Ewer, white with gold luster decoration. On body seated figures separated by polygons. Arabesques on neck. — Ewer (water pitcher), late 12th-early 13th century, before 1220
Iran

G243

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

Buddha; traces of gilt on patina; face is square, mouth is wide, nose is flat and hair curls are large - all indicative of the classic style evolved bt the early Dvaravati sculptors — Buddha Head, 8th century
Cambodia or Thailand

G213

Bowl, polychromed. King seated on a throne with two personages; to left and right of throne two angels; two birds below. Eight figures seated around throne. — Bowl Depicting a Seated King with Attendants, c. 1180-1220
Iran

G243

Bowl, overglaze painted ware; mounted ladies — Bowl Depicting Ladies on Horseback, c.1180-1220
Iran

G243

Tile, Sultanabad, pottery, with raised blue inscription on black and white floral background. — Painted tile with Qur’anic inscriptions, likely from a mosque or tomb, one of a pair, late 13th - early 14th century
Iran

G243

Jar, green, brown, and blue glaze. White earthenware with 3-color lead glaze. — Jar, 618-906
China

G208

This fantastic creature might be a playful descendant of the water buffalo, Karlgren Number 90 (50.46.113). Here, however, the sculptural effect is achieved through the long sweeping curves of the body. The spirals emphasizing the shoulders and hindquarters are broad bands with a modified scale pattern which recurs on the tail. The shoulder is further emphasized by a raised ring with turquoise inlay. The eyes, with brows of rope pattern, are also inlaid with turquoise. Further elements of the Huai style are the cowrie band around the neck, granulation on the ears and the tufts of the hind legs, and the tail ending in a bird's head. Patina light green. — Mythological beast, 5th century BCE
China

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The rich decor of the vessel covers every surface except the backs of the stubby legs. The ground is squared spirals throughout. On the long side of the body the median line is marked by a free animal's head on the neck belt and by a t'ao-t'ieh in low relief on the bottom. The shoulder line of the owl is boldly stylized into an enormous spiral, the wing quills emerging in narrow parallel bands. Behind the quills the tail protrudes in a short downward hook. The shoulder, neck and quills are covered with scales. Two birds with cleft crests, bottle horns, and tails adorned with scales, flank the free head on the neck of the vessel. Coiled dragons decorate the front sides of the legs, and the bottom surface of the vessel is covered with scales in parallel rows. The whole area is bordered at the rim by a circle band which appears also on the adjoining rim of the lid. The owl has enormous eyes, and the horns are the large, C-shaped type of the ordinary t'ao-t'ieh. Patina bluish-green — You wine vessel in double-owl shape, 12th-11th century BCE
China

Not on View

Ewer, lobed body, with birds and foliage in low relief, deep blue glaze. — Ewer with bird, vegetal, and calligraphic motifs, 12th century
Iran

G243

Pendant in silhouette form of a crouching rabbit; incision on both sides, identical; ivory jade, highly calcified; plain surface without decor except incised lines to indicate the basic features of a rabbit; trace of red pigment — Pendant in the Form of a Hare, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Drinking Cup in the form of a Human Figure. Ceramic with traces of luster and pigments. — Molded Vessel in the form of a Mother and Child, c. 1200
Iran

G243

Mottled grey green jade with traces of red pigment. No decoration, but three perforations to attach axe to a shaft. — Flat Ji Axe, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Figure of woman playing lute finely modeled and white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Lute, 618-906
China

G208

pendant in form of fish-like arc with tail curved into a lei-wan design; in lower lip of fish is biconical perforation; white jade, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 770-221 BCE
China

G215

Dark olive green jade with striations. — Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

pick or knot opener with incision and relief. White translucent jade with marble brown striation; the side of the moon-curved opener is incised with curvilinear lines (not quite identical at both sides) in capturing the comma or lei-wen design; a rectilinear plaque with relief of a deer is placed at the top; the object ends in curved form as part of the incised curvilinear design. Traces of earth. — Xi Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

incision and openwork. Mottled and translucent jade; partially calcified; concave reverse side is incised with 'comma' pattern; sinuate lines (incised) follow the curvilinear open work which projects at the side of the ring. Translucent pale green jade with mottling. — Archer’s thumb ring, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Square with lobed corners; with incision. Mottled light brown jade. Incised (double line) lines of 'comma' patterned design (on only one side); symmetrically drilled center hole with two small ones on the sides. Traces of red pigment. — Garment Ornament, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant of a bird in the round; relief; pale grey-green matted jade, partially calcified; the bird is in a seated position; its features are accented with simple relief outlines — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

pale green translucent jade with light brown clouds; plain surface; serrated edge derived from chi axe — Chi Huan Disc with Notches, 775-480 BCE
China

G215

Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Translucent tan jade, traces of earth-like substance; Hsi knot opener in the shape of tusk — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Translucent light green jade, partially calcified; visible crack line on one side. One of seven ts,ung in the collection. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Kuei without handles. The vessel is divided into four vertical panels by heavy flanges with alternate straight and T-shaped scores. In two places in the neck band the flanges give way to free animals' heads. The features of the bodied t'ao-t'ieh in the main belt are similar to those seen on vessels 50.46.48 and 50.46.86 (Karlgren numbers 7, 11, 30), except that the mouth line is S-shaped and shows the teeth. The dragons in the foot belt have the mouth of the ordinary gaping dragon, but the head turns downward, thus differing slightly from the usual trunked dragon. — Gui food vessel, 12th century BCE
China

Not on View

Kneeling camel with Mongolian driver. Red earthenware with traces of white slip. Painted with black and red pigments. — Tomb Figure of a Kneeling Camel with Driver, 618-906
China

G208

Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Bamboo Flute, China — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Bamboo Flute, 618-906
China

G207

Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
China

G215

dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

disk with center hole; relief design. Translucent egg-shell gray jade brown mark on edge. Rim field decorated with relief 'comma spiral' pattern, identical on both sides. — Xi Bi Disc, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Dark green jade with black and white clouds. — Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

marbled black jade. Smooth, undecorated surface, small perforation at handle. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Mottled brown jade with light and dark clouds. — Ya Chang Scepter, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow green jade with traces of red pigment. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

translucent white jade — Plaque, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

grey-green mottled jade. Openwork curvilinear designs suggest pairs of phoenixes and dragons. — Bi Disk, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G103

ceremonial blade; ivory white jade; blade with curved handle with limited decor except projecting flanged (may be depicting the silhouette of a bird) and incised design of parallel and diamond in band; traces of red pigment — Bird Pendant in the Form of a Ge Dagger, 1027-221 BCE
China

G215

Tablet, rectangular, with relief. Pale green-gray translucent jade, partially calcified. Double-line engraved comma pattern design decorate the entire surface of the tablet (both sides). — Rectangular Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

mottled green jade with black-brown markings, partially calcified, breakage at center with visible resoration line. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Calcified ivory-white jade, chi ku pai, traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Translucent pale green jade with brown markings at the ear of the dragon and the middle of its serpentine body. — Dragon Ornament, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Translucent tan jade. Curved belt hook with dragon head at hook end; incised petal design on the buckle stub. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Mask of an animal with horns (buffalo) in relief; pendant perforation is drilled at the center of the mouth; incised features at only the front side; translucent jade; traces of red pigment; white jade with light brown clouds — Buffalo-Head Appliqué, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Seated figure of woman playing stringed instrument — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Lute, 618-906
China

G207

Figure of woman making deep bow. Polychromed in red. — Figure of a Woman, 618-906
China

G207

Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

White earthenware with white slip. Daoist symbol of the Principle 'Keeping Still; The Mountain' (Ken==) see cat. card for better description. — Tomb Figure Representing a Seated Dog, 618-906
China

G208

standing figurine with turban-like head dress which flanks to the side forms a rectangular shape, hands fold in front of the lower chest; incised lines to indicate the human features, and robe garment; incision on both sides; four perforations, one above each ear, one under each shoulder; green translucent jade; traces of clay-like substance; broken base which is not flat; crack on the left side from the jaw to the base — Standing Figurine, Date Unknown
China

G215

two animals back to back in thread relief form the arc band pendant; incised curve-linear design on both sides, identically; perforation at each end; pale green translucent jade; traces of red pigment — Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Monster animal mask with horns may identify as a bull-mask; double line incised details on only the front side. Grey-blue jade with calcification; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bull-Head Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in animal (bird?) silhouette; relief and incision on both sides, identical. Ivory jade; traces of red pigment; one of the tails is broken; the perforation is drilled from one side. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

grey-green jade, partially calcified, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Knot opener with a carved buffalo at the top, it terminates with a long arrowed pick; low relief buffalo, simplified and unpretentious; oyster white jade — Xi Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

bead, tan calcified jade. Four rectangular notches in each of the long sides. Spiral-cloud pattern in incised and low relief. — Bead, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Handle, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Pendant (or knot opener) with incision and relief (both sides identical). Translucent yellowish green jade; the shape resembles a dagger with pointed tip; the handle is in form of a monster like head or mask with incised detail (in double line); a drilled hole at the top which ends as the ear or horn of the monster-mask. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

with relief and incision. Mottled yellow-ivory jade with brown marks; 'comma' patterned design on the outside of the buckle. Broken at the curved lower end. Rectangular loop projecting from lower side. — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Knot opener with an ornate open work of an animal head; incision and open work. Translucent white jade with brown marks; traces of clay-like substance. — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Translucent gray jade. Bracelet-shaped pendant terminating in stylized dragon head at one end and bird head at other. Rope pattern for dragon's body. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Highly calcified, opaque white jade with little remnant of the original green color; traces of earthlike substance. — Ox Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

green mottled jade — Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow-green jade; traces of red pigment. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration — Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE
China

G215

The sculpture quality of these dashing beasts is admirably conveyed by their carriage, the proud pose of their heads, and the almost arrogant suppleness of their bodies. The forceful comma-shapes of the tails and their jaunty tufts, as well as the double-rope pattern on the mustachios, give ample proof that, in spite of the scale that, in these creatures must be dated later than Middle Chou. Patina grey-green — Winged dragon, one of a pair, 5th-4th century BCE
China

G103

translucent yellow-gray jade; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of An Archer's Thumb Ring, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

green jade with brown clouds. Pair of ch'ih (hornless dragons) in high relief on surface of oblong pendant with central opening. — Bixi Disc Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

mottled marble-yellow jade, cloud-spiral pattern covers bead — Yuanle Columnar Bead, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

green jade; traces of earthlike substance — Xi Fish, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

pendant, arched fish form; incision lines to suggest fish fin and generalized features, both sides identical; perforation (very small) at lower jaw; grey blue translucent jade with dark blue spots; traces of clay like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Small jade blade with geometric design (two bands of criss-cross pattern) at the handle; incised on both sides identically; three ridged blade, one center and two side producing a beveled surface; four projecting teeth at the base, small perforation. Ivory (oyster) colored jade; trace of clay-like substance. — Ge Dagger Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Mask of a monster like animal (t'ao-tieh); carved interrupted outline; incised double line on both sides, detailed features of the mask on the front side, one at the edge of each 'jaw' of the animal mask. Calcified green jade; traces of earth like substance on the back. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

White jade, traces of red pigment; stylized dragon adorned with mu-lei-wen eye, cowrie shell design on hooked horn, spiral design on the flanges. Beveled surface, two biconical perforations, one between jaws and the other near the tail. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

calcified yellowish green jade with greybrown and brown clouds accentuating the upper horizontal silhouette — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

bird pendant in high relief (almonst in the round); blunted beak on which a pendant hole has been drilled; identical incisions on both sides; pale grey ivory jade, calcificationn covering side of the wing — Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

jade, arc with animal combination in open work; relief and incisions, pendant; the upper part of arc extends horizontally, curves down and upward, and terminates by confronted dragon heads with a circular ball in the mouth; open work of curved floral pattern with the two heads with crisscrossed design; slightly raised projecting cirular bosses cover the surface of the arc band; small flanking out wins; three small pendant holes, one at the center of the curve, one on each side near the ear of the dragon's head; mottled grey jade — Heng Girdle-Pendant Headpiece, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant flat silhouette of an animal with a horn and curved back (concave) small perforation incision lines to suggest vaguely the details of the animal, on both sides, however appears to be incomplete. Ivory jade, mottled in blue traces of red pigment. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G103

Pendant in seated bird silhouette, stylized incised with scroll design and indication of bird's detail on both sides identical. Translucent green jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Seated Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in mask form; carved interrupted outline; incised features of the mask on only one side; the perforation drilled from one side. Calcified tan colored jade; traces of red pigment. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

pale brown jade with brown clouds, breakage and restoration visible near the second perforation — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Pale green translucent jade, traces of clay — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G103

partially translucent tan jade — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

The bowl is decorated in flat, band relief two belts with vertical scales below a broad upper belt of S-figures finished at each end with big tufts. These are probably remnants of strongly deformed dragons. At the end of the spout this band terminates in a dragon with a rolled-up nose. The scale bands stop short of this point and two large scales, placed crosswise, fill out the space. The legs are unusual in that those in front have a dragon's head, like that in the neck belt, whereas the hind leg is adorned with a big spiral such as usually emphasizes the hind quarters of an animals. The two legs have thus to be taken together as a whole the front and hind part of one animal. For other examples see Eumorfopoulos, Volume 1, Plate 45, and BMFEA, Volume 8, Plate 45. The rather stiff legs end in feet coarsely drawn like two comma-shaped claws. The handle is finished at the top with an animal's head displaying an unusual and highly decorative feature big horns shaped as two back-to-back birds. Patina green. For comment on the inscription, see Karlgren number 45 (50.46.44) For a discussion of this vessel type, see Karlgren number 313 (50.46.104) — Yi water vessel, 9th-8th century BCE
China

G103

Relief and incision. Mottled pale green jade with yellow-brown marks; both sides identically decorated with 'comma' pattern design; incision of thin lines accents projecting wings of the dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G103

Calcified jade with remnants of green clouds from the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substances. — Yuan Disc, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Head of the Buddha, Khmer — Head of the Buddha, 12th-13th century
Khmer

Not on View

Dog, standing, deep blue glaze. Earthenware with 3 color lead glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Standing Dog, 618-906
China

G208

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Curved fish-like animal pendant, relief curved into almost a circle; curved outward tail forms a pendant hole; curved lip; incised details on both sides identically. Translucent pale grey jade; traces of clay-like substance; small hole drilled near the animal's jaw. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G103

Jade, knot opener with a monster head, Bow tip with feline head at top; arrow end, incisions on bith sides which are identical. A pair with 50.46.257. Calcified cream colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Finial of an unidentifiable animal, with curved uneven flanges incised design on both sides, similar but not identical pale green translucent jade traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bird Finial, 1523-1028 BCE
China

G215

green jade with brown clouds and dark green moss; partially calcified on the back; four incised dragon heads in a comma and striation pattern decorate chueh — Jue Disc with Slit Opening, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

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