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China and Silverware Cabinet

China and Silverware Cabinet, 1902 - 1981

Marcel Breuer

Ladle

Ladle

Chinese

Ladle with dragon-head handle

Ladle with dragon-head handle

Chinese

Goose-head vessel

Goose-head vessel

Chinese

Cylindrical tripod vessel (lian)

Cylindrical tripod vessel (lian)

Chinese

Large covered jar (hu)

Large covered jar (hu)

Chinese

Double-Handled Jar with Volute Decor

Double-Handled Jar with Volute Decor

Chinese

New Design Book (Shin moyō bon)

New Design Book (Shin moyō bon)

Japanese

Globular Jar with Short Neck and Flattened Everted Rim and Bronze-Style Geometric Decor

Globular Jar with Short Neck and Flattened Everted Rim and Bronze-Style Geometric Decor

Chinese

Two Sketches: Snail Man? (right) and Ise Ebi (left)

Two Sketches: Snail Man? (right) and Ise Ebi (left)

Japanese

Elaborate Headdress of Statuette

Elaborate Headdress of Statuette

Greek

Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves

Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves

Chinese

Self-Portrait at Eleven Years Old

Self-Portrait at Eleven Years Old, born 1960

Glenn Ligon

Beaked Oinochoe

Beaked Oinochoe

South Italian

Two Standing Male Figures, Each Wearing a Triple-Peaked Hat with Protective Neck Flap, One Figure Wearing a Cape, His Hands at His Side, and the Other with His Right Arm Raised, His Left at His Side

Two Standing Male Figures, Each Wearing a Triple-Peaked Hat with Protective Neck Flap, One Figure Wearing a Cape, His Hands at His Side, and the Other with His Right Arm Raised, His Left at His Side

Chinese

Two gray earthenware sculptures of men standing upright side by side. They are both wearing sleeved garments that cover their entire bodies with their feet poking out and draped headpieces. Their hands are together in front of their chests.

Two Standing, Mustachioed Male Figures, Each Wearing a Cape and a Full, Rounded Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flap, and Each with His Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed under His Cape

Chinese

A flat, lusterware tile that is in the shape of an eight pointed star. It is colored a dark brown/grey with a white, patterned band framing the inside of the star shape. White lines make a symmetrical, swirling floral pattern in the center of the piece.

Star Tile with Vegetal Motifs and Inscription

Persian

Large Bowl with prancing feline motif

Large Bowl with prancing feline motif

Syrian

Bowl with scenes of figures on horseback

Mina'i Bowl with Horsemen, Seated Figures and Harpies, and Pseudo-inscription around the Exterior

Persian

A flat, lusterware tile that is in the shape of an eight pointed star. It is colored a dark brown/grey with a white, patterned band framing the inside of the star shape. White lines make a symmetrical, swirling floral pattern in the center of the piece.

Star Tile with Vegetal Motifs and Inscription

Persian

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