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tusk, ivory, Benin Culture, Nigeria, Africa, XVIII c.; a rare ivory tusk from the Kingdom of Benin, finely carved with the figures of warriors, serpents, etc.; the inclusion of the carved figure of the Oba or King, represented with its traditional mudfish, instead of legs, denotes that this was one of the Royal tusks which stood in the great bronze heads on the altar of the Oba's ancestors

Tusk, 1775-1777

Edo

G250

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

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

Snuff Bottle, 19th 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

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

rectangular shape forming a miniature scroll stand; top pierced with an incised design of a tightly compressed dragon within a circle; flat, slightly raised surface with strongly scrolled ends turning in on themselves; honey-color patina on bottom of the scrolls and underside, top surface more pale

Ink Stand, 1736-1795

China

G217

at the top of tapper is a large, square head with a face characterized by oval, wide-set eyes, prominent nose, and partially open mouth; on top of head is a small headdress carved with patterned lines and slightly rounded at top; figure kneels on cone shape of tapper--her arms are bent at her waist and she cups her breasts with her hands; figure's belly is round with a large belly button and belt at her waist; top of tapper cone has a band of hash-mark-like carvings; tapper curves down to a point; tan in color overall

Tapper, 18th century

Yoruba

G254

light brown patina; standing man holding an infant in the crook of his PL arm, seated on a book; man has hair cut in a tonsure hairstyle

Saint Anthony of Padua, 17th-18th century

India

G254

standing figure holding Christ child who sits on a book (?) in saint's PL hand; saint holds cross in PR hand; figure wears a robe with a wide collar, tied with a twisted belt, and sandals

Toni Malau (St. Anthony), late 18th-early 19th century

Kongo

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tiny comb with rounded top with finial-like protrusion; hole in top for wearing as a pendant; incised designs--same on each side--of zigzag bands, straight and curved bands and cross hatched zigzags

Beard comb, early 20th century

Unknown

G254

Square base with a wheel of law on a double lotus plinth; 2 rows of spokes on wheel

Seal, 1428

China

G216

frowning bearded man wearing elaborate costume and flame-like hairstyle holding a sword in his proper right hand and the ankle of a small horned demon figure in his proper left hand

Shōki, the Demon Queller, and a Demon, mid 19th century

Kaigyokusai Masatsugu

G219

man with long beard squatting over a hat under which an oni with fangs and claws is trapped

Shōki capturing a demon with a hat, 19th century

Harumitsu

G219

a. body; b.right arm; c. left arm; d-g. nails. [Culture formerly "Probably Sevilla, Spain" - FLB, 03/15/2016]

Corpus, c. 1700

Master of Guadalcanal

G341

six scenes from the life of Christ; bottom row the Annunciation, Nativity and Adoration of the Magi; middle row Betrayal of Christ by Judas, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection; top row Ascension and Pentecost

Diptych with scenes from the life of Christ, c. 1375

Attributed to Master of the Passion Diptych

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Curved piece of ivory; slightly rounded corners on top, slight indentation at bottom

Court Tablet (Hu), 17th century

China

G217

ivory noisemaker; extension carved with flowers and crosshatched designs; plexi stand

Grogger (noise maker), 20th century

Middle East or India

G362

carved ivory figure; spoon attached to the foot

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

natural colored ivory carved with numerous figures standing and sitting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

carved figure of Kannon with eight arms on lotus base

Standing Kannon, late 19th century

Toshiyuki

G239

snuff bottles (double); ivory, carved and painted; ivory tops; two fish, symbol of conjugal felicity

Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925

China

G216

ivory, carved and colored; carved ivory top; carving represents people struggling against a flood

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

carved figure, probably a princess

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

man with long beard pushing a small demon to the ground and holding him under a large hat

Shōki, the Demon Queller, Catching a Demon, second half 19th century

Sawaki Masakazu

G219

ivory, overlaid with red lacquer; ivory top; design etched in lacquer; charming figures and scenes; the Pine symbolized long life; the Lotus guards against Evil Spirits; the Bat, Symbol for happiness

Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930

China

G216

snuff bottle, carved; eighteen figures, representing the Immortals; note the carving on the shoulder, top and base; very fine piece

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

ivory, carved; an old bottle; note handles on shoulders

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

St. Jerome, c. 1635

Adam Lenckhardt

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snuff bottle, unusually carved; a philosopher and attendant on one side, bamboo tree on the other; the Pine Tree, Bamboo and Plum are symbols of which the Chinese say 'These trees are like friends because they keep green in cold weather'; all three of these trees are connected by the Chinese with longevity

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

carved; the Lotus, sacred to the Buddhist and the Taoist religions

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

square base with Wheel of Law as knob, resting on double lotus plinth; spoked wheel with edging of groups of three circles

Seal, 1428

China

G217

figural garden and tea house motifs

Wrist Rest, c. 1900

China

G217

carved figure, with cap as the stopper; carrying a peach in one hand, the peony in the other; garments etched

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

snuff bottle of Ivory, carved and colored; ivory top

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880

China

G216

top decorated with symmetrical design with scrolling edges; some cutouts in various shapes (teardrops, circles, quatrefoil, bar) inlaid with gold stamped with repeating circular patterns on front and back of comb; tapering teeth

Hair comb, about 1800

Swahili

G254

elongated face; concave on back; spots and whiskers inlaid; leaf-shaped ears; open mouth with teeth and tongue visible; warm brown patina

Leopard Pendant, 17th-18th century

Benin

G250

Door Panel, Mamluk dynasty, wood carved with geometric and arabesque patterns, inlaid with ivory. Panel has modern mount and is set in seperate base which has four small decorative wood panels inset. Remounted 1984.

Door Panel, 14th century

Egypt

G242

carved figure, woman carrying Lotus Flower with Lotus Leaf; lacquer overlaid; ivory

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved figure, seated, one hand on the Pheasant; lotus in hair

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved figure, holding the peach, emblem of longevity and also of marriage

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved figure with incense burner on stand

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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snuff bottle, of ivory, overlaid with black and red lacquer; carved; red coral top in old silver mounting; design, the Peony; phoenix on shoulder; emblem of beauty

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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woman sitting behind a man; woman applies a burning stick to the man's back while he grimaces and pulls away

Netsuke [woman giving man a treatment], late 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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creature with frog's body, bird's head and long hair crouching on a lotus leaf, holding a fish on top of the leaf with its proper left front foot and grasping another fish under a hole in the leaf with its proper right front foot

Netsuke [Kappa on a lotus leaf], 19th century

Hidekazu

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skeleton seated behind a giant skull, holding a rosary in its proper left hand and a drum beater in its proper right hand

Skeleton beating a large skull, 19th century

Kikutei

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cluster of six nuts

Netsuke [six ginko nuts], late 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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square shape with carved raijin figure amid swirling clouds; raijin wears a fierce look, and brandishes drumsticks above and below face

Raijin motif, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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elderly couple: male figure stands leaning on farm tool; female figure crouches, holding object between her hands

Two farmers, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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jolly figure carrying large sack on PL shoulder

Man carrying a bag over his shoulder, late 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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round ivory netsuke with carved image of male figure looking to L with dragon on head; flames at L; incised drum on back

Netsuke (manju), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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skull with snake coiled on top; tail curving down back of skull; no lower jaw

Snake sitting on a skull, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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elderly woman squatting on PR knee holding cleaver in PR hand above a large fruit with a baby emerging

(A farmer discovering Momotaro in a peach), late 19th century

Seiichi

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man kneeling on PR knee hoisting a baby over his PL knee with his PL hand; both figures are smiling; man is holding an object against baby's leg

(Man and boy), late 19th century

Seiichi

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smiling, seated musician holding drum in PL hand and stick in raised PR hand; tied bundle at PL thigh; square box at PR knee

Musician at New Year, late 19th century

Seiichi

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standing figure roughly carved with heart-shaped head and cylindrical body; two protruding mounds indicate breasts and are set wide apart; arms and legs are minimally rendered--no differentiated hands or feet; eyes and ears are wide, simply carved concentric circles; figure's back has series of tiny dark hash marks up and down each side of spine area

Standing figure, 20th century

Lega

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figurative female pendant; main body of pendant is thick and rectangular, with a slightly thinner neck and a round head; dark lines on face mark the large, oval eyes, the large round nose, and the wide mouth; head is carved with dark lines that resemble hair; arms lie against the body and bend up so that hands rest on shoulders; a line runs down the center of torso, and two circles, with dark dots in the center lie on either side of line; entire piece is a light cream color with darker discolorations throughout

Pendant, 19th century

Luba

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small pendant of hippo ivory carved into likeness of man's face; on top of head rests three-pointed crown with a band of repeating black dots below; face has high forehead, bulging eyes, rounded nose, and mouth that protrudes to a point; man has triangular beard that tapers at bottom; piece is yellowish in hue with the reverse being a darker brown

Pendant, mid 20th century

Pende

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may be in the form of a rounded vessel with three bands around wide neck and three bands around stemmed base; small loop handle on one side; small round opening on opposite side; golden brown patina

Whistle, c. 1900

Luba

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with bamboo motif; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with bird on blossoming branch; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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crucified Christ figure wearing crown of thorns, with head tilted slightly to PR and arms outstretched; medium brown

Crucifix, 17th-18th centuries

India

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golden brown patina; standing figure of Mary holding a book in her PR hand and a tiny infant Jesus sitting upright held with her PL hand; garments on both figures have many vertical pleats; edging on Mary's headscarf and garments are sawtooth; removable base with winged face at front

Madonna and Child, 18th century

India

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standing female figure holding a small book in her PL hand; trim on headscarf and garment is scalloped with circle border; tall base with scrolling leaves; medium brown; "14" on masking tape on back of base

Figure of Mary Magdalene, 17th-19th century

India

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brown patina; standing woman with hands folded; long face; headscarf which extends down nearly to skirt hem in back

Figure of "Our Lady of Sorrows", 17th-18th century

India

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standing Madonna with head turned toward PL holding infant Christ in a reclining position in front of her chest; winged putto head at bottom center; golden brown patina

Madonna and Child, 18th century

India

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golden brown patina; standing man with hair in a ring around edges of his head; arms out, bent at elbows (forearms lost); collar of robe falls into a V on upper back

St. Francis of Assisi, 17th-18th century

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Christ figure looking up; arms lost; medium patina

Crucifix, 17th-18th century

India

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dark brown patina; seated figure with legs hanging down--PL ankle hooked behind PR leg; PR elbow resting on a round object with PR hand on cheek; PL hand on knee; tiny sheep in PL thigh and PL shoulder; figure wears tunic with incised grid motif; pin in backside

Christ the Good Shepherd, 17th-18th century

India

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golden brown patina; standing woman holding a book her in PL hand; PR hand in a fist with a hole in center; woman has thick hair beneath a headscarf; woman stands on an attached base which is unfinished on the back; masking tape with "13" on back

Figure of Mary Magdalene, 17th-18th century

India

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brown patina; relief head of a woman with feathery hair and pierced ears; unfinished on back; masking tape with "5" on back

Bust of Madonna, 17th-18th century

India

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brown patina; standing woman with hands together in prayer; woman wears a headscarf over her shoulders that extends down to her skirt hem in back, with edging of circles between bands; very regular vertical folds in clothing on back

Figure of Mary (Assumption), 17th-18th century

India

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standing figure with PR hand on chest, holding a vertical object in PL hand; shoulder length hair; medium brown patina; "12" on masking tape on back

Figure of a saint, 17th-18th century

India

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cream to golden brown patina; standing Mary with long uncovered feathery hair down to her mid back holding infant Jesus in her PL hand, who is nude and sits upright; Mary wears a robe with a tie at the waist and a mantle with decorative incised edging over her shoulders

Madonna and Child, 17th-18th century

India

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fang-like fragment; dark brown

Carving Fragment (?), before 1500

Inuit

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unidentifiable fragment; rounded rectangular shape with protruding segment; dark brown

Carving Fragment, before 1500

Inuit

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bird form with flat bottom; vertical hole through tail; mottled browns

Bird, before 1500

Inuit

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bird form with flat bottom; slightly bulbous body; light brown

Bird, before 1500

Inuit

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bird form with flat bottom; medium brown

Bird, before 1500

Inuit

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bird form with flat bottom; incised nostrils and eyes; light brown

Bird, before 1500

Inuit

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bird form with flat bottom; small head; dark brown; six incised holes on back; vertical hole in tail

Bird, before 1500

Inuit

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four-legged animal with short stumpy tail and rounded ears; back legs fused and pierced with a hole; medium brown

Quadruped, before 1500

Inuit

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with peony; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with flying crane; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with a lion; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with phoenix; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; several of the chips vary slightly in style and material; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips with carved hollyhock design; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with maple branch motif; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with abstracted floral motif in diamond shape; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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ivory container for 12 rectangular ivory chips engraved with pine tree; faces are carved with Japanese numerals and symbols; some tabs have a small embossed moon and flower; stored in L2015.33.426.4a,b

Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century

Unknown Japanese

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Carved, Nested Ball with Stand, one of a pair, 20th century

China

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angry faced man with long beard, waering elaborate hat and holding a paddle, being given a back massage by a small standing demon

Demon massaging the King of Hell, early 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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smiling man with large earlobes, wearing a loose cloth hat, walking and operating a temple dancer puppet on top of a box/stage slung from his neck

Netsuke [Daikoku as a puppeteer], 19th century

Munenari

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man holding pipe, monkey carrying smoking pouch

Monkey trainer, late 19th century

Shioda Toshichika

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carved ivory ball of turtles climbing over one another; one turtle is facing outward holding a fan in PL hand and a lotus in PR hand; another faces outward, possibly dancing with another turtle

Ball of turtles, late 18th-19th century

Unknown Japanese

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tortoise with retracted head and extremities visible on underside

Retracted turtle, late 18th-19th century

Unknown Japanese

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netsuke in form of a partially open clamshell; tiny boy inside holding top of clamshell open; small turtle and package at boy's side

Clamshell with boy and turtle inside, late 18th-19th century

Johō

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seated male figure holding sake gourd in PL hand; holding bowl up to PL shoulder where a turtle is perched, drinking from bowl; turtle has long flowing hair in back

Man with minogame, late 18th-19th century

Unknown Japanese

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tanuki holding inscribed object in PL hand and inscribed bottle attached to rope slung over PR shoulder; lotus leaf hat

Tanuki, late 18th-19th century

Unknown Japanese

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