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, 12th century
Iran

G243

Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, China — Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, 618-906
China

G208

Ewer, white with gold luster decoration. On body seated figures separated by polygons. Arabesques on neck. — Ewer, before 1220
Iran

G243

Bowl, overglaze painted ware; mounted ladies — Bowl Depicting Ladies on Horseback, 12th-13th century
Iran

G243

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

G215

Vessel in the shape of an owl. Two flanges, one ending just under the beak in front and the other continuing to the top of the head in back, have alternating straight and L-shaped scores, those on the front flange being much the deeper of the two. The tail, with a scored flange border, forms the back support of the vessel. Apart from the realistically-formed feet, the bird is strongly stylized. The body is completely covered by rows of scales except for the shoulder line, expressed by a vigorous spiral, and the wings quills, rendered by bands filled with antithetical spirals. Patina green. — Zun wine vessel in the shape of an owl, 13th-12th century BCE
Unknown

Not on View

Bowl. Lady on an elephant. Mounted attendants. Polychrome overglaze. Minai type. Earthenware — Bowl Depicting a Lady Riding an Elephant, 12th-13th century
Iran

G243

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

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

Not on View

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

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

white jade with pale brown mottling, traces of earthlike substance and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

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

Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 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

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

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

G215

Mask of animal with horns can be identified as bull; simple incision to indicate the detail of the animal on the front only. Grey green jade; traces of red pigment and calcification — Bull-Head Pendant, 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

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

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

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

tan jade, now a yellowish opaque color. Pierced on top with two slanted holes to attach chape to lower end of a scabbard. — Bi Scabbard Chape, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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

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

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

Pendant (plaque) in silhouette form of a goose with incision and relief. Ivory colored jade, calcified; trace of red pigment. Both sides identically decorated with double line relief; the eyes and the beak are indicated by incised lines. — Archaic Animal Pendant, 1100-771 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

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. adorned with network of T-shaped double spiral designs in incision and relief. Fitting slot drilled in center. — Peng Sword Guard, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

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

G215

Calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment. — Comb, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

ivory jade as white as chicken bone — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

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

G215

Bowl, black. Champleve design under blue glaze.; eight part design of leaf form with cross-hatching between leaf at rim. — Bowl, 12th century
Iran

G243

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

G243

Bowl, overglaze painted ware; mounted ladies beside pool; polychrome overglaze. — Mina'i ware Bowl, 1200-1299
Iran

G243

Bowl, white earthenware, enamelled in white. Decoration painted in gold luster consists of a hare amid scrolls surrounded by compartments with animals and arabesques. — Bowl, 1200-1299
Iran

G243

Bowl, Graffito Ware; incised white glaze with green rim. Earthenware with sgraffito decor under white glaze. — Bowl, 11th-12th century
Iran

G243

Figure of woman playing pipes. Delicate modeling and fine white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Woman Playing Pipes, 618-906
China

G208

tiger in crawling position with tail curved upward; forms an arc pendant; tails curves as to form pendant hole; another very small perforation at the lower jaw; incised detail (simple) on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of red clay-like substance; the jade is bent at the tiger's head with a sharp 'cut' line — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

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

China

G215

stylized tiger, similar to 50.46.251, further articulated; open mouthed tiger with two teeth shown; the back curves in convex form and the tail curves outward into an open worked pendant hole; incised transverse strips decorate the main body of the animal, on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
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

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

China

G215

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

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

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

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

G215

Dark greyish-green jade. Truncated tube with slightly pyramidal exterior and short ring collars protruding from top and bottom. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Mottled dark green jade. Straight vertical sides, incised ribbon and circle design at each of four corners. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

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

G215

brownish tan jade with red veins — Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a dragon; with relief decor. Green translucent jade; the dragon silhouette can also be viewed as a symmetrical half of a t'ao t'ieh mask with long ears; both sides are decorated with double-line relief pigment; a straight cut line on the reverse side. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in the silhouette form of a monstrous (or fantastic) animal either s dragon or a tiger; plain undecorated surface. translucent yellowish jade, partially calcified, traces of clay-like substance. — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Ceremonial blade; flenged tang (handle). Mottled green jade; the blade is slightly raised in the middle and the central ridge continues to the tip of the blade; the edge (tang) ends in slightly projected flenge of 'tooth' pattern. Traces of clay-like substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Arrowhead with central ridge running to pointed end; identical both sides; no surface decor; ivory-white jade with mottled brown marks; all the edges are bevelled; a central taper-ring ridge runs from the end of the shaft to the point — Arrowhead, 1100-771 BCE
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

Pendant in silhouette form of a bird; incised and relief; translucent jade; simple incised lines and relief to indicate the features of a bird — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Besieged Fortress from the Palace of Tiglath-Pileser III (746-727 BC) — Bas-relief from Palace of Tiglath-Pileser III, 746–727 BCE
Assyrian

Not on View

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

Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 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

Pendant in bird form (flying bird) seeing from above, in high relief; incised lines to emphasize tail. Opaque ivory jade; traces of red pigment. — Pendant in Bird Form, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in form of a stylized animal looking from above; slightly flanking out wings; on the body, incised curve-scroll design indicating the top and lower part of the body; small perforation at the beak; traces of clay; tan jade — Cicada Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

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

pale green jade, calicified, traces of earthlike substance; double S-shaped dragon, typical of the Warring States; restoration of the tail — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Heng Girdle — Pendant in the Form of a Aoomorphic Figure, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Tannish brown jade with dark brown clouds, partially calcified. Decor field is spiral grain design. Both sides of disc are identical. — Xi Bi Disc, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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 with brown markings. — Sword Pommel Jian Shou, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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

pale green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

The decor of incised lines and spirals on this animal recall those on the Middle Chou water buffalo, Karlgren Number 90 (50.46.113). It should be noted, however, that the spirals on shoulders and hind quarters area here centered by a raised ring with turquoise inlay. These decor figures might point to a similar epoch were it not for certain details that are a clear indication of a later date. The rope pattern around the eyes, on the eyebrows, the fetlocks, and on the dragon decorating the socket, as well as the granulation on the front of the ears and the head of the dragon, point to the Early Huai Style Period. The socket on the back suggests that the tiger served as a podium. Patina bluish- green. — Tiger, 6th-5th century BCE
China

Not on View

animal pendant; highly calcified, opaque ivory jade, little remnant of the original green color, traces of red pigment; Huang shaped pendant with bird beak, tiger body and a fish tail; lei-wan design around eye — Pendant in the Form of an Animal, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Scabbard buckle, with incision and open work; Incised geometric pattern in 'T' shape, on the body of the buckle. Open work of an animal silhouette (highly stylized) with incised decorative lines. Ivory calcified jade; the reverse side is a mottled gray color. (semi-translucent gray jade, — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 475-221 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

ivory jade with brown clouds. Pattern of spiral-comma variation on surface and animal face at top end directly over belt loop. — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

translucent white jade. Stylized dragon heads at each end of band shaped pendant. Three perforations. — Pendant in the Form of a Heng Girdle, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

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

G215

translucent green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Hook end has incised lei-wen designs and stylized dragon head in relief. Animal head is probably a tiger. — Belt Hook, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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

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

Highly calcified jade with little remnant of the original grey-green color. Bird in huang shape on plaque-pendant. Four perforations in the pendant. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 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

plain surface; translucent white jade with opaque white marks of calcification. The disk shaped object is often identified as a 'chueh'. — Disc with Slit Opening, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Straight hair pin, plain without decor. Mottled grey-green jade; it is a simple contemporary straight pin form; rounded. — Hairpin, 1523-1028 BCE
China

G215

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

G215

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

G215

Black jade. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

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

G208

Figure of animal- open mouth red polychrome. White earthenware 3 color lead glaze. — Figure of an Animal, 618-906
China

G208

Pendant in the form of a Blunt Beaked Bird, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1050-770 BCE

China

G215

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