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Dark purple kimono with overall jacquard woven pattern of chrysanthemums in dark brown, silver, and gold; Artist Unknown, Japan

Title
Dark purple kimono with overall jacquard woven pattern of chrysanthemums in dark brown, silver, and gold
Artist
Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description
Silk crepe repp with interwoven brown and silver- and gold-colored synthetic metallic threads in the design of chrysanthemum blossoms. Lining is plain weave silk for upper half; purple for lower half and inner cuffs.
Century
mid-20th century
Object Creation Date
1930s-1950s
Accession Number
2005/1.393
Medium and Support
silk crepe with interwoven brown and silver- and gold- coated threads
relevance
rank 16.67956
Secondary Keywords
costumes
descriptors
flowers
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects
objects we use
plants
the natural world

Faucet with Peacock Spigot and Lion-Headed Spout; Artist Unknown, Iran

Title
Faucet with Peacock Spigot and Lion-Headed Spout
Artist
Artist Unknown, Iran
Physical Description
This large bronze faucet features a peacock spigot and a lion-headed spout.
Century
12th-13th century
Object Creation Date
12th century
Accession Number
1959/1.114
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 16.21518
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
birds
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal

Ge (ceremonial dagger-axe); Artist Unknown, China

Title
Ge (ceremonial dagger-axe)
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
ceremonial bronze ge dagger-axe, with pointed blade on one end and zoomorphic tang of stylized bird motif on the other.
Century
13th-11th century BCE
Object Creation Date
circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE
Accession Number
1996/2.19
Medium and Support
cast bronze with malachite patina
relevance
rank 16.09760
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
weaponry
whip

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

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
relevance
rank 16.00475
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

Opaque blue inkwell, rounded shaped copper lid; Artist Unknown

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
relevance
rank 16.00475
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

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

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
relevance
rank 15.94611
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

Mirror with animal motifs and eight-character inscription; Artist Unknown, China

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
relevance
rank 15.92904
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

Green Iridescent Inkwell with gold lid; Artist Unknown

Title
Green Iridescent Inkwell with gold lid
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A square, iridescent inkwell. The base is grenn and the lid is gold.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.281
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 15.79130
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by location or context

Beard man with hat copper ink well with ink well insert; Artist Unknown

Title
Beard man with hat copper ink well with ink well insert
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A copper inkwell in the shape of a man's head with a long, pointed beard. His hat acts as the stopper.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.244
Medium and Support
glass, metal
relevance
rank 15.56082
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Mirror with serpentine interlaces and angular meanders; Artist Unknown, China

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
relevance
rank 15.47230
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

Closeup of "Gates of Hell, Rodin, Paris"; Diana Williams

Title
Closeup of "Gates of Hell, Rodin, Paris"
Artist
Diana Williams
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture depicting a man with his mouth open.
Object Creation Date
1998
Accession Number
2014/2.195
Medium and Support
black and white photograph on paper
relevance
rank 15.47230
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 and culture
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Thai Walking Buddha; Artist Unknown

Title
Thai Walking Buddha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze figure of a walking man. He is wearing a spiked headdress and is holding up his left hand.
Accession Number
2012/1.272
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 15.28490
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
visual works
visual works by subject type

Offspring II; Bruce Beasley

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
relevance
rank 15.28490
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

Pot with Lid; Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti

Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123B
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 15.11880
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
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
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Indian Bronze Ganesha; Artist Unknown

Title
Indian Bronze Ganesha
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A bronze statue of an Hindu god. The figure has an elephant head attached to a human body.
Accession Number
2012/1.270
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 15.08740
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
art genres
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
visual works
visual works by subject type

Mirror, Lion-and-Grape type; Artist Unknown, China

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 15.00528
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

Standing Buddha, in Abhaya Mudrâ; Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal

Title
Standing Buddha, in Abhaya Mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet or Nepal
Physical Description
Standing gilt bronze Shakyamuni Buddha with glass inlay. One hand is raised in the form of the "fear not" mudra. Stands on a pedestal in ornamented dress and crown.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2005/1.450
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
relevance
rank 14.95155
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures (representations)
glass and glassmaking mixtures
hinayana
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type

Pot with Lid; Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti

Title
Pot with Lid
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1998/1.123A
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 14.89705
Secondary Keywords
closures
components
components and systems
components by specific context
container components
containers
containers by form
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
covers (closures)
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
vessels

Angry Neptune; Michele Oka Doner

Title
Angry Neptune
Artist
Michele Oka Doner
Physical Description
Large bronze sculpture resembling a headless human figure. The surface texture is very rough with deep voids and coarse patches of metal. The brown patina has a whitish tinge.
Artist Life Dates
Born 1945
Object Creation Date
2008
Accession Number
2009/1.466
Medium and Support
cast bronze
relevance
rank 14.89151
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and occupations
sculpture
sculpture by location or context
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type

Menina; Manolo Valdes

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
relevance
rank 14.79717
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

Spoon; Tiffany & Company

Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with egg-and-dart-like motif along edges
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1967
Accession Number
1967/2.17
Medium and Support
18K gold
relevance
rank 14.75750
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food

Spoon; Tiffany & Company

Title
Spoon
Artist
Tiffany & Company
Physical Description
Gold spoon with thin handle that widens at the end with a decorative element at the tip
Artist Life Dates
established 1837
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1906-1956
Accession Number
1967/2.18
Medium and Support
14K gold
relevance
rank 14.75750
Secondary Keywords
culinary equipment
culinary equipment by function
culinary equipment for serving and consuming food
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
gold and gold alloy
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
tools and equipment
utensils for serving food

Katanga Cross Currency; Artist Unknown, African, Luba People Democratic Republic of the Congo

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
relevance
rank 14.72424
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

Domed boss surrounded by raised band and dots, field of two phoenixes among flowers and vines, raised border with floral motif and five-lobed edges on both sides.; Artist Unknown, Korea

Title
Domed boss surrounded by raised band and dots, field of two phoenixes among flowers and vines, raised border with floral motif and five-lobed edges on both sides.
Artist
Artist Unknown, Korea
Physical Description
This mirror features designs of two birds, coupled with floral motifs, positioned symmetrically on the left and right sides. Eight-foiled barbed bronze mirror is general. This type is a modified form of that.
Century
10th–14th century
Object Creation Date
918-1392
Accession Number
1965/2.61
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 14.72424
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
mirrors
mirrors by form
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Pipe; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon

Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1987
Accession Number
1987/1.347
Medium and Support
bronze, wood and cloth
relevance
rank 14.59649
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
tools and equipment

Seated Nude; Aristide Maillol

Title
Seated Nude
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Physical Description
This is a 21cm tall bronze sculpture of a nude female figure seated on a stump-like form with her legs extending out in front of her and crossed at the ankles. She leans the weight of her body on her left arm, as her left hand grasps the edge of the stump. Her right arm is bent and raised, with the back of her hand resting against the left side of her head. She is gazing downward and her arm seems to be shielding her face. Her hair is pulled back and gathered in a knot. The patina is dark brown and the metal surface has a uneven appearance.
Artist Life Dates
1861 - 1944
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1881-1944
Accession Number
1985/1.127
Medium and Support
patina on bronze
relevance
rank 14.56052
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
modern and contemporary art
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
visual works
visual works by subject type

Leopard Box Lid; Artist Unknown, African, Benin

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
relevance
rank 14.53331
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

Nut ring; Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

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
relevance
rank 14.50284
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

Figure; Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bekalebwe

Title
Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bekalebwe
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
2005/1.227
Medium and Support
wood, copper, metal tacks, leather, snakeskin, raffia, vegetable fiber cloth
relevance
rank 14.49656
Secondary Keywords
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 material
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
visual works
visual works by subject type

Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ; Artist Unknown, Thailand

Title
Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. He has elongated earlobes, wears a crown and tight-fitting intricate robes, and is seated on a pedesal.
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
2005/1.454
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
relevance
rank 14.37768
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
glass and glassmaking mixtures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type

Bracelet; Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi

Title
Bracelet
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1988/1.143
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 14.37422
Secondary Keywords
bracelets (jewelry)
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
inorganic material
jewelry by location
jewelry worn on arms and hands
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use

Standing Buddha, in double abhaya mudrâ; Artist Unknown, Thailand

Title
Standing Buddha, in double abhaya mudrâ
Artist
Artist Unknown, Thailand
Physical Description
Standing gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in royal costume. Stands on a lotus pedestal with both hands raised in abhaya mudra.
Century
19th-20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2005/1.475
Medium and Support
gilt bronze with glass inlay
relevance
rank 14.34824
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures (representations)
glass and glassmaking mixtures
hinayana
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
religions
religions and religious concepts
visual works
visual works by subject type

The Laundress; Aristide Maillol

Title
The Laundress
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Physical Description
This bronze statue depicts a female figure kneeling and bending forward with her arms outstretched. She grasps a long piece of cloth which is stretched on the ground in front of her. She looks directly at the cloth with an intent expression. The woman is wearing a long skirt which covers her legs and feet and swirls around her on the ground. Her blouse has flowing sleeves that end at the elbows, leaving her forearms bare. Her hair is pulled back and gatherred into a knot. The bronze has a dark green patina and the surface of the statue is smooth and polished.
Artist Life Dates
1861 - 1944
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1896
Accession Number
1973/2.78
Medium and Support
bronze on bronze
relevance
rank 14.33972
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
figures
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 and occupations
people by gender
people by occupation
people in service occupations
physical activities
physical activities by general context

Polycandelon for six oil lamps; Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt

Title
Polycandelon for six oil lamps
Artist
Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt
Physical Description
This bronze light fixture consists of a central circular celestial motif from which extend twelve arms in a radial pattern. Six of these arms, embellished with maltese crosses, end in omega-shaped terminals. These decorated arms alternate with six unadorned arms that terminate in rings designed to hold glass oil lamps. The entire disk is suspended from three bronze chains joined to a large hook.
Century
6th century
Object Creation Date
500-599
Accession Number
1965/2.54
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 14.04772
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
christianity
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
crosses (motifs)
descriptors
design elements
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
geographic and political locations
inorganic material
lighting devices
lighting devices by form
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
middle east (general region)
motifs
nonferrous metal
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts

Dance Movement E; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement E
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. This dancer is shown wstretching their leg up in the air.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.74
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 13.92687
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 occupation
people in the arts
people in the arts and related occupations
people in the humanities
people in the performing arts
performing artists
visual works
visual works by medium or technique

Dance Movement A; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement A
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. Posed in a high kick.
Artist Life Dates
1840-1917
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.71
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 13.92687
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
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Dance Movement C; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement C
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown in a front kick with their right leg.
Artist Life Dates
1840-1917
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.73
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 13.92687
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
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Dance Movement B; Auguste Rodin

Title
Dance Movement B
Artist
Auguste Rodin
Physical Description
A bronze sculpture of a dancer. The dancer is shown standing on one foot while stretching the other foot to the back of her head.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
modeled 1911; cast 1956
Accession Number
2011/1.72
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 13.92687
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
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Jue wine cup; Artist Unknown, China

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
relevance
rank 13.79368
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
copper alloy
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culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
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vessels for serving and consuming food

Pre-Adamic Fruit (Fruit préadamite); Hans Arp

Title
Pre-Adamic Fruit (Fruit préadamite)
Artist
Hans Arp
Physical Description
A small, biomorphically abstract sculpture of bronze grows from a wooden base. Bulbous at the bottom, the shape stretches and narrows in the middle and then expands into a larger shape from which two rounded points rise.
Artist Life Dates
1886-1966
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1938
Accession Number
1948/2.26
Medium and Support
bronze with wood base
relevance
rank 13.70358
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
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visual works
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Little Torso No. 5 (Torse); Hans Arp

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
relevance
rank 13.57307
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
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Calligraphy; Chang Ku-nien

Title
Calligraphy
Artist
Chang Ku-nien
Physical Description
The inscription is a famous discussion on the vulgarity and the elegance in painting by Qing Dynasty painter Zou Yigui (or Zou Xiaoshan).
Artist Life Dates
1906 - 1987
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
2006/1.128
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked paper
relevance
rank 13.57063
Secondary Keywords
coating (material)
coating by form
descriptors
gold and gold alloy
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scroll paintings
visual works
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writing (processes)

Phra Malai (The Monk); Artist Unknown, Thailand

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
relevance
rank 13.34557
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
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styles and periods
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Niki 1; Chet LaMore

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
relevance
rank 13.33160
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
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descriptors
european
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metal
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The Deposition of Christ; Guglielmo della Porta

Title
The Deposition of Christ
Artist
Guglielmo della Porta
Physical Description
A small crowd of figures gathers around the body of a dead man and a fainting woman in the center of this bronze panel. The dead man's body and the two men holding his burial shroud appear in the foreground, while the fainting woman and the three women and the man who support her are positioned immediately above and behind them. Another woman with loose, flowing hair leans forward to kiss the left hand of the dead man, uniting the two parts of this central group. Four other male figures, rendered in slightly smaller scale and lower relief, look on from the sides. Three crosses provide the backdrop to the drama. The central cross is empty, yet two twisting nude males are suspended from the crosses on either side.
Artist Life Dates
1515-1577
Century
16th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1564
Accession Number
1962/2.20
Medium and Support
bronze relief
relevance
rank 13.19891
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
copper alloy
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coverings and hangings by function
coverings and hangings by specific type
descriptors
europe (continent)
events
executions
furnishings
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geographic and political locations
groups of people
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roma (province)

Censer with Maltese crosses, birds, and columns; Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt

Title
Censer with Maltese crosses, birds, and columns
Artist
Artist Unknown, Coptic, Egypt
Physical Description
The body of this cylindrical censer is decorated with eight columns spaced at regular intervals. The lid of the censer consists of an openwork dome divided into sections by eight vertical ribs that converge at its apex. An arched horizontal band intersects the midpoint of the ribs, and these eight junctures are marked with a projecting bird that holds a small bronze ball dangling from its beak. Two segments of the dome are decorated with Maltese crosses while another two feature curved plant forms. The apex is surmounted by a finial comprised of a globe topped by a Maltese cross on which a bird holding a piece of fruit perches.
Century
6th-7th century
Object Creation Date
500-699
Accession Number
1960/2.4
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 13.01049
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
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Standing Figure; Alberto Giacometti

Title
Standing Figure
Artist
Alberto Giacometti
Physical Description
An elongated figure with minimal features stands on a small rectangular base with left foot slightly forward. The metal has a texture resembling molten wax.
Artist Life Dates
1901 - 1966
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1957
Accession Number
1958/1.137
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 12.93058
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
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visual works
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Requiem; Erwin Binder

Title
Requiem
Artist
Erwin Binder
Physical Description
bronze abstract sculpture
Artist Life Dates
1934-1993
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1988
Accession Number
2004/2.107
Medium and Support
bronze on concrete
relevance
rank 12.92066
Secondary Keywords
architecture
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
european
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figures
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
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visual works
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Brown and White Porcelain Inkwell, Nippon inkwell stand, hand painted gold, art nouveau; Artist Unknown

Title
Brown and White Porcelain Inkwell, Nippon inkwell stand, hand painted gold, art nouveau
Artist
Artist Unknown
Physical Description
A porcelain inkwell with a rectangular body and a penstand on the one side; and it is decorated with drawings and patterns of brown leaves. There is no lid cover for the inkwell.
Object Creation Date
1875-1975
Accession Number
2010/1.304
Medium and Support
porcelain, gold
relevance
rank 12.87602
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by function or context
containers for writing equipment
descriptors
european
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materials
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Temple bell with handle of a pair of addorsed lions and a dragon; Artist Unknown, Burma

Title
Temple bell with handle of a pair of addorsed lions and a dragon
Artist
Artist Unknown, Burma
Physical Description
Bronze temple bell with traces of polychrome, text, and lowermost handle in shape of a pair of addorsed lions. A decorated post threads through the space created by the back-to-back lions, on which an additional handle decorated with addorsed dragons is thread. The open space created between the dragons' connecting tails is where part of a frame would pass through, suspending the bell above the ground. This type of bell does not have a metal clapper, and is rung by striking with a wooden stick.
Century
Early 20th century
Object Creation Date
1907
Accession Number
2002/2.237A-C
Medium and Support
bronze with traces of polychrome
relevance
rank 12.73287
Secondary Keywords
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