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Carved from pale gray-green stone with cloudy white mottling and black and brown rivering throughout, the mountain landscape with high rising peaks and numerous figures and pavillions amid foliage on both sides, with the seal of the Emperor Qianlong above a long inscription on one side, the reverse with a further inscription and a seal, one seal referring to the eightieth year of the Emperor Qianlong,corresponding to the year 1784.

Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, 1790

China

G210

seated Buddha; gilt and red and blue paint

Seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), late 11th-early 12th century

Unknown

G200

standing horse with legs slightly splayed outward; wide eyes; open mouth with exposed teeth; upward-pointed ears; green patina with white, blue and red pigment traces

Celestial Horse, 25-220

China

G215

ovoid shape, with two handle-like protrusions on long sides; rust-red and brown; rim and handles painted with running geometric designs

Wine Cup, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

chased silver dish decorated with scene from the "Former Red Cliff Ode" by Su Shi (1037-1101); engraved in painterly baimiao style showing the poet in court robes with two companions relaxing in a boat drifting on tranquil water, with a winepot and cups on the table in front of them; one figure playing a flute and the other holding an open book; rocky banks with grasses and tall reeds, a willow and a cassia tree; small waterfall spilling down from high cliffs at the far shore; sky with pair of birds flying to the left towards a constellation of seven stars drawn as circles joined by thin lines to form the Big Dipper seen through drifting clouds surrounding a full moon engraved with the legendary yu tu dao yaou scene of the Moon Rabbit under the cassia tree pounding a pestle in a mortar; shallow plain sides of octafoil bracket-lobed outline rising to a barbed everted rim

Silver plate decorated with chased “Red Cliff” scene, 13th century

China

G208

Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, arms broken off below shoulder. The figure wears a narrow scarf, barely defined, and a skirt girdled at the waist, its upper edge finished with a curling line. Jewelled necklace and long chains. High headdress. Feet missing, head restored at throat where formerly broken off.

Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century

China

G200

Mortuary figures, pair of, representing warriors both wear armor, with curious head-dresses, and one carries a sword-like object. Four of these figures were found at the entrance of a tomb in Honan province. Two bought by M.I.A., and two by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They are fashioned of polychromed pottery of the greyish cast associated with Wei. Traces of faded terra cotta color remain. These are unusually large tomb figures.

Tomb Guardian Figures, early 6th century

China

G208

This vessel is a remarkable example of its type, and of perfect workmanship. The body is divided into three horizontal belts by narrow, bare interstices uninterrupted by the scored flanges which, with the handle of the vessel, delimit four panels. The plain handle has an animal's head with zigzag lines across the nose and C-shaped horns with parallel lines in thin, thread relief. The lid is partly shaped as a plastic animal. The head, with the forehead lozenge and bottle horns of a t'ao-t'ieh, has other, more realistic details well-modelled ears and a mouth with saw-like teeth. The body is that of a long-drawn-out dragon in low relief reclining along the center of the lid. The central flange, curving with the body in the looped tail, has straight and T-shaped scores. A t'ao-t'ieh and various types of dragons figure in a decor scheme that covers almost the entire body of the vessel. The bodied t'ao-t'ieh with S-shaped horns in the middle belt is flanked by strongly stylized head turning dragons. Also strongly stylized are the dragons in the foot belt, which are similar to those on vessels 50.46.43, Karlgren #11, and 50.46.89, Karlgren #21. The consecutive dragons in the neck belt are not identical. To the right is an ordinary beaked dragon with recumbent C-shaped horn and a small vertical crest. The dragon under the spout of the vessel has no crest. Its horn is heart-shaped, and it has the drawn-out, pointed eye of the t'ao-t'ieh below. Its enormous beak is drawn out to parallel the curve in the rim. Inside the curve of the beak is a small, head turning dragon. The big dragon on the lid has spirals at the base of the horns and a single scale between parallel zigzag lines that flank the central flange, forming the common lozenge pattern. The legs, in flat relief, flank the big dragon, thier tails meeting at the end of the lid. Patina light blue-green.

Gong wine vessel, late 13th century BCE

China

G103

standing horse balancing on three legs; mouth open; short tail pointing up; leaning slightly to proper left

Prancing Horse, 1st-3rd century

China

G215

Standing Guanyin with lotus bud(?) in left hand, right hand missing, inscribed base which bears the date 571 A.D., translation of inscription filed with purchase blank, from Xi'an in Shaanxi province.

Standing Bodhisattva, 571

China

G200

the nude boy shown crouching in an almost horizontal position, holding a bird in his left hand, the chubby face with simply carved features and the hair pulled back in double knots; carved from greenish white stone. Former Classification: Jade

Pillow, 17th-18th century

China

G218

A Scholar Contemplating a Waterfall, c. 1525

Zhang Lu

G203

The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century

China

G218

Standing Screen with Marble Panel, gray brown and white marble slab reminiscent of a misty mountain, set into a wood frame; twelve carved panels within frame depict chi dragons and scrolls; frame set into larger stand

Screen, 17th century

Unknown

G217

dark brown in color; square mouth piece cut from rim of smaller end; five holes at top, three at underside

Vertical flute, c. 1800

China

G216

Jewelled headdress with pendants suspended from the beaks of decorative birds or from projecting scrolls. Right hand is on right knee, left hand is raised toward the chief diety. Sitting in a cross-legged position, the image of his Dhyani-Buddha in his headdress. Hip-length blouse, with wide round neck and rolled over collar, has a center vertical panel which is pulled into the neck when seated. Three-quarter length sleeves. The skirt is finely pleated and caught up slightly on either side of the leg.

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), from a set of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Flying Celestials, c. 951-953

China

G200

Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, early 17th century

China

G218

few dwelling huts in an atmospheric rocky riverside setting; in a wood case

Misty Trees and Mountain Range, early 17th century

Dong Qichang

G203

Slab built and modeled, rectangular courtyard surrounded by a tile roofed wall; seperate elements are a pigsty, boar, round food dish, rectangular food dish, seated figure, bird, dog, suckling pig, four piglets.

Funerary Model of a Pig Sty, 2nd century BCE

China

G215

folding chair with woven seat; inlaid iron decorations on arms and footrest; carved open-mouthed animals where arms attach to seat

Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century

China

G217

Emperor's ceremonial twelve-symbol coat of yellow k'ossu with nine five-clawed dragons, those in profile clasping the Heavenly Jewel. Background of loosely drawn cloud forms, bats, and good luck emblems in shades of blue, green, violet, red, rose, and gold. At bottom wide border of tossing waves dotted with flowers, flower vases, swastika and other emblems. At sides, center front and back where coat is slit, small areas of slanting, wavy stripes. Similar reduced border at elbows, where sleeve is extended by a strip of ribbed yellow silk finished with cuffs of dark blue k'ossu. Band of same dark blue k'ossu around neck and down front to under arm. Coat lined with figured blue silk and lightly interlined. Yellow ceremonial coats worn in sacrifices to earth.

Manchu Emperor’s ceremonial twelve-symbol jifu court robe, 1723-1735

China

G103

fisherman riding on a boat and playing a flute at lower right corner; three people inside a building just below center at left edge; mountains in background

Riverside Scene with Scholar and Fisherman, c. 1500

Liu Jun

G203

Ceremonial Gate, 1728

China

G217

standing figure with arms bent at elbows, PL forearm slightly lower than PR forearm; unfinished back; looping drapery folds

Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, late 6th century

China

G207

Library and Rock Garden

The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797

Unknown

G216

octagonal box with lid; lid carved with central circle surrounded by 4 C-scrolls and 4 concentric bands of tixi scrolls; box decorated with rolls of same scrolls; black interior

Octagonal Box, 15th century

China

G210

Seated figure, resting PR elbow on raised PR knee, PL leg bent and on ground and PL arm behind, hand resting on ground; wearing bracelets, long necklaces and elaborate crown

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva in the Water-Moon Form (Shuiyue Guanyin), 12th century

China

G200

Round-bodied pot with 3 legs, 2 decorative, curving, detachable 'handles' and fan-like lattice element at back; decorated overall with organic and geometric designs

Censer, 1723-1735

China

G214

baldheaded figure with closed eyes, wearing a robe which falls in folds at stomach, lower arms and legs; slightly leaning to proper left, with a small space between proper right arm and body; hands folded at waist

The Monk Ananda, 9th century

China

G200

base with iridescent light green glaze and 2 animals, one standing on the back of the other; long post topped with openwork bird finial; 4 long branches at top: 3 depict figures dancing and holding objects and a figure under a canopy on top of branch and figures and radiating coins below branch; one depicts same scene except an animal replaces the figure under canopy; 20 rectangular branches, 19 with figures, horses, deer and figure under canopy with coins sprouting from branches; one with same scene except animal and figure(?) replace figure under canopy; 40 small branches with 3 radiating coins; pendant of monkey with a coin

Money Tree, 1st-2nd century

China

G201

towering rock formations in clouds at top; river at center; bearded figure at center bottom looking at waterfall in LLC; 2 other figures between trees

Landscape with Scholar Viewing a Waterfall, 1722

Cai Jia

G203

Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil dignitary. the type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure made in a mould, is solid. The grey clay body, covered with a white slip, is painted with unfired pigments flesh tints, green, blue, gold. Details of the figure were completed by hand.

Tomb Figurine, one of pair, late 6th century

China

G208

shallow dish with small flaring lip; brown rim with red and black geometric designs; central circular section with brown ground and red organic designs; brown exterior with red and black decoration at edge

Dish, one of a pair, 1st century

China

G215

tall, slightly bulbous body; long slender neck flaring out to wide, flat lip; white glaze

Bottle, 7th century

China

G204

Snuff Bottle; cinnabar lacquer; green jade top in silver; lacquer overlaid with black lacquer, which is deeply carved

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

red coral top; hand-painted European figures

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1930

China

G216

snuff bottle of ivory; ivory top; overlaid with black lacquer; design etched in lacquer; four graceful figures; jade flowers on table, beside which will be seen figure of a Princess; iris in background

Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, carved gold, with gold pedestal and stopper and gold spoon.

Snuff Bottle, Early 1900s

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, coral, carved with two cats at base; blue silk standard.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

ivory, gourd shaped; the gourd is an emblem of longevity probably owing to its durability when dry

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

G217

bamboo, carved; green jade top in silver setting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

Carved white jade bowl with inscription in four cartouches 'Chien Lung Yu Wan' (made for the emperor Chien Lung). Decoration of trailing branches and four cartouches containing signs of Chinese zodiac. smaller, alternating cartouches bear characters of inscription. Jade worked to great thinness.

Bowl, 1736-1795

China

G210

comb ornament, lions and birds; three lions playing in tendril-like vine; reverse, one lion and doves with vine, all one piece; repousse and stamping, gold, wooden comb.

Comb, 7th-10th century

China

G208

Jar, green, brown, and blue glaze. White earthenware with 3-color lead glaze.

Jar, 618-906

China

G208

Snuff bottle, green malachite showing wavy pattern of light and dark stripes. Malachite top; stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1935

China

G216

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.6a,b

Lidded Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

one of a set of four ornaments, cocks (virility) in fighting postures; sheet gold, stamped; delicate

Ornament, one of four, 7th-10th century

China

G208

carnelian top; two medallions; hand-painted inside, outside in black

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

carved, colored with carnelian top; note the carving

Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930

China

G216

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.5a,b

Lidded Bowl, 18th century

China

G210

green border; central eagle holding a red scroll inscribed, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", with a shield with "AF" monogram; border with butterfly and trellis pattern

Tureen stand with initials "A.F." for the American market, c. 1810

China

G209

figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist

Musician, 15th-16th century

China

G215

figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve handing down

Attendant, 15th-16th century

China

G215

figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down

Attendant, 15th-16th century

China

G215

One of a pair Famille Rose; each silver shape with quatrefoil bracket; lobed foot; blue ribbon entwined; rose scrolls; yellow flower heads

Candlestick, c. 1736-1796

China

G209

3-level tower with balconies; 4 figures with crossbows; roofs edged with large floral forms; bird at top of roof; green glaze

Model of a Watchtower, 1st-2nd century

China

G215

vessel on flat foot, flaring outward to shoulder and inward to wide, outward-turned mouth; pair of decorative loop handles, one with applied loop design; black painted decoration of curved lines and eyeball-like circles

Storage Vessel, c. 3000 BCE

Majiayao

G204

large vessel with pair of lug handles; small flat foot, flaring outward to pointed shoulder; straight neck with outward-flaring rim; swirl, linear and crosshatch painted designs in black and white

Storage Jar, c. 3000 BCE

Majiayao

G204

rectangular piece of petrified wood

Wrist Rest, 18th-19th century

China

G217

base in the form of a man, kneeling, with PR arm raised; curved apron; curling hair, bushy brows over bulging eyes, large nose, moustache and small beard; wearing robe decorated with raised medallions, apron, chain mail issuing from animal masks on shoulders, boots; foliate drip pan with baluster-shaped socket cast with coiled dragon balanced on man's head; seperate candleholder of flaring cylindrical form, raised on long stem, with two horned, four clawed dragon in very high relief, chasing a flaming pearl amid clouds; blackish patina

Two-piece Candlestick, one of a pair, early 17th century

China

G201

upright rectangular shape; decorated on red lacquer ground with figures amidst rocks with a central celestial figure seated on a cloud with a rabbit on an adjacent cloud; roofs of pavilions appearing through the mist on top and bottom surfaces; vertical sides with long rectangular panels of basketwork within raised gilt edge within lacquered borders with running key pattern; all edges bound in plain baitong mounts with similar rectangular hinges and long lockplate with square locking device

Rectangular Box, 17th century

China

G210

red-orange bowl with tan accretions overall

Bowl, c. 4500 BCE

Yangshao

G204

large bird with outstretched wings on openwork background; applied insect at each corner; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board

Pictorial Plaque with Bird, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

bar with four triple-pronged protruding elements; incised designs overall; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-6

Quatrefoil Plaque of the Four Directions, late 2nd century

China

G215

walking bird with wings outstretched; inward-curving tail-feathers; facing R; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.8.1, .2

Bird Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

flat, round disc with domed protrusion at center; incised with figures, birds, animals and designs; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.3.1

Bi Disc Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

standing figure holding a flower-like object; facing L; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.10.1

Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

broad-shouldered figure with what appears to be an arrow through his head; curling moustache and round cap; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-3, .5-7

Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

standing figure wearing robe and holding an L-shaped object; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-2, .4-7

Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

arc terminating in dragon heads; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.3.2

Dragon-head Huang Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

small standing figure wearing a robe and leaning on a staff; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-4, .6, .7

Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

flying bird with outstretched wings, facing R; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.7.2, .3

Bird Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

standing figure holding a flower-like object; facing R; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.9.1

Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

flat, round disc with domed protrusion at center; incised with figures, birds, animals and designs; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.4.1

Bi Disc Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

tower with triangular base topped with two graduated outward-flaring elements and a spire on top; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1, .3-7

Plaque in the Form of a Tower, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

architectural crossbeam incised with dragon; five downward-extending elements; wave-like pattern on top; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-5, .7

Crossbeam Plaque, 2nd-3rd century

China

G215

vertical rock with linear striations of red and brown; wood stand attached

Scholar's Rock, 19th century

China

G218

wide ring foot; rounded body with wide shoulder tapering to narrow, long neck with garlic-head top; ring around neck; mottled green-bronze-red patina

Ping wine vase with garlic shaped mouth, 3rd-2nd century BCE

China

G215

round body on tall tripod legs with flat feet; pair of U-shaped handles; domed cover with three decorative scrolls; copper-colored, red and green mottled patina

Ding food vessel, 3rd century BCE

China

G215

curved piece of ivory; twenty-four incised holes; nine carved dragons twine around holes, with clouds

Hammock end, 18th century

China

G217

small stand in the shape of a qin; 13 ivory circular inlays on top at one side; inlaid seal; four small legs; 10 characters on top

Wristrest in the Shape of a Chin (Lute), early 19th century

Kuo Shang-hsien

G217

figure of bear lying on its PL side in a twisted position, being bitten on the stomach by a tiger with its body twisted into a C shape

Mat weight in the form of a leopard attacking a bear, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE

China

G215

very tall, elongated figure; triangular-shaped face; very close-set features; painted eyes and garment details in red, black and white; long sleeves; mostly dark brown patina overall

Figurine of a Female Court Attendant, 4th-3rd century BCE

China

G215

curved piece of ivory; fifty incised holes; numerous carved dragons twined around holes, with clouds

Hammock end, 18th century

China

G217

curved piece of ivory; twenty-four incised holes; nine carved dragons twine around holes, with clouds

Hammock end, 18th century

China

G217

curved piece of ivory; fifty incised holes; numerous carved dragons twined around holes, with clouds

Hammock end, 18th century

China

G217

black with some grey areas; irregular "base" with vertical upward-extending elements and forward-extending front element; pitted surface; large circular cavities; several holes in upper PL area; tiny hole at bottom center; several deep fissures on back; ringing sound when tapped

Scholar's Rock, 18th-19th century

China

G218

celadon green; three small paw feet with animal heads; two squared-off handles on top rim; four rows of incised geometric designs on body

Tripod Censer, 10th-11th century

China

G204

apron sewn as a panel, edged and backed in dark blue fabric; central panel edged in bands of cream with black, grey and dark purple swastika-key designs, trimmed in maroon; central appliqué and embroidered rectangular panel in predominately pink embroidery with roundels, scrolls and floral shapes and linear appliqués of various colored fabrics

Baby carrier panel, c. 1995

Miao

G210

seated lion looking over PL shoulder; curly mane and chin whiskers; open, roaring mouth; grey and reddish brown stone

Guardian Lion, one of a pair, 8th century

China

G208

seated lion looking over PR shoulder; curly mane and chin whiskers; open, roaring mouth; grey and reddish brown stone

Guardian Lion, one of a pair, 8th century

China

G208

squat upright shape of horizontal, massed volumes with horizontal striations with an overhang to the front; stone dense and resonate with distinct underlying greenish tinge with lighter green veining and some buff striations

Scholar's Rock, 18th century

China

G218

stripe details; black

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

single ring with center of curled, twisted, thick square wire which creates large spirals; ends wrapped in very thin braided wire; closure: large wire loop and hook

Torque, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

denim color; stripes at bottom

Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

torque made from one ring; middle panel has a center line of large relief flowers; this line is surrounded by a line of smaller spheres on pedestals on both sides; end panels have the wrapped wire bodies of dragons as well as two flowers and two spheres; ring ends with dragon heads that wrap back around the ring on both sides; connecting piece is solid silver and has three wire cones decorating it

Torque, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

torque made from the fused rings of braided, ladder-like wire; medallion at center with two fighting male water buffaloes; each ring ends in a curlicue; connecting piece is coin-like curlicues with one cone decorating the center

Torque, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

hat with large water buffalo ears and horns; ring of relief flowers around base of hat; cones and pedestaled flowers on main body of hat; ears with bird motifs; horns have three panels: bird, flower and leaf; face on front of hat body with flowers on each cheek; chin chain

Hat, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

torque with beehive shapes in graduated sizes applied to flat surface with raised edges; dragons at closure end with bodies of twisted chain; hook ends with beehive-like motif; hook and loop closure with three beehive shapes and two small floral shapes; dragons are curled around two large and two small floral shapes

Torque, Date Unknown

Miao

G210

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