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Title

Inkwell of art nouveau design, crystal with sterling silver lid, rounded corners

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A crystal inwell with a cube body and rounded edge corners and a silver lid on top.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.286

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

containers for writing equipment

culinary containers

descriptors

drinking vessels

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Inkwell with Sheffield Silver Hallmark with attached lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, England

Physical Description

A Sheffield silver hallmark inkwell. The inkwell is set into a plate and the lid is monogrammed.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.282

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

Title

Insect Form

Artist

Lynn Chadwick

Artist Life Dates

1914-2003

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1950-1954

Accession Number

1954/2.41

Medium and Support

iron and cement

Secondary Keywords

animals

genres

metal

modern and contemporary art

objects we use

the natural world

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Iridescent Glass Inkwell with purple-gray iridescent, gold ram head stopper

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An iridescent glass inkwell with a gold lid. The base is purplish-gray while the lid has a ram's head engraved on it.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.274

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

design elements

figure- and animal-derived motifs

glass and glassmaking mixtures

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

motifs

nonferrous metal

objects we use

Title

Iridescent light and dark green inkwell, glass lid, fire polished

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A square glass inkwell. The stopper is dark green and the color fades down the inkwell.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.246

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by location or context

Title

Iron Kettle

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

A round and squat kettle made of iron. It has a tall, arching handle which is tapered at the ends of attachment and the handle on the cover is decorated with cut-outs.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2009/2.36

Medium and Support

iron

Secondary Keywords

asian

containers

containers by form

descriptors

east asian

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels

Title

Janus Bird (Oiseau Janus)

Artist

Max Ernst

Physical Description

Standing bronze figure with recto/verso. The silhouette of the body is rectangular in shape. The heads on both side are simply rendered with rounded eyes and a pursed -lip mouth on one, a button nose on the other; bodies are supported by short legs; sides loosely suggest representations of male and female anatomy with side-by-side scallop shells suggesting a breasted chest on one side, an upward facing frog/toad in the phallus area on the reverse side.

Artist Life Dates

1891-1976

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1973

Accession Number

1987/1.160

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

amphibians

animals

animals and creatures

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

european

european styles and periods

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern and contemporary art

modern european fine arts styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

movement

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

reptiles

reptiles and amphibians

shell and shell material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the natural world

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Jue wine cup

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Bronze oval cup with a rounded base supported on three slender legs of triangular cross section; each leg tapers to a point. The vessel has one loop handle attached to the side, a long pouring spout with a U-shaped channel on one side balanced by a pointed tail on the other, and a pair of capped finials rise from the rim. The piece has a rich green patina and minimal surface decoration.

Century

13th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE

Accession Number

1974/1.170

Medium and Support

cast bronze with green patina

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

culinary containers

descriptors

drinking vessels

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by general era

three-age system

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Katanga Cross Currency

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Luba People Democratic Republic of the Congo

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1925

Accession Number

1987/1.277

Medium and Support

bronze, sand cast method

Secondary Keywords

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by form

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Kettle—Used in Tea Ceremony

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1955/1.175

Medium and Support

iron

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

Kneeling Angel Holding a Shield

Artist

Anonymous Flemish

Century

15th Century

Object Creation Date

15th century

Accession Number

1968/2.51

Medium and Support

brass dinanderie

Secondary Keywords

metal

objects

religion

subject matter

weaponry

Title

Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

1800-1932

Accession Number

2005/1.455.1

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilded copper alloy

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buddhist

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

components and systems

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object groupings

object groupings and systems

object groupings by general context

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

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

sets (groups)

Title

Kneeling Monk Devotee (one of a pair)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Kneeling statue of Buddhist monk devotee Mogallana or Shariputra on a pedestal with round face, hair in tight curls, elongated ears, and hands placed together in mediatation. The pedestal is decorated with lotus petals, and the devotee wears an intricate, close-fitting robe.

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

1800-1932

Accession Number

2005/1.455.2

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilded copper alloy

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buddhist

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

components and systems

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object groupings

object groupings and systems

object groupings by general context

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

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

sets (groups)

Title

Knife (Power Emblem)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Mossi

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1998/1.48

Medium and Support

iron blade with wood handle

Secondary Keywords

african

african styles by region

descriptors

edged weapons

gur-speaking peoples styles

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

weapons

weapons and ammunition

west african styles

western sudanese styles

Title

Large Box with Cover and Metal Fittings

Artist

Artist Unknown, Japan

Century

17th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1615-1867

Accession Number

1955/1.170

Medium and Support

black and gold lacquer

Secondary Keywords

asia

containers

containers by form

geometric shapes

locality

metal

objects we use

vessels

visual and tactile

wood

Title

Leopard Box Lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Benin

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1875

Accession Number

1985/2.12

Medium and Support

wood and copper

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

closures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

containers

containers by form

copper and copper alloy

covers (closures)

descriptors

inorganic material

mammals

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

Title

Light amber two-bottle inkwell with pen rest

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

An amber, two-bottle inkwell. Rectangular in shape with a lip that acts as a pen rest.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.247

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

containers for writing equipment

descriptors

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

Title

Little Torso No. 5 (Torse)

Artist

Hans Arp

Physical Description

A small polished bronze sculpture of a biomorphic form rising gracefully from a small base. Where it contacts the base, the form stands on two leg-like structures. The form rises from there, narrows, then opens up into a wider, more oblong shape at the top.

Artist Life Dates

1886-1966

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1930; cast 1957

Accession Number

1983/1.399

Medium and Support

polished bronze

Secondary Keywords

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

biological components

biological concepts

components

components and systems

components by specific context

concepts in the arts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

forms of expression

genres

inorganic material

life

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern and contemporary art

movement

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

scientific concepts

the human body

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Lock Plate Doge's Palace Venice; Fragment of Mosaic Floor in Cathedral

Artist

Albert Kahn

Artist Life Dates

(1869 - 1942)

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

March 3, 1891

Accession Number

1972/2.435

Medium and Support

graphite on paper

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings

castles and palaces

europe

italy

locality

metal

palace

palaces

Title

Long Wood and Metal Pipe

Artist

Artist Unknown, African

Physical Description

A long, wood and metal pipe. A metal lid is attached to the end by a chain.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2010/2.5

Medium and Support

wood and metal

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal and metal products

object genres

object genres by form

plant material

wood and wood products

Title

Lusitania Medal

Artist

Artist Unknown, Germany

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1954/2.36

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

metal

objects we use

people and occupations

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Man in Motion (Uomo in movimento)

Artist

Mino Rosso

Physical Description

A bronze sculpture of an abstracted male figure in motion. His knees are bent as he leans into his movement. His arms are tucked along his torso, and he appears to be propelling his movement with great force. The surface is a bright bronze color but with some patina.

Artist Life Dates

1904 - 1963

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1934

Accession Number

1959/2.100

Medium and Support

bronze with wood base

Secondary Keywords

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

concepts in the arts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

dynamics

european

european styles and periods

forms of expression

genres

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

mechanics concepts

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern and contemporary art

modern european regional styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

modern italian styles and movements

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

physical sciences concepts

physics concepts

scientific concepts

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

Title

Medium Metal Pipe

Artist

Artist Unknown, African

Physical Description

A brown, metal pipe with a lid and three utensils attached by chains.

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2010/2.6

Medium and Support

metal

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

object genres

object genres by form

Title

Menina

Artist

Manolo Valdes

Physical Description

A bronze figure of a girl. The bottom half is a bell shaped skirt white the top half is of a girl wearing a hat that ends at her shoulders.

Artist Life Dates

(1942 - )

Accession Number

2012/1.273

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Metallic Ribbon

Artist

Anonymous European

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 18th century

Accession Number

1972/2.326A

Medium and Support

gold thread embroidery

Secondary Keywords

metal

objects we use

Title

Metallic Ribbon

Artist

Anonymous European

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 18th century

Accession Number

1972/2.326B

Medium and Support

gold thread embroidery

Secondary Keywords

metal

objects we use

Title

Minisculpture 1

Artist

Nicolas Schöffer

Physical Description

Two chrome polished steel panels with die-cut forms mounted together, forming a minisculpture on a round base with an electric motor.

Artist Life Dates

Hungary, 1912-1992

Object Creation Date

1969

Accession Number

2013/1.287

Medium and Support

chrome, electric motor

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

european

european styles and periods

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

modern european fine arts styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Mirror with animal motifs and eight-character inscription

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

bronze mirrorr with two columns of auspicious inscriptions for career promotion and healthy offsprings in eight characters separated by the central knob, which is, in turn, surrounded by stylized mystical animal motif on both side.

Century

2nd century BCE-2nd century CE

Accession Number

1974/1.168

Medium and Support

cast bronze with malachite and silver patina

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

inorganic material

mammals

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

Title

Mirror with serpentine interlaces and angular meanders

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Thinnly cast mirror with narrow rim and bridge-shaped knob, back decorated with interlaces of serpentine and angular meaders, front side polished flat

Century

3rd century BCE

Object Creation Date

3rd century BCE

Accession Number

1958/2.76

Medium and Support

cast bronze with silver and malachite patina

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

inorganic material

legendary creatures

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

objects we use

Title

Mirror, "Animal cycle type" (Ssu-ling shih-er hsiao: 4 spirits and 12 zodiacs)

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Bronze mirror with one side polished flat, and the other side decorated with mystical animals for cardinal orientation and twelve zodiac animals.

Century

7th century

Object Creation Date

7th century

Accession Number

1974/1.180

Medium and Support

cast bronze with malachite and azurite patina

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

design elements

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

motifs

nonferrous metal

objects we use

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

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

Title

Monkey in a persimmon tree

Artist

Ohara Shôson (Koson)

Physical Description

Boldly colored monkey in a persimmon tree. A wasp hovers near its nest hanging from a branch.

Artist Life Dates

1877-1945

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1935

Accession Number

1982/1.204

Medium and Support

Color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

agricultural structures

animal housing

animals and creatures

apiaries

asian

buildings and the land

descriptors

east asian

food

gold and gold alloy

inorganic material

japanese

japanese printmaking styles

japanese styles

landscapes (environments)

mammals

materials

materials by composition

materials by function

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

people and culture

plants

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Moroccan Scribe's Box

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

This metal scribe box has multiple containers inside to hold ink and other needs of the scribe. It is ornately decorated on the exterior and interior.

Accession Number

2012/1.281

Medium and Support

bronze with silver, copper and gold acccents

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

equipment

equipment by process

inorganic material

marking tools and equipment

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

tools and equipment

Title

Niki 1

Artist

Chet LaMore

Physical Description

An abstract sculpture in bronze.

Artist Life Dates

1908-1980

Object Creation Date

1957

Accession Number

2011/1.97

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

european

european styles and periods

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

modern european fine arts styles and movements

modern european styles and movements

nonferrous metal

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Nut ring

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Century

Possibly 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1986/2.147

Medium and Support

cast bronze, lost wax method

Secondary Keywords

african

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

fruit

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

materials by origin

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

people and culture

plant material

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Offspring II

Artist

Bruce Beasley

Physical Description

A bronze, multi-colored work that has two triangles that form an entrance way on one side.

Artist Life Dates

(Los Angeles, CA, 1939 - )

Accession Number

2012/1.274

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by family relationship

Title

Ogboni staff

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria

Physical Description

Brass female figure, kneeling with buttocks on the heels, atop an iron staff. The protruding eyes, nose, and mouth convey a serene, dignified and somewhat withdrawn look. The figure has a beard around the face; she wears ornamentation in small holes atop the ears, cone-shaped headgear, and an elaborate necklace; there is a small spiral motif on the forehead, and two larger spiral motifs on the sides of the body. The hands are held in closed fists in front of the body, the left hand on top of the right.

Object Creation Date

1900-1970

Accession Number

2001/2.39

Medium and Support

brass, iron

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

ceremonial weapons

descriptors

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

people and culture

political concepts

sculpture

sculpture by subject type

social science concepts

statues

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weapons

weapons and ammunition

Title

Ogun Ax (àáké or edùn Ogun)

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Yoruba Peoples Nigeria

Physical Description

Carved ax handle is comprised of a kneeling male figure with rounded knob on top of his head, into which narrow end of triangular iron ax blade is embedded.

Century

Mid-20th century

Object Creation Date

1925-1975

Accession Number

2006/2.73

Medium and Support

wood, iron

Secondary Keywords

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

equipment

equipment by general type

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

tool and equipment components

tools and equipment

visual works

visual works by subject type

Title

Old Iron Work in Nuremberg Museum

Artist

Albert Kahn

Artist Life Dates

(1869 - 1942)

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

July 8, 1891

Accession Number

1972/2.489

Medium and Support

graphite on paper

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

inorganic material

iron and iron alloy

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

sketches

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)

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

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)

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: 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

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

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materials

materials by composition

metal

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metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

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physical sciences concepts

plant-derived motifs

plants

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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)

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

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metal by composition or origin

metalwork

motifs

natural landscapes

nonferrous metal

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plant-derived motifs

plants

processes and techniques

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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

Opaque blue inkwell, rounded shaped copper lid

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

This is a blue glass inkwell with a copper lid. The body has a flattened globe shape and the lid is dark brown in color.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.231

Medium and Support

glass, metal

Secondary Keywords

attributes and properties

attributes and properties by specific type

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

form attributes

glass and glassmaking mixtures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

shape

Title

Ornament Print: Designs for Armorial Bearings (?)

Artist

Antonio Lafreri

Artist Life Dates

1512-1577

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1512-1577

Accession Number

1960/1.121

Medium and Support

engraving on paper

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

animals

biological components

birds

components

components and systems

components by specific context

drapery

figures

horns

how we live

mammals

metal

music

objects

objects we use

people and occupations

the human body

the natural world

upper body

war

Title

Pear-Shaped Bottle

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This is known as a pear shaped bottle vase with widely everted mouth, narrow neck that makes it easy to grasp and a round globular body that is bottom heavy. Some lines encircle the body and neck. The foot is rather high.

Object Creation Date

circa 918

Accession Number

2004/1.206

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

attributes and properties

attributes and properties by specific type

descriptors

form attributes

metal

objects

shape

Title

Pear-Shaped Bottle

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This is known as a pear shaped bottle vase with widely everted mouth, narrow neck that makes it easy to grasp and a round globular body that is bottom heavy. Five lines encircle the body and neck. Under part of body is damaged a lot. The foot is rather high.

Object Creation Date

11th century - 12th century

Accession Number

2004/1.218

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

attributes and properties

attributes and properties by specific type

descriptors

form attributes

metal

objects

objects we use

shape

vessels

Title

Pear-Shaped Bottle

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This is known as a pear shaped bottle vase with widely everted mouth, narrow neck that makes it easy to grasp and a round globular body that is bottom heavy. Five lines encircle the body and neck. The foot is rather high.

Object Creation Date

11th century - 12th century

Accession Number

2004/1.219

Medium and Support

bronze

Secondary Keywords

attributes and properties

attributes and properties by specific type

descriptors

form attributes

metal

objects

objects we use

shape

vessels

Title

Pewter "teapot" inkwell, porcelain ink insert, wood handle, fance spout

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A pewter inkwell in the shape of a teapot. The handle is made out of wood and the spout is porcelain.

Object Creation Date

1875-1975

Accession Number

2010/1.266

Medium and Support

metal, wood, porcelain

Secondary Keywords

containers

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containers for serving and consuming food

containers for writing equipment

culinary containers

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal and metal products

objects we use

vessels for serving and consuming food

vessels for serving drinks

Title

Phra Malai (The Monk)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

Gilt bronze statue of monk with a begging bowl over his shoulder. This is Phra Malai, who achieved extraordinary powers through his accumulated merit and was able to visit numerous hells and heavens and then travel back to report on what he had seen. Phrai Malai has elongated ears and stands on a wooden base wearing a detailed robe.

Century

19th- early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.453

Medium and Support

gilt bronze

Secondary Keywords

asian

associated concepts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

metal

metal and metal products

metal by composition or origin

nonferrous metal

people

people (agents)

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religious (people)

southeast asian

styles and periods

styles and periods by region