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An old man thrown down by his beloved (text recto, painting verso of folio 73) from a manuscript of Subhat al-abrar by Jami

An old man thrown down by his beloved (text recto, painting verso of folio 73) from a manuscript of Subhat al-abrar by Jami

Untitled (text, left page); Untitled (ornamental design for coffee pot (for Gropius' Rosenthal design), right page)

Untitled (text, left page); Untitled (ornamental design for coffee pot (for Gropius' Rosenthal design), right page), 1928 - 2014

Otto Piene

Untitled (text and bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (designs for wind socks, right page)

Untitled (text and bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (designs for wind socks, right page), 1928 - 2014

Otto Piene

Untitled (text and bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (designs for wind socks, right page)

Untitled (text and bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (designs for wind socks, right page), 1928 - 2014

Otto Piene

Untitled (bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (bleed-through of following page with text, right page)

Untitled (bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (bleed-through of following page with text, right page), 1928 - 2014

Otto Piene

Thasian Amphora Handle with Stamped Inscription

Thasian Amphora Handle with Stamped Inscription

Greek

Manuscript of Khwaja ‘Abd Allah Ansari’s Advise

Manuscript of Khwaja ‘Abd Allah Ansari’s Advise

Persian

Head of an Old Man Turned Three-Quarters Right

Head of an Old Man Turned Three-Quarters Right, 1486 - 1551

Domenico Beccafumi

Different Nations of Europe

Different Nations of Europe, 1686 - 1762

Louis Surugue

Lithographic printing matrix for “Lion Devouring a Horse”

Lithographic printing matrix for “Lion Devouring a Horse”, 1791 - 1824

Théodore Géricault

A standing cast bronze rectangle box with four tall legs. The outside walls of the box are decorated with a fine engraved swirling pattern, two thin forms along the top, and protruding bumps along the side edges and bottom. The corner edges protrude out.

'Fangding' Ritual Food Vessel with Abstract Decor

Chinese

A grey cast bronze box-shaped vessel with a sloped lid. The entire piece is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs with the bottom-center having a goat-like inscription.

'Fangyi' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A cast bronze cup that has a long handle that slopes upward. The handle is decorated with finely engraved lines. The cup is mottled bright green and grey.

'Shao' Ritual Wine Ladle

Chinese

A blue-green cast bronze four-legged container with an upright dragon neck and head. The four corners of the object are in the shape of narrow cups and the center is a solid square. It is inscribed with a pattern throughout.

Pigment Container

Chinese

A pale yellow-green cast bronze vessel that stands on four stout feet. The body of the vessel is round and wide. The lid is curved and flat with two upturned points on the sides. The handle reaches over the lid and is shaped like a coil. The entire piece is covered in fine inscribed swirling and animalistic lines.

'You' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel in the Form of Two Addorsed Owls

Chinese

A cast bronze bowl with a thick, wide foot. The bowl has tall walls and the outside is decorated with a detailed swirling pattern with very thick and very fine lines. The pattern is mirrored down the center.

'Yu' Ritual Food Vessel with 'Taotie' and Striding 'Kui'-Dragon Decor

Chinese

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

Chinese

Knife with Pronged Attachment (perhaps for punching leather), Ordos Type

Knife with Pronged Attachment (perhaps for punching leather), Ordos Type

Chinese

Ceremonial Axe

Ceremonial Axe

Chinese

This gray marble scoop is adorned with openwork lateral flanges. Etched t’ao-t’ieh faces are visible on the scoop handle.

Ceremonial Jade Scoop

Chinese

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