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Krishna Sporting with the Cowherds (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a Bhagavata Purana series

Krishna Sporting with the Cowherds (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a Bhagavata Purana series

Indian

An ancient gate of wonderful construction, which is minutely described in the text (fol. c viii recto)

An ancient gate of wonderful construction, which is minutely described in the text (fol. c viii recto)

Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499

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

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

Otto Piene

Reign of Kay Kavus (recto, verso), illuminated folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama of Firdawsi

Reign of Kay Kavus (recto, verso), illuminated folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama of Firdawsi

Indian

Firman of Muhammad Shah Qajar

Firman of Muhammad Shah Qajar

Persian

Mirror-Case Cover with Mother, Child, and Angel

Mirror-Case Cover with Mother, Child, and Angel

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

A blue-green bronze blade that is flat and curves with a narrow handle that has two thin lines of inlaid turquoise.

Knife with Dragon-Headed Handle, Ordos Type

Chinese

Brownish cube-shaped vessel with four holes at the top and a neck-like handle, terminating in a water buffalo head.

Small Jade Container for Pigments (Tulu)

Chinese

A blue-green bronze blade that is narrow with a straight, narrow handle with a sculpted form at the end. A thin line runs through the center of the blade. The entire piece is flat with some texture from wear along the tip and handle end.

Dagger, Ordos Type

Chinese

A blue-green bronze rectangle-shaped blade that points down and flares at the bottom. At the center-top is a thick handle that has a geometric engraving in the middle and inlaid turquoise pieces at the top.

Socketed Ceremonial Axe with Inlaid Haft

Chinese

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