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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

stirrup vessel with warrior motif painted on each side, polychromed earthenware, Peru, Moche no dims. on cat. cards; 200BC-700AD — Stirrup spout vessel, 3rd century BCE - 8th century CE
Moche

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Dancing Lady, One of a Pair, China — Dancing Lady, One of a Pair, 618-907
China

G207

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. — Mortuary Figure, 386-535
China

G208

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

warrior deity standing in a forward-facing position; PR arm extended with hand in loose fist, apparently once holding an object; PL arm is held out with palm up in divine pose; armor with lion head on armor plate over stomach; standing on demons (base) — Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North, 11th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

Dignitary, probably a civil counsellor. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, mounted on a stand. The costume is predominantly brown with details in mottled colors. Head, headdress and hands unglazed. — Tomb retinue, early 8th century
China

G208

headdress consisting of five sections attached together with leather bands; openwork decorations on each section decorated with one of the five dhyani bodhisattvas; above each figure is a roundel bearing a sacred emblem such a three jewels, crossed 'vajras,' the wheel of the law, the lotus and the sword — Ritual crown (diadem), 18th century
Tibet or China

G212

Horse with long mane and clipped tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The decoration of the trappings is in the Sassanian style. Glaze predominantly a fine cobalt blue which has oxidized on the hind legs to an irridescent silvery-blue. Saddle and top saddle pad unglazed. — Horse, early 8th century
China

G208

One of the twelve generals of Yakushi Buddha, with strong remains of original pigments. Original wood stand — Divine General, late 12th century-early 13th century
Joga

G200

ginger jar shaped with ribbing on body and lid; lid is high dome with round finial; white ground decorated with flowers and birds near water in blue, green and orange — Covered vase, from a five-piece garniture set, c. 1710
Netherlands

G310

ginger jar shaped with ribbing on body and lid; lid is high dome with round finial; white ground decorated with flowers and birds near water in blue, green and orange — Covered Vase, from a five-piece garniture set, c. 1710
Netherlands

G310

Horse with clipped mane and tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The trappings, including double saddle pads and a saddle draped with a knotted cloth, are decorated with Sassanian motifs. Brown glaze with patches of manganese in oxidized areas. — Tomb retinue horse, early 8th century
China

G208

one of a pair of dancing ladies — Dancing Lady, One of a Pair, 618-907
China

G207

Dignitary. Military leader. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of pair, mounted on a stand. The costume includes a blue robe, pleated brown skirt and white underskirt. Head and headdress unglazed. — Tomb retinue, early 8th century
China

G208

ginger jar shaped with ribbing on body and lid; lid is high dome with round finial; white ground decorated with flowers and birds near water in blue, green and orange — Covered Vase, from a five-piece garniture set, c. 1710
Netherlands

G310

slender body with flared mouth; ribbing on body; white ground decorated with flowers and birds near water in blue, green and orange — Vase, from a five-piece garniture set, c. 1710
Netherlands

G310

slender body with flared mouth; ribbing on body; white ground decorated with flowers and birds near water in blue, green and orange — Vase, from a five-piece garniture set, c. 1710
Netherlands

G310

standing infant with arms out, PL arm slightly upraised; thick, short hair; standing on rocky element; wearing brown and gilt garment trimmed in dark brown fur; gilt shoulder cloth — John the Baptist as a Child, one of a pair, c. 1640
Attributed to Felipe de Ribas

G341

standing infant with PL arm upraised; striding forward with PR leg; wearing gold, red and black garment tied with sash, and gold and red shoulder cloth; long dark hair; standing on five winged putto heads — Christ Child, one of a pair, c. 1640
Attributed to Felipe de Ribas

G341

standing winged figure with bird face with beak holding sword and mini pagoda hanging from string with loop at other end; figure stands on fox with back legs upturned that attaches to base; some pigment remains on figure and fox — Akiba Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Akiba, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

standing black figure with short curly black hair, wearing a gold robe and gold shoes; man has arms outstretched, holding open book in PL hand — Saint Benedict of Palermo, c. 1734
Attributed to José Montes de Oca

G341

hexagonal Box with lid, red lacquer. Flat top incised with two phoenix in flight among flowering peonies on a cell pattern ground; sides with shaped reserves of confronting dragons on key fret ground. Qianlong six character mark. — Hexafoil Box, 1736-1795
China

G210

circular box decorated with image of 2 men in a boat at L, large tree at R and rocks and trees in background on cover — Ink Cake Container, c. 1600
Workshop of Cheng Dayue

G210

figure with six heads, arms, and legs astride crouched bull on wood base; metal bands around wrists, some biceps, and most ankles; halo with flames attached at back; two hands of two arms together in praying position, other arms bent and flare outwards. Upper left arm holds long staff, lower one holds implement with "curly q"-shaped end. Upper right arm holds a trident. Lower right arm fingersshaped like it was holding something in hand. Three bottom heads have crystal inlay eyes. Three smaller heads on top considerably smaller. — Daiitoku Myōō, the Wisdom King of Awe-Inspiring Power, second half 13th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

tripod serpent bowl, ceramic (terra cotta), Costa Rican (Nicoya-Guanacaste), 1000-1500AD; acquired in Managua, Nicaragua prior to 1959 by donor; animal heads used as tripod feet lack portions of noses; one tripod is completely repaired — Tripod Serpent Bowl, 11th-16th century
Nicoya

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The Samaritan Woman, Petronio Tadolini (1727-1813) — The Samaritan Woman, 1767
Petronio Tadolini (1727-1813)

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polychrome jar with handle, geometric design in red, brown, and cream, red ceramic, Peruvian(Nazca), 200 BC-1000 AD cat. card dim.; H 5-1/4' — Polychrome jar, 3rd century BCE - 11th century CE
Nasca or Tiwanaku

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Urn, from the Nicoya Peninsula; pedestal base, basal flange, restricted orifice, hollow applique jaguar head below rim; 2 bands of polychrome decoration, one above flange and the other below the rim; polychrome ceramic — Urn, 10th-14th century
late Nicoya

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bowl with flat base and rounded sides; buff earthenware with red linear designs on cream slip; diameter 8 1/4 in. — Bowl, 3rd-7th century
Michoacán

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Composite Effigy Tripod Bowl, ceramic, Costa Rican (Nicoya Peninsula), 300-800AD cat. card dims H 3-1/4 x D 6' with slightly rounded base, basal flange and outflaring upper section; tripod effigy supports are hollow, with 3 rattle holes each, in the form of jaguar heads; curvilinear black, red, and cream polychrome decoration; brown ceramic — Composite Effigy Tripod Bowl, 300-799
Costa Rica

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Tripod Bowl, ceramic, Costa Rican (Chorotega- Nicoya Peninsula), Pre-Columbian cat. card dims H 3-1/4 x D 8' with rounded base and outflaring upper section; tripod supports are hollow, truncated conical in shape with 3 rattle holes oneach, decoration is red, black and cream polychrom paint; design is geometric including circles, lines and panels of dots and hachure; interior design is far more intricate than exterior; brown ceramic — Composite Tripod Bowl, Date Unknown
Chorotega

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Vessel in the shape of figure. Light tan in color with black and reddish pigment. — Anthropomorphic vessel, 12th-15th century
Chancay Chimu

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Figure of a tomb attendant in a draped cape, polychromed pottery — Tomb Attendant, Date Unknown
China

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Figure of a tomb attendant in a draped cape, polychromed pottery — Tomb Attendant, Date Unknown
China

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Figure of a tomb attendant in a draped cape, polychromed pottery — Tomb Attendant, Date Unknown
China

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Figure of a tomb attendant in a draped cape, polychromed pottery — Tomb Attendant, Date Unknown
China

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Figure of a tomb attendant in a draped cape, polychromed pottery — Tomb Attendant, Date Unknown
China

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El Lissitzky, PLATE, earthenware, black with red design elements, Russia XX c. — Plate, 1923
Russia

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seated Buddha; PL hand in lap with open palm, index and thumb loosely touching; PR hand up, with index finger and thumb touching; two-tiered knobby hair, long earlobes; traces of red pigment on robes; seated on wide, stylized lotus on round base — Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, early 12th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

Gesso, color, kirikane on wood, metal — Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix, early 13th century
Unknown Japanese

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Bowl. Lady on an elephant. Mounted attendants. Polychrome overglaze. Minai type. Earthenware — Bowl Depicting a Lady Riding an Elephant, c. 1180-1220
Iran

G243

one dark, irregular cylindrical form; large L-shaped form with slanting top, decorated with pale yellow and blue flowers and blue wavelike pattern with gold outline; smaller square C-shaped form with similar decoration — Three Piece Sculptural Group, c. 2002
Nakamura Takuo

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standing figure with a conical hat with ear flaps, long skirt and cloak draped over the left shoulder; figure is standing on rock formation with palms up and crossed at the wrist across the chest; base — Zaō Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Kinpu, 12th century
Unknown Japanese

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open box-shaped form made of 4 L-shaped panels overlapping on base; dark abstracted iris design in black, gold metallic, silver, burgundy, purple, and blue glazes — Box that is not a Box, 2016
Nakamura Takuo

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figure seated with legs crossed and PR foot resting on PL knee; open, loose robe is cinched around stomach; arms are bent forward, resting slightly; hands are missing — Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix, Date Unknown
Unknown Japanese

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wooden carving of a figure wrapped in blankets with blunt cut bangs wearing a mask in red, teal, and white with a corn cob sticking out of the bottom on the front; imagery with symbols and of flowers, a pueblo and feathers on verso — Corn Maiden, Date Unknown
Delbert Honanie

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wooden carving of a figure wrapped in blankets with blunt cut bangs and dark, straight hair wearing a mask in red, teal, white and yellow; imagery on bottom of a figure playing an instrument in silhouette with a corn stalk with four ears of corn in different colors — Corn Maiden, Date Unknown
Andy Ricky

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"Woman in the Snow" vase, 1902

Georges de Feure; Manufacturer: Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot; Retailer: L'Art Nouveau Bing

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Rectangular box; sits on runners created by extended short sides; nonfunctional metal lock mechanism on front; hinged lid; decorated with incised diamonds and horizontal lines on front and incised bars with vertical stripes on sides; painted black and red — Box, c. 1914
Luba

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Buddha seated with legs folded and feet over knees; PR hand held in loose fist; PL hand open, gently cradling round object; fragments of white and green pigment; sits on flat base with pigment fragments — Hachiman in the Guise of a Buddhist Monk, 12th century
Unknown Japanese

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St. Leonard sculpture, gilt and painted wood, Italian XVc cat. card dims H 46-1/4' cat card changed back to Austria from Italian; Full-length figure holding a book in his left hand and should be holding a chain in his right, signifying his role as patron saint of prisoners. — Saint Leonard, 1495-1510
Hans Klocker

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aubergine and green Fahua type glazes — Chen Wu, The Perfected Warrior, late 17th century
China

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standing figure holding staff in PR hand and sphere in outstretched PL hand; standing on tiered carved base with lotus leaves around top; gold leaf on garment and base with some remaining areas of blue and green pigment on garment; figure removes from base with keys on bottom of feet; staff also removes — Jizō, the Bodhisattva of the Earth Matrix, second half 13th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

Tiled Painting Depicting the Story of Bahram Gur and Fitna from the Book of Kings. Twelve tiles mounted together — Tile painting depicting Bahram Gur and Fitna (“Practice Makes Perfect”), c. 1625-50
Iran

G243

Buddha, figure of, seated on coils of a snake and sheltered by his seven expanded hoods. Monastic garment covers the figure (greatly weathered) leaving right shoulder bare; pendant ears, without jewelry. The Usnisa, or flame, is cone shaped; the hair is apparently plaited. The figure and serpent were originally ornamented with gilding, some of which remains, especially on coils of serpent and rear of his expanded heads. The serpent is in three coils. Provenance Angkor region. — Naga-Enthroned Buddha, 13th-14th century
Cambodia

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flat sides; four feet at outer corners; edges flare inward and outward slightly at top rim; small rectangular cover with vertical four-sides finial with irregular, globular knob; four rectangular cutouts at corners of cover; very small interior space; white with colorful glaze decoration of three turquoise, rust red and tan birds perched on dry foliage — Untitled [Incense burner decorated with kingfishers], 2006
Takegoshi Jun

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small dish with ring foot; outward-flaring rim; white ground; petal design on exterior; flowers at interior; pattern of X's at inner rim; decorations in red and green — Small Bowl, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Vietnam

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wide foot; concave bottom; low sloping shoulder; wide mouth with ring; white with three bands in red and green--two petal bands, one foliate band — Jarlet, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
Vietnam

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slightly irregular rectangular shape, slightly tapering at top; four brightly-colored kingfishers perched on grey and brown reeds; white ground; blue band at bottom, black band at top — Untitled [Vase decorated with kingfishers], 2005
Takegoshi Jun

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one of a pair of figurines, lady with a shawl, standing — Lady with Shawl, one of a pair, 618-907
China

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picnic set with four stacking bowls decorated with bands of flowers and foliage from each of the four seasons; sake flask created from bamboo, with bamboo leaf motif and crested flying birds; sides of caddy are decorated with wisteria; lid for stacking bowls features phoenix with chrysanthemum design; silver handle — Picnic set with plants from the four seasons, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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standing male figure wearing armor and tall hat, with moustache and pointed beard, biting lip; figure stands with both feet on a winking green-skinned demon with pig snout and breasts — Lokapala Guardian King, one of a pair, late 7th-early 8th century
China

G207

standing male figure wearing armor and tall hat, with thin moustache and beard; figure stands with both feet on a white-skinned demon with fangs, green claws and black hair — Lokapala Guardian King, one of a pair, late 7th-early 8th century
China

G207

cizhou painted pottery dish; flowering plant in green and red, banding of red borders, design inside rim, has own storage box — Dish, 13th century
China

G204

curved shape; molded and painted on a mountain-shaped body with green and rust dragons flanking a blue dragon amongst clouds and above rocks and waves — Three Dragon Brushrest, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619)
China

G103

horned figure with red skin seated, kicking legs up into air; white, bulbous glass eyes; broad, open smile revealing small, pointed teeth; carries drum stick in PR hand; oval "halo" of drums behind figure; black sash with floral decorations loosely wrapped behind figure; base — God of Thunder, 17th - 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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beaker form with pointed outward-flaring element near bottom and outward-flaring mouth; faceted body; cartouches with landscapes, birds, flowers, man with deer, boaters, pavilions and brocade designs; blue, orange, gold, green — Beaker vase, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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male figure standing in three quarter pose with PL hang reaching for sword in belt; looking over PR shoulder; long robes with drum and pine design — Wakashu with a sword, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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standing figure with head and body turned slightly left; figure is wearing skirt, small neck plate, and helmet with short spire; PL arm is bent slightly back with hand in fist; PR arm bent at elbow, forward, with hand in loose fist, possibly once holding something — Vajra Warrior, late 12th century
Unknown Japanese

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painted and gilded leather pouch with designs of large nosed Portuguese men in a landscape; man in boat on water on one side; men in front of a stylized building opposite; metal elephant clasp on one side — Tobacco Pouch with Nanban Figures, first half 19th century
Metal fitting by Hamano Noriyuki

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organic and inorganic forms in bright multicolors; primarily vertical format; accordion pleated, curling forms on base--primarily red with blue, green and yellow; several brightly-colored lotus seed pods; two folding fans--one primarily blue, the other primarily tan, both with multicolored flecks; blue gourd shape with flecks of color near top; some hand tools at top — Tarot, 1984
Nancy Graves

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Head crest Mask; Ejagham people of the Cross River area, possibly Keaka group; covered with skin — Dance Headdress, late 19th-early 20th century
Ejagham

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mahogany, verd-antique and gilt with secondary woods of maple, ash, and yellow pine; dolphins carved on facing sections of arms and dolphin's heads form the feet; Crest rail curved, adorned with carved oak leaves and ends at each end with carved rosettes. a=sofa; b&c=cushions — Sofa, c. 1820
United States

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carved decor — Imperial throne, 18th century
China

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ovoid body decorated with continuous tropical landscape depicting distant mountains and sailboats, stylized palms, exotic birds and butterflies; capped with cover in matching blue glaze — "Tropiques" monumental jar and cover, 1937 (form c. 1925)
Henri Rapin; Decorator: Anne-Marie Fontaine; Manufacturer: Sèvres Porcelain Factory

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standing figure with both hands outstretched with palms up; figure wears brass crown decorated with phoenixes and adorned with glass beads, trailing down over shoulders; round metal halo on back with flaming Buddhist jewels — Zenmyō nyoshin, the Goddess Shanmiao, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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dark brown box with design of reddish orange and gold leaves; red beans; rectangular-shaped; pair of metal ornaments with a ring on long sides of box — Box with sword beans, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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tilemaker's equestrian figure, ceramic, Ming — Roof Tile in the Form of Kuan Yu, Tilemaker's Group, 14th-17th century
China

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Bowl, one of a pair, c. 1800

China

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Bowl, one of a pair, c. 1800

China

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Li Tei Gui, c. 1900

China

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Corn Maiden, Date Unknown

Pat Howesa Jr.

G260

Hopi Carved Wood Kachina of a Butterfly Maiden, Date Unknown

United States

G260

figure seated cross legged with hands upturned in lap, folds of garment flowing over legs; elaborate metal necklace with many low hanging pendants; base is intricately carved with open lotus flower on top of demon creature — Miroku, the Bodhisattva of the Future, second half 13th century
Unknown Japanese

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cherry blossom motif on outside; four figures with exaggerated features on interior of lid against checkered background; two figures with large noses and ears against checkered background on small tray; square water dropper — Writing box with Nanban figures, 1633
Unknown Japanese

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Pair of Shallow Bowls, procelain with overglaze enamels, Tsou Tai ware — Shallow Bowl, one of a pair, 18th century
China

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standing figure holding staff in PR hand and miniature pagadoa in outstretched PL hand; he is wearing elaborate crown and armour; figure attached to base with keys on the bottom of the feet; staff is removable — Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North, late 12th century
Unknown Japanese

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demonic figure standing on two subdued, grimacing demons, one of whom is looking up with bloodshot eyes; figure is standing with wide stance, PR arm raised to hold separate staff, PL hand open, with hole to hold separate golden spindle; demons mount onto base, and tabs on figure's feet insert into demons; separate halo with golden flames mounts to back — Bishamonten, the Guardian of the North, late 13th century
Circle of Higo Busshi Jōkei

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Pair of Shallow Bowls, porcelain with overglaze enamels, Tsou Tai ware — Shallow Bowl, one of a pair, 18th century
China

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Toybox in the Shape of a Walleye, 1998

Theophilus Ni Anum Sowlah

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King Ferdinand of Spain, 17th century

Juan Martinez Montanes (active 1607-c. 1649)

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Twelve Panel Folding Screen, late 17th century

China

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'sWings, 'sWings, 1999

Ken Campbell

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Miniature Covered Box, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE

Thailand

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Jan's Snakes, 1993

Judith Onofrio

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