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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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:19

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

birds

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:19

Secondary Keywords

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

materials

materials by function

objects we use

Title

Oil Container

Artist

Artist Unknown Taiwan

Physical Description

Black ceramic jar with a spout and a series of loops around the neck through which a cord could be threaded to secure a cover; decorated around the middle with a geometric pattern and striations.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.39

Medium and Support

Stoneware with iron glaze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:18

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

vessels

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:18

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

coating (material)

coating by composition or origin

containers

descriptors

mammals

materials

materials by function

objects we use

Title

Flat Basket with swastika motif, from Taiwan

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Flat woven bamboo basket with geometric pattern in red and black

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.36

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:18

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

object-making processes and techniques

objects we use

plant material

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

Title

Rectangular Woven Three-tiered Picnic Basket

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.34A-D

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:17

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

containers for storing or transporting food

culinary containers

descriptors

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

plant material

Title

The Melody Haunts My Reverie

Artist

Roy Lichtenstein

Physical Description

The print has a blue background. A girl is shown with blonde hair, red lips and a melancholy facial expression. She holds a microphone, opening her mouth and emitting a speech bubble saying, "The melody haunts my reverie." The artist applied the technique of Ben Day dots to depict her skins.

Artist Life Dates

10/28/1923 - 9/29/1997

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1965

Accession Number

2006/2.2

Medium and Support

screenprint on white wove paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:17

Secondary Keywords

biological components

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

design elements

geometric motifs

heads

international post-1945 styles and movements

motifs

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by gender

post-1945 fine arts styles and movements

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

the human body

upper body

Title

Round Woven Basket

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

2006/2.33A&B

Medium and Support

woven bamboo

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:17

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

descriptors

grass (plant material)

materials

materials by origin

objects we use

plant material

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:16

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

Title

Bencharong Ware Jar (tho)

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Covered ceramic jar with brilliantly colored overglaze enamel painting in repreating floral patterns. A small base curves into a deep, wide bowl with a flaring mouth, in which the lid rests. The lid can be turned upside down to provide a shallow bowl, the base of which (or topmost portion of the lid) is encircled by gold and green bands.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.476A&B

Medium and Support

porcelain with overglaze enamel painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:16

Secondary Keywords

asian

ceramics

chinese

chinese ceramics styles

chinese styles

chinese styles and periods

containers

containers by form

descriptors

east asian

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

pottery (object genre)

stoneware

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Armor and Helmet with Paulownia Crests

Artist

Workshop of Mitsusada

Physical Description

The armor is comprised of a round helmet with a neck protector and a crescent-moon shaped ornament; a mask with fake mustache; an upper-body protector with sleeves from waist down and paulownia crest in the middle; a thigh cover; two metal leg protectors; two arm and hand protectors. The suit is stored in a black lacquered box with the gold crest.

The helmet is made of red-painted metal lined with indigo-died cotton fabric and deer skin leather trim, which is attached to the metal helmet. The cotton is quilted with indigo-dyed cotton threads. There are two loops on side and one loop in the back, to hold a code for tying below the wearer’s chin. The code is indigo-dyed and then plaited; there are some fading areas. On the outside of helmet, the paulownia crest is on side flaps (to protect ears). There is a hole in the middle of the helmet for a head ornament. The metal leaves are interlaced with cotton strings. Ceremonial knots of yellow code on the back. It weights about 10 pounds.

The helmet ornament is in crescent moon shape and made of lacquered wood in gold color. There is a slot on the back to place the ornament in the helmet. The slot is nailed to the wood; it looks like a later creation.

The mask covers below the wearer’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth, and down to front neck. The upper part is made of metal; the neck is in metal pieces and cotton codes. The mustache is made of animal hair. The mouth has fake teeth painted with gold.

The arm and hand protectors are made of red-painted metal shell and silk fabric with small flower motifs lined with deerskin and indigo-dyed cotton fabric. The shell is consisted of small metal panels connected with chains. The hand protectors have three different crests. The protectors are tied with indigo dyed cotton codes on back.

The leg protectors are also made of red-painted metal with silk fabric lining. On the metal surface of each piece, there are the artist’s signature and seal.

The body is consisted of metal panels, lacquered with gold in design of peonies and vines. The family crest appears in the middle. Metal knots are in chrysanthemum design. Inside is lined with leather printed with lions and peonies. The shoulder pads are made of cotton quilt in tortoise shell design.

The apron for thighs is made of silk fabric quilt and metal panels. The metal panels protect thighs. The apron belt is made of cotton kasuri; the back is lined with indigo dyed cotton.

The thick belt for the body is made of padded silk fabric.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2006/1.146A-M

Medium and Support

metal, lacquer, silk cords, and silk fabric

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:16

Secondary Keywords

costume

costume by function

descriptors

design elements

heraldic motifs

motifs

natural element motifs

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

protective wear

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.473.1A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel, and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.472A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Mother-of-pearl inlayed lacquer tray with geometric designs

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

A square shaped, wood tray with curved corners tray. The interior is red lacquered, and the exterior is coated with black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays in geometric shapes.

Century

Late 19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.468

Medium and Support

lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

applied decoration

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

motifs

nut (plant material)

objects we use

plant material

Title

Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand

Physical Description

The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.

Century

19th-early 20th century

Object Creation Date

19th century - early 20th century

Accession Number

2005/1.473.2A&B

Medium and Support

silver niello with gold, enamel, and glass inlay

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:15

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

fruit

materials

materials by origin

nut (plant material)

objects we use

patterns (design elements)

patterns by specific type

plant material

religious structures

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Sawankhalok Ware Covered Box with a conch handle, a band of star, and a band of vegetal scroll design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Thailand, Sawankhalok ware

Physical Description

Small-size covered box, with a handle surrounded by a raised stylized calyx, which imitates the growth pattern of the top of a mangosteen, and a band of star points at the rim of the lid. The body has a band of vegetal scrolls. Brown-and-cream glaze.

Century

14th-15th century

Object Creation Date

14th century - 15th century

Accession Number

2005/1.462A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware with brown and cream glaze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:14

Secondary Keywords

asian

ceramics

combination inorganic/organic animal material

combination inorganic/organic material

containers

containers by form

descriptors

design elements

materials

materials by composition

motifs

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

pottery (object genre)

scrolls (motifs)

shell (animal material)

shell and shell material

southeast asian

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

thai

thai pottery styles

Title

Blue-and-White Carafe with royal monogram and bat motifs

Artist

Artist Unknown, China, Jingdezhen kiln

Physical Description

It is a porcelain carafe with blue underglazing, with design of stylized acronym of King Rama V of Thailand (1868-1910), his name and reign in medallions with bat motifs and ribbons, and flower and leaf scrolls.

Century

Early 20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1874

Accession Number

2005/1.461A&B

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:14

Secondary Keywords

asian

chinese

chinese ceramics styles

chinese styles

chinese styles and periods

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

east asian

food

materials

materials by function

objects we use

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels for serving and consuming food

vessels for serving drinks

Title

Bencharong Ware Jar (tho)

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Covered ceramic jar with brilliantly colored Thai-inspired overglaze enamel painting in floral patterns. The lid mimics the spires of Thai Buddhist architecture, rising from the gentle curve of the lower portion of the lid and alternating between solid bands of green, and multicolored floral patterns. The green covers what would be the underside of each of the colorful three tiers of "roof" segments, culminating in what appears to be a red and gold lotus bud at the top of the lid.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.465A&B

Medium and Support

porcelain with overglaze enamel painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:14

Secondary Keywords

asian

ceramics

chinese

chinese ceramics styles

chinese styles

chinese styles and periods

containers

containers by form

descriptors

east asian

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

people and culture

pottery (object genre)

stoneware

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

vessels

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

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

2005/1.455.1

Medium and Support

lacquered and gilded copper alloy

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

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

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:13

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

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:12

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

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:12

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)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in religion

people in religion and related occupations

people in the humanities

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious (people)

southeast asian

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Cinerary Urn or Reliquary with stamped "fish scale" designs

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This stoneware vessel consists of a bowl and lid. The curved hemispheric lid has a ring-shaped knob in the center and is decorated a lot of dot line design. The hemispheric bowl stands on the low foot with a flat base. This part is also decorated with stamped design.

Century

late 7th-8th century

Object Creation Date

late 7th century - 8th century

Accession Number

2004/1.204A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:11

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

containers

containers by form

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

vessels

Title

Pedestal Bowl with Cover

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Flaring base with spherical food storage bowl on top. The base is cut with evenly spaced rectangular holes. The lid is incised with a repeating design.

Century

6th century

Object Creation Date

6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.189A&B

Medium and Support

unglazed stoneware with incised and stamped decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:11

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

Title

Cinerary Urn or Reliquary with stamped circle designs

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This stoneware vessel consists of a bowl and lid. The curved hemispheric lid has a ring-shaped knob in the center and is decorated with stamped design irregularly. The high and hemispheric bowl stands on the low foot with a flat base. This part is also decorated with densely and evenly stamped design.

Century

8th-early 9th century

Object Creation Date

8th century - early 9th century

Accession Number

2004/1.205A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:11

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

ceremonial containers

containers

containers by form

containers by function or context

descriptors

liturgical containers

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

vessels

Title

Preserve Jar with Lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

Dark brown glaze has been dripped over the pot from above, allowing it to flow unevenly so that the lighter clay body shows through in an unpredictable pattern. The jar appears rounded in gradations, and has a small circular lid, as well as base.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

2004/1.294A&B

Medium and Support

Stoneware with mottled dark brown glaze

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:11

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

built complexes and districts

closures

complexes

complexes by function

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

containers

containers by form

covers (closures)

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

recreation areas

vessels

Title

Blue-and-White Jar with Bamboo Design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

17th century - 18th century

Accession Number

2004/1.278

Medium and Support

porcelain with blue underglaze painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:09

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

containers

containers by form

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

stoneware

vessels

Title

Stacking Bottle (with flattened sides)

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This dark grayish-blue earthenware vessel is from the Goryeo period. The neck flares out toward the top and the mouth spreads out to the side. The neck is encircled by a thick incised line. A lot of thin lines are encircled on the body. The body has gently sloping sides that flare out and then taper down toward the base and is slightly flatted. Flatted bottle was produced by making a globular body first on the wheel, then flattening it on both sides.

Object Creation Date

10th century

Accession Number

2004/1.208

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:05

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

Title

Roof Tile

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This lotus medallion designed on this round tile-end consists of thirteen petals. The outer rim is decorated with eighteen round dents. The inner ring of the seedpod contains a big central seed surrounded by seven peripheral seeds. The outer rim is embellished with a bead pattern.

Object Creation Date

7th century - 8th century

Accession Number

2004/1.199

Medium and Support

earthenware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:04

Secondary Keywords

architectural elements

ceramics

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

enclosing structural elements

flowers

object genres

object genres by material

objects

plants

pottery (object genre)

roofs and roof components

structural elements

structural elements and structural element components

the natural world

Title

Covered Pedestal Bowl

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

It has a little Flaring base with spherical food storage bowl on top. There are no holes in the base. The lid is attached with a knob-handle shaped like a button. There is no design on the lid but stained some part.

Object Creation Date

7th century - 8th century

Accession Number

2004/1.203A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:04

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

vessels

Title

Covered Pedestal Bowl

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

A little Flaring base with spherical food storage bowl on top. The base is cut with four rectangular holes. The lid is attached with a knob-handle shaped like a button. Surrounding the knob is an inner circle of incised triangles and an outer circle of incised semi-circular lobes, each pierced with a gouged dot.

Object Creation Date

late 6th century - early 7th century

Accession Number

2004/1.193A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:04

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

Title

Roof Tile

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

The decoration of this tile-end consists of lotus medallion with eight petals in the center surrounded by eight heart-shaped bosanghwa(Buddhist floral pattern) just inside the rim. The rim is decorated with a chain of beads.

Object Creation Date

9th century

Accession Number

2004/1.202

Medium and Support

earthenware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:04

Secondary Keywords

architectural elements

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

enclosing structural elements

flowers

medium

object genres

object genres by material

objects

plants

pottery (object genre)

roofs and roof components

structural elements

structural elements and structural element components

the natural world

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:04

Secondary Keywords

attributes and properties

attributes and properties by specific type

descriptors

form attributes

metal

objects

shape

Title

Two-handled bowl with cover

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

It has a flat base and straight body. The body is divided with incised lines and each section is embellished with a simple wave design. A pair of D-shaped handles is attached to the body. Its lid features a hemispheric body surmounted by a button-shaped knob.

Century

5th-6th century

Object Creation Date

5th century - 6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.182A&B

Medium and Support

stoneware with incised decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:03

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

Title

Small Single-Handed Cup

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

It has a flat base, globular body and straight neck. There is no design on the surface of the body. The attached handle is a little small and thick.

Object Creation Date

1st half 6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.191

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:03

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

drinking vessels

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Cup with handle on cut-out pedestal

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This vessel consists of a cup with an outward-flaring mouth supported on an inverted V-shaped pedestal foot. A single oval-shaped handle is attached to the underside of the cup. The pedestal foot is decorated with four vertical rectangular perforations. Immediately below this is a pair of thin horizontal ridges, which also encircle the body of the cup.

Object Creation Date

5th century - 6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.181

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:03

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

vessels

Title

Small Single-Handed Cup

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

It has a flat base, globular body and straight neck. There was a bubbling of the clay surface during firing. The attached handle is a little small and thick.

Object Creation Date

1st half 6th century

Accession Number

2004/1.190

Medium and Support

Stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:03

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

containers

containers by function or context

containers for serving and consuming food

culinary containers

descriptors

dishes

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

plates (dishes)

pottery (object genre)

vessels for serving and consuming food

Title

Storage jar on cut-out pedestal foot

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

It was common in the Gyeongju area, capital of the Silla Kingdom. The jar has a globular body, neck with straight sides and a little straight pedestal foot. Thick ridges encircle the mid upper part of the body and the lower and middle parts of the neck. The lower two sections of the neck are embellished with a delicate wave pattern. The low pedestal foot features eight square perforations at even intervals.

Object Creation Date

circa 500

Accession Number

2004/1.184

Medium and Support

stoneware

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:03

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

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

Title

Small-mouthed storage jar with impressed cord design

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This grayish-blue stoneware jar has a globular body and short, a little flared neck. The entire surface of the body is adorned with vertical line and encircled with thin incised lines. The base is flat.

Century

4th century

Object Creation Date

4th century

Accession Number

2004/1.164

Medium and Support

stoneware with impressed cord mark design

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

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

Title

Small Storage Jar

Artist

Artist Unknown, Korea

Physical Description

This grayish-blue stoneware jar has a globular body and short, a little flared neck. The surface of the body is adorned with a wave design and encircled with two thin incised lines. The base is flat.

Century

5th century

Object Creation Date

5th century

Accession Number

2004/1.171

Medium and Support

stoneware with incised decoration

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:02

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects

pottery (object genre)

Title

Golddust box with decorated lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.360A&B

Medium and Support

cast brass

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:01

Secondary Keywords

closures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

covers (closures)

descriptors

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

Blue-and-white small lidded jar with three lug handles

Artist

Kiln Unknown, Vietnam

Physical Description

A small, slightly squat, globular stoneware jar, resting on a broad and short foot, with a short, narrow neck rising to hold a slightly domed lid. There are three small lug handles at the shoulder, allowing the jar to be carried by a cord. The jar is decorated with three horizontal zones of decoration, either floral or abstract designs drawn freehand in cobalt blue pigment before a translucent glaze was applied to the entire vessel.

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

16th century

Accession Number

1993/2.20.1-2

Medium and Support

stoneware with blue underglaze painting

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:01

Secondary Keywords

ceramics

closures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

containers

containers by form

covers (closures)

descriptors

object genres

object genres by material

objects we use

pottery (object genre)

vessels

Title

Golddust box with decorated lid

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

20th century

Accession Number

1997/1.362A&B

Medium and Support

cast brass

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:12:01

Secondary Keywords

closures

components

components and systems

components by specific context

container components

covers (closures)

descriptors

metalwork

object genres

object genres by material

people and culture

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

Title

From "Souvenirs of Travels," third series

Artist

Kawase Hasui

Physical Description

A man stewards a narrow boat carrying a passenger along a river. The houses and walls alongside reflect on the river's surface. The sky is nearly covered by gray clouds, but small patches of blue sky shine through.

Artist Life Dates

1883-1957

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1924

Accession Number

1987/1.267

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

descriptors

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

energy and related concepts

energy-related concepts

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

light-related concepts

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

physics concepts

residential structures

riverine bodies

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Crescent Moon (Matsue in Izumo)

Artist

Kawase Hasui

Physical Description

A man ferries a passenger along a river at sunset. The buildings and stone walls along the river are reflected along with the colorful sky above.

Artist Life Dates

1883-1957

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1924

Accession Number

1987/1.268

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

energy and related concepts

energy-related concepts

inorganic material

light-related concepts

materials

materials by composition

motifs

natural element motifs

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

physics concepts

residential structures

scientific concepts

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

Title

Devotees of the Buddha (fragment of a frieze from a stupa, from Nagarjunakonda?)

Artist

India, Andhra Pradesh

Century

2nd-3rd century

Object Creation Date

2nd century - 3rd century

Accession Number

1972/2.42

Medium and Support

limestone

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

object-making processes and techniques

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

relief

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious structures

sculpture techniques

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

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

Date Added/Updated

2012-11-25 18:11:59

Secondary Keywords

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

concepts in the arts

copper alloy

copper and copper alloy

descriptors

figures

forming

forms of expression

genres

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 and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type