.37
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.83429
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects
Title
Dui (food container), with lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
2nd century
Object Creation Date
2nd century
Accession Number
1997/1.237A&B
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.83429
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects we use
Title
Ivory snuff bottle
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1912-1949
Accession Number
1980/2.67
Medium and Support
ivory
relevance
rank 6.80013
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for smoking and tobacco use
descriptors
food
materials
materials by function
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people by gender
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Title
Untitled
Artist
Scott Van Allsburg
Physical Description
Apple wrapped in a piece of paper, creating a circular cone shape.
Artist Life Dates
b. 20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2013/1.265
Medium and Support
toned gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 6.79708
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
fiber and fiber products
fiber products
food
fruit
materials
materials by form
materials by function
materials by physical form
Title
Covered Food Basket
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.159
Medium and Support
natural fiber
relevance
rank 6.78358
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for cooking food
containers for storing or transporting food
culinary containers
descriptors
materials
materials by function
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
vessels
Title
Ivory snuff bottle in the shape of corn
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1930
Accession Number
1980/2.74
Medium and Support
ivory
relevance
rank 6.73167
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
arthropods
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for smoking and tobacco use
dentin
descriptors
food
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
objects we use
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
Title
Ivory snuff bottle in the shape of a citron
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1912-1949
Accession Number
1980/2.70
Medium and Support
ivory
relevance
rank 6.69690
Secondary Keywords
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for smoking and tobacco use
dentin
descriptors
food
fruit
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
objects we use
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
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Title
Birthday Party
Artist
Richard Wilt
Artist Life Dates
1915-1981
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1949
Accession Number
1974/2.9
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 6.69442
Secondary Keywords
birthdays
candles and candleholders
dances
descriptors
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
lighting devices
lighting devices by form
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects
objects we use
plants
the natural world
vessels
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Title
Calligraphy, One of a Pair
Artist
Chen Shu-chen
Physical Description
Vertical hanging scroll of calligraphic text consisting of five Chinese characters in black ink, with artist signature and seal. One of a pair.
Artist Life Dates
1908-2000
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
last quarter of 20th century
Accession Number
2006/1.130.2
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink on paper
relevance
rank 6.61225
Secondary Keywords
asian
coating (material)
coating by form
descriptors
forms
genres
making art
materials
materials by function
Title
Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
7th-9th century
Object Creation Date
7th century - 9th century
Accession Number
2000/1.27
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.61225
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
food
fruit
household objects
mammals
materials
materials by function
objects we use
the natural world
Title
Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1971/2.92
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.60705
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
food
fruit
household objects
mammals
materials
materials by function
objects we use
plants
the natural world
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Title
Container
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
Red lacquered wooden duck-shaped container wth lid
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2006/2.43A&B
Medium and Support
cinnabar-laquered wood with metal band
relevance
rank 6.60705
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
birds
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects we use
Title
Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1971/2.93
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.60705
Secondary Keywords
animals
descriptors
food
fruit
household objects
mammals
materials
materials by function
objects we use
plants
the natural world
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Title
Round Three-Tiered Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
20th century
Accession Number
2006/2.37A-D
Medium and Support
black, red and gold lacquer on wood
relevance
rank 6.60705
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
descriptors
mammals
materials
materials by function
objects we use
Title
Ote-toi de là que je m'y mette (from 'Charivari')
Artist
Honoré Victorin Daumier
Artist Life Dates
1808-1879
Accession Number
1997/2.30
Medium and Support
lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.59348
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
food
fruit
gardens
materials
materials by function
objects we use
plants
the natural world
words
Title
Oh, boy! That's the Girl! The Salvation Army Lassie - Keep Her on the Job - United War Work Campaign - Nov. 11th-18th 1918
Artist
George Mather Richards
Artist Life Dates
1880-1958
Century
Early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.121
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.59064
Secondary Keywords
army
atmospheric effects
descriptors
figures
how we live
materials
materials by function
military
people and occupations
posters
seasons
soldiers
text-based art
the natural world
war
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Title
Round Lacquer box
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1974-1975
Accession Number
2006/2.45A&B
Medium and Support
wood with cinnabar, yellow and green lacquer
relevance
rank 6.58626
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects we use
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Title
Registered War Garden Under Protection of State Council Defense - Food Will Win the War.
Artist
Jay Norwood Darling
Physical Description
Text: Registered War Garden Under Protection of State Council of Defense - All the Ammunition doesn't come from the Power Factories - Feed Yourself - Be a Soldier of the Soil - A War Garden Will Do It - Exempt No Land - from The Chicago Evening Post - To destroy the food supply is to give comfort to the enemy - food will win the war - War Garden Committee - 120 W. Adams Street
Artist Life Dates
1876-1962
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.31
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.57840
Secondary Keywords
animals
armed conflicts
birds
declaratory and advertising artifacts
descriptors
events
gardens
how we live
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
people and culture
plants
text-based art
the natural world
war
world wars
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Title
Don't Let Up - Keep on Saving Food - United States Food Administration
Artist
Francis Louis Mora
Artist Life Dates
1874 - 1940
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.67
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.57840
Secondary Keywords
armed conflicts
army
declaratory and advertising artifacts
descriptors
events
figures
how we live
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
materials
materials by function
military
modern and contemporary art
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
soldiers
text-based art
war
world wars
Title
Lacquer burgaute snuff bottle
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
late 19th century–early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1850-1925
Accession Number
1980/2.154
Medium and Support
lacquer on brass ground
relevance
rank 6.55329
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for smoking and tobacco use
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects we use
settlements and landscapes
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
transportation structures
transportation structures by form
Title
Footed deep bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Century
18th-19th century ?
Object Creation Date
1615-1867
Accession Number
1954/1.547
Medium and Support
Red lacquer on wood
relevance
rank 6.54640
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects
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
relevance
rank 6.54640
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
descriptors
materials
materials by function
objects
Title
Black Ding ware tea bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
shallow bowl of conical shape with wide open profile and small base, covered with black glaze and mottled brown dots all over, and white foot unglazed
Century
12th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
1964/2.77
Medium and Support
stoneware with buff white body and dark glaze
relevance
rank 6.54640
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
food
materials
materials by function
objects we use
vessels
Title
White Porcelain Peach-Shaped Water Dropper
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
A round peach-shaped water dropper. The peach itself is covered in a white glaze and covered in bamboo stalks and leaves. These are embossed onto the peach and stand out even more as the iron brown underglaze comes through strongest on these details. The iron brown underglaze can also be seen along the base of the waterdropper. The hole is at the top of the peach.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2004/1.298
Medium and Support
porcelain with iron brown underglaze painting
relevance
rank 6.54640
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
food
fruit
materials
materials by function
objects we use
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Title
Pot and Stone
Artist
Takahashi Suigaku
Physical Description
Japanese style ink painting of a pot with vegetation inside of it next to a stone. The image is colored, with the rock painted in a grayish ink and the vegetation a green color. The pot has no color but is outlined in black ink only. There is writing in the top right corner of the paper.
Artist Life Dates
(c. 1840)
Object Creation Date
mid 19th century
Accession Number
2009/2.101
Medium and Support
ink and light color on paper
relevance
rank 6.53408
Secondary Keywords
asian
coating (material)
coating by form
containers
containers by function or context
containers for cooking food
cookware
culinary containers
descriptors
east asian
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
objects we use
people and culture
rock
rock by form
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels for cooking food
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Title
Still Life
Artist
Gustav Beck
Artist Life Dates
1902-1983
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1902-1954
Accession Number
1954/2.62
Medium and Support
linoleum cut on paper
relevance
rank 6.51818
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
genres
leaves
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects
objects we use
plants
the natural world
vessels for serving and consuming food
Title
Tea caddy "large sea" (daikai) in brown & black glaze, with silk pouch
Artist
Seto Shunkei II
Physical Description
This squat tea caddy is decorated with brown glaze with splotches of black. It is capped with a round ivory lid with a small circular knob-handle.
Century
17th–18th century
Object Creation Date
17th century - 18th century
Accession Number
1954/1.533A&B
Medium and Support
stoneware with brown and black glaze, ivory lid
relevance
rank 6.50978
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by function or context
containers for storing or transporting food
culinary containers
descriptors
food
materials
materials by function
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
pottery (object genre)
Title
Writing Table
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
It is inlaid with mother-of-pearl designed with scenery and lacquered overall.
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1990/1.180
Medium and Support
wood with black lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay
relevance
rank 6.47937
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by composition or origin
descriptors
materials
materials by function
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Title
Lone Rooster Summons the Spring
Artist
Chang Ku-nien
Physical Description
The Rooster is singled out by its expressive outlining brushwork and the vibrant red color of the comb. Its decorative flavor is also enhanced by using a specific type of paper called “cloud-dragon paper” (yunlong zhi), as the pattern of décor resembles motifs of cloud and dragon. Vertical calligraphic text in in the upper left corner.
Artist Life Dates
1906-1987
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1981
Accession Number
2006/1.112
Medium and Support
ink and color on paper
relevance
rank 6.45208
Secondary Keywords
animals
asian
atmospheric effects
birds
chickens
coating (material)
coating by form
descriptors
forms
making art
materials
materials by function
seasons
the natural world
Title
The Spirit of War Camp Community Service - A Club Dinner - United War Work Campaign
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
Text: (photo caption) A Club Dinner - The Spirit of War Camp Community Service - United War Work Campaign - 4C
Century
Early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.129
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.43452
Secondary Keywords
albums
army
candles and candleholders
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
figures
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
household objects
how we live
lighting devices
lighting devices by form
materials
materials by function
military
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
posters
seating furniture
single seating furniture
soldiers
text-based art
vessels for serving and consuming food
war
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Title
Boucherie, Rue Christine, from "Portfolio of 20 photographs printed by Berenice Abbott"
Artist
Eugène Atget
Artist Life Dates
1856-1927
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1898-1927
Accession Number
1974/1.121
Medium and Support
gold toned gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 6.39207
Secondary Keywords
architecture
buildings and the land
commercial buildings
descriptors
materials
materials by function
mercantile buildings
modern and contemporary art
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
streets
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Title
War Rages in France - We Must Feed Them - United States Food Administration
Artist
Harry Everett Townsend
Physical Description
Text: War Rages in France - We Must Feed Them - They cannot fight & raise food at the same time - Denying ourselves only a little means Life to them - United States Food Administration
Artist Life Dates
1879-1941
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1917
Accession Number
1954/2.35.97
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.38300
Secondary Keywords
armed conflicts
cityscapes
declaratory and advertising artifacts
descriptors
europe
events
figures
how we live
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
locality
materials
materials by function
modern and contemporary art
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
streets
text-based art
transportation
vehicles
war
world wars
Title
Chalcedony ornamental snuff bottle
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1912-1949
Accession Number
1980/2.29
Medium and Support
chalcedony and glass
relevance
rank 6.37615
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by function or context
containers for personal use
containers for smoking and tobacco use
descriptors
food
leaf (plant component)
materials
materials by function
objects we use
plant components
trees (components)
Title
The Mendicant
Artist
Jean-François Millet
Artist Life Dates
1814-1875
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1857-1858
Accession Number
1955/1.107
Medium and Support
black chalk on off-white paper
relevance
rank 6.35037
Secondary Keywords
architecture
associated concepts
building divisions
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
family
food
genres
how we live
materials
materials by function
objects
people and culture
people and occupations
relationships
religious figures
rooms and spaces
rooms and spaces by function
social science concepts
sociological concepts
work and instructional spaces
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Title
Bamboo and Rock
Artist
Chang Ku-nien
Physical Description
Bamboo and strangely shaped rock are painted here.
Artist Life Dates
(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1965-1985
Accession Number
2006/1.123
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink on paper
relevance
rank 6.31367
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by form
descriptors
grass (plant material)
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
materials by function
materials by origin
objects we use
paintings
paintings by form
plant material
scroll paintings
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Food is Ammunition--Don't Waste It
Artist
John E. Sheridan
Artist Life Dates
1880-1948
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1917-1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.86.1
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.26456
Secondary Keywords
animals
armed conflicts
army
atmospheric effects
declaratory and advertising artifacts
descriptors
events
horsemen
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
mammals
materials
materials by function
military
modern and contemporary art
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
plants
text-based art
the natural world
world wars
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Title
Food is Ammunition--Don't Waste It
Artist
John E. Sheridan
Artist Life Dates
1880-1948
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1917-1918
Accession Number
1954/2.35.86
Medium and Support
color lithograph on paper
relevance
rank 6.26456
Secondary Keywords
animals
armed conflicts
army
atmospheric effects
declaratory and advertising artifacts
descriptors
events
horsemen
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
mammals
materials
materials by function
military
modern and contemporary art
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
plants
text-based art
the natural world
world wars
Title
Deep washbowl used in preparation of ohaguro, from a bridal trousseau
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Century
17th-19th century
Object Creation Date
1615-1867
Accession Number
1955/1.168
Medium and Support
black and gold lacquer on wood
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rank 6.26183
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Title
Elephant rider
Artist
Artist Unknown, India
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1980/2.287
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 6.26183
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
descriptors
mammals
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Title
Pie
Artist
Wayne Thiebaud
Artist Life Dates
(active Mesa, California, 11/15/1920 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1963
Accession Number
2000/2.267
Medium and Support
ink on wove paper
relevance
rank 6.24473
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
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Title
Untitled
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
Two girls and one boy sitting on a tan sofaa with food in front of them. There are two lamps behind them and one girl is hugging the boy.
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.132
Medium and Support
color photograph on Kodak Pro paper
relevance
rank 6.22741
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Title
Writing Box (Suzuri-bako)
Artist
Ogata Kôrin
Physical Description
An elegant writing box, which originally came with a paperknife, a water-dropper, and a stone for grinding the ink. Black laquer with poetic motifs formed out of abalone shells, gold, silver and corroded lead.
Artist Life Dates
(Kyoto, 1658 - 1716)
Century
17th-18th century
Object Creation Date
1661-1716
Accession Number
1942.7
Medium and Support
black and gold lacquer on wood
relevance
rank 6.22741
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