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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

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Barbed rim with foliate form; lobed sides on inner and outer rims carved with birds and flowers in black against a red ground; central area carved with two buildings in a landscape; deer and stork in lower foreground; 3 figures in a building at L; 8 figures at center, including a man on a horse and a man playing the flute — Dish, Wanli period, 1573-1619
China

G210

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

red lacquer, double gourd shape with quatrefoil panels of scholars and attendants in rocky river landscapes — Vase, one of a pair, c. 1850
China

G210

red lacquer, double gourd shape with quatrefoil panels of scholars and attendants in rocky river landscapes — Vase, one of a pair, c. 1850
China

G210

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

black lacquer tray with design of pink flowers with heart-shaped leaves — Small Serving Tray with Pink Flower Design, late 18th century
Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

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flat dish-shaped; raised foot; two fanciful turtle-like animals with long sweeping tails and heads with pointed snouts and ears; water at bottom; three-leaf medallion and flower-like medallion with eight circles surrounding large circle at top; gold and bronze colors — Sake cup (guinomi), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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raised scalloped foot; scalloped edges; low relief designs of vines, fruit and leaves around edges, flowers and leaves around edge of cover and central floriform shape made up of scrolls with characters and bats; black, browns, gold; golden brown interior — Box with cover, 18th century
China

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black lacquer food tray with pampas grass design at lower corner — Small Serving Tray with Pampas Grass Design, late 18th century
Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

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black lacquer tray decorated with leafy plant with red berries — Small Serving Tray with Spearflower Design, late 18th century
Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

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black lacquer tray; plant with oblong leaves and delicate flowers with starburst petals lower corner — Small Serving Tray with Maiden Flower Design, late 18th century
Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

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%C2%A9 Enoki Kei

Night Gate (Yoru no mon), c. 2013

Enoki Kei

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a decorative stand comprised of two horizontal panels in four pieces, frame a three dimensional dragonfly figure; several round, black metal bars run above and below the dragonfly, and run vertically to connect the panels with a rectangular base below; the stand's components are primarily black lacquer; however, the panels each have green areas, with hints of gold and silver, that suggest blowing grasses and/or flowing water with swooping and varied lines, and the dragonfly has iridescent purple and blue chips in its wings and around its eyes and a spray of silver color on its back and lower wings — Lacquer Stand with Dragonfly, early 20th century
Haruyuki

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short two-panel folding screen with a carved image of three shrimp and seaweed and left with round elements; blue, tan, and black; open rectangles at top of each panel; black lacquer on back; unsigned — Spiny lobsters (Ise-ebi) emerging from seaweed, c. 1930-1940
Unknown Japanese

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Bowl shaped toilet box of black lacquer with decoration in gold and copper of tree and floral motives; bearing three times the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum (ginger) leaves, their points together within a circle. — (Round Box), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Round covered toilet box of black lacquer decorated with copper and gold in tree and floral notives; bearing three times the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum (ginger) leaves, their points together within a circle. — (Round Box), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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negoro (red and black) circular tray with flat center and groove around outer edge; slightly raised lip; top surface is mostly red with scattered black marks; underside is black around the outside and red/black in a center circle — Negoro saru jiri tray, c. 2002
Okura Tatsuo

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Long, narrow toilet box of black lacquer with gold tree and floral decoration bearing the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum (ginger) leaves their points to-gether within a circle; crest appears six tme son box, two on top and two on each side. Box made up of three parts. — Covered box, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Square Toilet box of black lacquer decorated in gold and copper in tree and flower motives; bearing Crest of Tokugawa family, three asarum (ginger) leaves, their points together within a circle which appears twice on cover of box and one on box. — Covered box, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Round covered toilet box of black lacquer decorated with copper and gold in tree and floral motive; bearing three times the crest of the Tikugawa family, three awarum (ginger) leaves, their points together within a circle. — (Round Box), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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covered box, carved red lacquer in scroll design. — Covered Box, 19th century
China

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Cylindrical shaped covered toilet box of black lacquer decorated with gold and copper in tree and floral motives; bearing three times the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum (ginger) leaves, their points together within a circle. — (Round Box), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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small cup with flaring rim; 5 layers of red and black lacquer; wide band of pommel scrolls and interlocked ji-i heads above band of lotus lappets — Stem Cup, 14th century
China

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cylindrical box with stepped cover; inlaid flower on cover; organic and geometric patterns overall in red and brown — Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
China

G215

cylindrical box with stepped cover; inlaid flower on cover; organic and geometric patterns overall in red and brown; rouge residue inside container — Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE - c. 200 CE
China

G215

Naraen Kongo, standing figure with arms down, mouth closed. Made of Hinoki wood in yosegi technique of multiple block construction with traces of gesso and polychrome. — Vajra Warrior (one of a pair), mid 14th century
Unknown Japanese

G205

Portrait Sculpture of Priest Gyōki, Unknown Japanese — Portrait Sculpture of Priest Gyōki, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G220

The Wu Family Reception Hall, China — The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century
China

G218

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

Snuff Bottle; cinnabar lacquer; green jade top in silver; lacquer overlaid with black lacquer, which is deeply carved — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825
China

G216

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

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

red with brown interior and bottom; carved with leaf and flower design around edges of box and cover; two figures on a balcony overlooking rocks, trees and clouds on cover; six characters lightly incised on bottom — Circular Box, 1403-1427
China

G210

hoop-shaped basket with bulbous body arcing into rounded handle made of one thick piece of bamboo with irregular twigs on either side; openwork weave with diamond pattern; round base; thin, horizontal bar with vertical supports at each opening; squat copper lined bamboo cylinder for flowers — Eighth-Day Moon Flower Basket, first half 20th century
Maeda Chikubōsai

G222

Incense Box and Stand, China — Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851
China

G210

Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, China — Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, 1736-1795
China

G210

Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, China — Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, 1662-1722
China

G210

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

shallow dish with small flat rim; painted orange and brown; central organic scrolling design; brown rim with orange dots and zigzags; character(?) repeated 5 times around rim, 3 times on bottom — Dish, 3rd-2nd century BCE
China

G215

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, China — Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, 1662-1722
China

G210

cylindrical form with slightly domed cover; carved overall with lychee against a patterned ground — Round Tiered Box, late 15th-early 16th century
China

G210

waves and flowers on sides; top carved with 3 dragons on top of waves; red lacquer; oval in shape with four lobes, rounded sides and corners — Quatrefoil Box and Cover, 18th century
China

G210

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green glass top; — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880
China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green jade top. — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

red, green, ochre and brown carved lacquer; square with indented corners; top has small medallion with Shou Lao in a large chun character, 2 dragons in clouds and radiating bowl with objects at bottom; outdoor scenes with figures on sides — Cover of a Chun Box, 18th century
China

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3 figures surrounded by foliage and rocks on cover; bottom has prunus flowers and branches; diaper ground overall; carved red lacquer — Box and Cover, 16th century
China

G210

cinnabar lacquer, green glass top, carved; figure under the pine tree playing game; philosopher with Sacred Cow — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825
China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, red; green glass top; beautifully carved; children celebrating a fete — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

overall surface, relief floral design with Phoenix on seat and front and back of splat — Circular Armchair, one of a pair, Date Unknown
China

G218

square form with indented corners; lid carved with 2 figures at R in a landscape with buildings at L and UR corner; sides of lid and 3 compartments carved with flowers; base has a raised, sloping foot; red lacquer — Tiered Box, late 15th century
China

G210

cover and bottom carved with allover design of prunus flowers and branches against background of lines and dots; carved red lacquer — Small Box with Cover, late 15th century
China

G210

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top; Philosophers under a Pine Tree — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

long narrow form; constructed out of a single piece of wood with rectangular hole cut in the underside serving as the sound box; top is slightly convex; sides flat; neck slightly raised; tiger's face with large eyes, flaring nostrils, flattened ears, wide curved mouth carved at one end; tiger's head is pierced with large square opening, designed to hold the single string anchor, and five small holes for pegs; covered overall with black lacquer; painted with a fine red cross-hatched design on top and sides; sides decorated with frieze of 5 black dragons with elongated arched bodies, long tails, thin legs and gold wings; another dragon on top of neck; narrow bands of black diamonds on a solid red ground at edges; fingerboard painted with 4 groups of symmetrically confronting double-headed dragons with snakelike bodies between human-faced dragon figures and either end — Zither (Qin), 5th century BCE
China

G215

one of two sake containers in the shape of a large drum with attached supports shaped like drum-stands; painted chrysanthemums on one side; another flowering plant on opposite side, with blossom on curving thin stem, and two smaller flowers on R and L; base of spout shaped like chrysanthemum — Sake Cask in the Shape of a Drum, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G219

one of two sake containers in the shape of a large drum with attached supports shaped like drum-stands; painted chrysanthemums and other flowering plants; base of spout shaped like chrysanthemum — Sake Cask in the Shape of a Drum, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G219

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

Sake pot, gold lacquer, with hinged semi-circular handle, and three short circular, tapering legs. Silver finial on cover. Decoration consists of gold vines, peonies, and arms of Tokugawa family (three asarum leaves within a circle) on bronze ground. Silver lacquer inside. — Ewer (katakuchi), 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G221

Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, Unknown Japanese — Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light, 12th century
Unknown Japanese

G200

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

Enshrined Buddha, Myanmar (Burma) — Enshrined Buddha, c. 1850
Myanmar (Burma)

G213

Library and Rock Garden — The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797
Unknown

G216

woman with long, pointed face like an animal with inverted v-shaped mouth, two small flaring nostrils and beady droopy eyes; black hair and red kimono — Seated animal-faced woman, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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standing man with head slightly tilted to proper right holding a cloth(?) behind his head; blue and yellow striped sleeves — Dancer, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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oval basket with subtle feet; alternating ridges of open and closed weaving; looping design within inner lip; two curved "teacup" like handles — Flower basket, early 20th century
Tōkōsai

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honey colored basket with three corners folded upward and connected forming a somewhat closed parcel; openwork crisscrossing weave; small, dark lacquered bamboo dish — Ofuroshiki Flower Basket, mid 20th century
Suemura Shōbun

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open weave basket with decorative knots and braiding at joints; tall handle mounted at back with bottle-shaped design; looping, open weave pattern at top on L and R sides; inner bamboo cylinder with lattice top — Quiver-shaped hanging flower basket, mid 20th century
Suemura Shōbun

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tall, slender deep red/black basket; 4-sided base flairs out into octagonal form near top; open weave with very thin, wiry strands of bamboo that form a star-shaped pattern; woven handle tapers towards center, with looping ornamentation; center lacquered bamboo cylinder with copper lining — Openwork octagonal flower basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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hexagonal basket with tapered, round mouth; squarish handle; patterned weaving along top of handle; swirling, elegant supports and decorations along handle; ornate, star-shaped close weaving pattern; carving on supports; large copper lined bamboo cylinder with grate at top — Chinese-Style Flower Basket, autumn 1921
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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flower basket with very wide mouth; dramatically tapering, vertical open woven neck; closed weave body widens below neck, tapering again at base; bamboo cylinder with copper lining — Senshū-ami Weave Flower Basket, c. 1935-1945
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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fine weave basket with raised loop handle; body tapers toward base; weave more open at top section with only vertical strands — Tapered senshū-ami weave flower basket, c. 1935-1945
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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narrow, red lacquered bamboo; large opening carved on each side forming inherent handle; open top; black interior — Red lacquered bamboo vase, 2000
Fujinuma Noboru

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flat, kidney-shaped basket with slightly pointed end; low handle arcing over basket between pointed end and rounded end; vertical weave alternating between wide and thin slats with spiraled horizontal stitching; low lacquered bamboo cylinder — Swallowtail Basket, 2000
Tanioka Shigeo

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round basket with flat top and round mouth; star-patterned weave with spiraling top weave; hexagonal base; wide bamboo cylinder for holding flowers — Sound of the Tide, 2000
Tanioka Shigeo

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rectangular tray with low walls; closed weave bottom of tray with decorative patterns; vertical bamboo slats along outer walls — Square Tray, early 20th century
Ichikōsai

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low, round basket with hexagonal base; double rungs around lip; three-dimensional, tiny openwork weave patterns; larger weave pattern bottom — Fruit Basket, mid 20th century
Fukuda Chikuyūsai

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hexagonal basket with bulbous sides; open, star patterned weave; stout handle; large bamboo cylinder — Round Handled Flower Basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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horizontally oriented black rectangular basket; raised round mouth; black lacquered copper lined cylinder — Horizontal Tubular Basket, early 20th century
Shōseki

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narrow oval basket with rectangular base; bowed sides; open weave with bamboo supports; shorter bamboo supports near top; organic, curving handle; bamboo cylinder mounted to flat base — Narrow, oval flower basket, second half 19th century
Chikusansai

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square basket with rounded corners; square opening at top center with smaller square opening visible through bottom center; bamboo cylinder for flowers — Flower Basket, 2003
Tanioka Shigeo

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black lacquer table; scalloped cutouts on sides between base and rim; curved, scrolling, upturned feet — Black altar table, 15th-16th century
Unknown Japanese

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netsuke in the form of a brown woven basket with the image of a fish on top; unsigned — Fish basket, c. 1840s
Unknown

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curved top section carved with sideways S-shaped forms, X, and groups of our ovoids at top and bottom; flat on back — Ceremonial stick (ikupasuy), around 1900
Unknown Ainu

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plain black matte tea container — Black tea caddy, 20th century
Suzuki Mutsumi

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mask of smiling demon with red and black marbleized lacquer finish — Netsuke of demon mask, mid 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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shaped like coiled snake with zigzag decorations; disk at center of coil carved with treelike symbol — Thread waxing tool, 19th-20th century
Taiwan

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shaped like coiled snake with triangular decorations — Thread Waxing Tool, 19th-20th century
Taiwan

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comb topped with six faces (on both sides and on ends) and eight faces above teeth on both sides — Comb, 19th-20th century
Taiwan

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comb topped with row of five faces on each side; u-shaped area around teeth decorated with zigzags and diamonds — Comb, 19th-20th century
Taiwan

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shaped like a coiled snake with zigzag decorations; disk at center of coil with face carved in shallow relief — Thread waxing tool, 19th-20th century
Taiwan

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red and black phallus — Phallus, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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seated figure with entire face covered by a sake cup, holding a jug in his proper right hand — Sake drinker, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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square in shape, with squared-off corners; top is decorated with an openwork metal flower around post hole; bottom on exterior decorated with landscape with bridge in front and cottage in distance; interior of lower section decorated with engraved flowers, geometric design at center and cloud shapes — Manju [landscape, bridge and hut], early 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Snuff bottle, black wood lacquer, gold floral motif etched, with white jade stopper. — Snuff bottle, 19th century
China

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woven bamboo sides and cover edge; circular shape; brown; ring foot; inscriptions (may be identical) on bottom and at underside of cover — Food Box with Cover, 18th century
China

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red, green and yellow carved lacquer tray with short foot and flaring edge; central design of 2 dragons flanking a flaming shou character; 6 dragons at edges with flowers on exterior — Tray, c. 1550
China

G210

studded helmet with short visor at front and four-tiered, wide spreading laced neck guard; curving face protectors with decorated buckskin, studs, and crests; heraldic metal disc with Sanskrit characters for the Buddhist deity Fudo; pair or thin, bladelike metal kuwagatas at front center with heart cutouts; neck guard held together with green ties; ochre colored knots around borders; has wooden stand — Helmet with ornament bearing seed syllable for Fudō Myōō, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G219

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

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table with drawer, curved legs attached to base, design of landscape on top and paired phoenixes on base; carved cinnabar lacquer — Table Top Incense Stand, c. 1425
China

G215

black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; Kang-Shi Period — Tray, late 17th century
China

G210

hinged covered red lacquer box with a removable front panel; tray under cover, six drawers behind panel; flying crane and phoenix over rock and crashing waves, main design at top and sides of box — Cosmetic Cabinet, 16th century
China

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12 string instrument; circle and crescent openings at bottom reflected in top inlay at one short end; mother-of-pearl inlay, two birds and moon in clouds at upper surface, sides adorned by birds and plants; underside grain appears to look like oak — Kayagum, 19th century
Unknown Korean

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Misshaku Kongo, standing figure with one arm raised, mouth open. Note Nio means Benevolent Kings. Made of Hinoki wood in yosegi technique of multiple block construction with traces of gesso and polychrome — Vajra Warrior (one of a pair), mid 14th century
Unknown Japanese

G205

seated figure with legs crossed; PR hand raised in gesture of abhayamudra; wearing robe decorated with patterned block and floral stripes in gold; seated on a lotus petal throne — Amoghasiddhi Buddha, 1403-1424
China

G212

red lacquer with gold incised decoration of a goat-like animal, lying down facing PR, in a landscape, on each side and lid; hinged cover — Seal Box, c. 1410
China

G210

rounded box on a short foot; carved red, green and brown lacquer; dragons in cloud forms around base and cover with dragon at top; geometric bands — Nine Dragon Box, 18th century
China

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small tray with square form on a short foot; central scene in circular frame of 3 scholars seated in a landscape playing a board game; floral patterns around edge; red lacquer — Square Dish, mid 16th century
China

G210

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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flat circular covered box with squared off sides; lacquered organic motif at top and sides of cover, band of similar design carried through to base edge; brown lacquer ground, black interior — Inkstone with Fitted Box, early 19th century
Lu T'ung

G218

suit includes helmet with praying mantis maedate (forecrest), menpo (face mask), torso covering, pair of front shoulder medallions that attach to torso covering, pair of large upper arm guards, pair of small shoulder coverings (each with a pin for attachment), pair of gauntlets with arm and hand guards, apron, pair of tsutsu suneate (leg guards), and pair of kote (boot coverings); see Components for descriptions of each piece — Red-and-blue-laced Suit of Armor from the Kii Tokugawa Family, mid 17th century
Suit by Unknown Japanese; Artist: Helmet by Saotome Iechika

G219

Hall plaque, 19th century

Shen Maode (alias Geqing), active early 19th century

G218

cinnabar lacquer, carved; carved metal top, gilt bronze stopper — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Model of a building with a sloping, ribbed roof, 4 columns on a small porch and 3 pairs of removable functional doors — House Shrine, 18th-19th century
China

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round, high-sided basket with taper towards bottom; looping, open weave anchored by concentric rings; wide lip with loops; handle with three strips adjoining at top — (Rattan flower basket), late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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cone-shaped hanging basket with vertical, open weave; ends in point with twisted sticks; uneven, scalloped, wide mouth — Old Man Hanging Flower Basket, mid 20th century
Suemura Shōbun

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long, rectangular basket with vertical strips along sides; squared, offset handle; chevron open-weave bottom; scalloped along bottom edge; two lacquered bamboo water cylinders — Stretch, 1973
Tanabe Chikuunsai III

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tall diamond-shaped basket with widened, bulbous bottom; angles sharpen at top; closed weave with loops near top; handle; inner bamboo cylinder — Flower basket, 1920s-1930s
Chikukōen

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slightly U-shaped, tubular vessel; crisscrossing bands of bamboo, small hole at C for water container; diamond-shaped water container — (Crescent-shaped flower basket), early 2000s
Yonezawa Jirō

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small oval basket with rectangular base; arcing, split handle with loop at top center; decorative knots across handle; woven external supports, with arcing supports at sides; closed weave; copper lined bamboo cylinder — Boat-Shaped Hanging Flower Basket, May 1921
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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round disk of radiating dark bamboo rods attached to tall cylindrical base that widens towards its base — Sky, 1966
Tanabe Chikuunsai III

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open sided square lantern-shaped basket: four bamboo posts support woven structure with open sides, wide, round opening at top, decorative knots at centers; crisscross woven base; crossing supports with loop for hanging at top; decorative weaving and knots at corners; short, squat bamboo insert for flowers — (Hanging lantern-shaped flower basket), Autumn 1931
Ishida Chikubisai I

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rectangular high-walled basket woven from flat, vertical bamboo strips; uneven at top, resembling windblown reeds; chevron patterned weave at bottom — Dwell in the Wind, 2006
Uematsu Chikuyū

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squat, square close-weaved basket; round opening at top; black in color — Japan Current I, 1987
Tanabe Yōta

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tall, square basket with open weave; minimal horizontal reinforcements; square bamboo handle; no cylinder in box — Tall Square Flower Basket with Handle, mid 20th century
Suemura Shōbun

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oblong basket with hexagonal base; open, crisscross weave; four-pronged square handle; copper tray — Boat-shaped fruit basket, summer 1918
Yamamoto Chikuryūsai

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very tall, dark brown hexagonal basket, flares at top; woven with thin, wide strips of rattan in crisscross pattern with thin, vertical strips of rattan loosely overlaid; center decorative band is tightly woven and contains ikat designs; handle base begins near bottom on either side with three narrow strips of bamboo; center strip widens as it arches over the basket, two side strips join and are woven under center strip to form handle; decorative weaving and knots across bamboo handle — Old Plum Garden, early 20th century
Rōgetsu

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thick, round basket; thick handle of bent bamboo with two tiny branches on one end; thick crisscrossing weave pattern; copper lined bamboo cylinder — Crouching Tiger, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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bulbous, closely woven flower basket; center decorative band of open weaving in grid like pattern; bottom and top bands of open weave in crisscross pattern; tall handle with square-patterned weave that ends in two-pronged forks in basket interior; center lacquered bamboo cylinder — Yūdon-style flower basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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hollow, U-shaped openwork basket, narrows at top; two parallel braces at top; bamboo pieces lacquered at tips — Wind Tunnel, October 2010
Uematsu Chikuyū

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cylindrical shaped roof tile; circle and joined teardrop shapes in relief at end; two small birds perched on top of tile; one bird bends head toward small wasp at edge of tile on one long side; brown patina — Pair of sparrows and wasp, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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lacquer bowl with open spout at top; silver coloring inside — Ewer (katakuchi), 2012 (?)
Matsuzaki Tōru

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red lacquered bucket with three short feet; two raised, silver tinted bands around bucket, one at bottom and one near top; squared handle; black interior; two-piece lid — Water container (mizusashi), first half 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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square form with waving pattern open weave, round bamboo pieces; decorative knotting — Shimmering of Hot Air, 1999
Tanioka Shigeo

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red lacquered bowl; broken bamboo stem design with leaves in gold — Red Bowl with Golden Bamboo Decoration, early 21st century
Maehata Shunsai III

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rectangular form with uneven ends; made of thin bamboo sticks; organic, oval form rising at C — Passing Through the Wilderness, July 2009
Uematsu Chikuyū

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tall, open weave vase in three attached segments; top cylinder widens slightly on descent; wide, bulbous, tightly woven center segment; bottom segment similar cylindrical shape, tapering slightly towards bottom; tight, decorative weave at top and bottom edges; dark bamboo inner cylinder — Tall basket without handle, late 20th century
Minoura Chikuho

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cone-shaped hanging basket with very open weave; small uneven opening near upper center; tighter weave at base; internal two-tiered cone inside — Reed-like hanging flower basket, mid 20th century
Suemura Shōbun

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torii gate-shaped towel rack on small platform with deep drawer; each end of rail has an ornately decorated silver cap; gold and silver overlay of round crests with three hollyhock leaves — Towel rack and cosmetic case, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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low, flower shaped basket; petals close weave; open weaving with decorative patterns at center; slightly elevated base — Chrysanthemum-shaped basket, first half 20th century
Tanabe Kōunsai

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head of figure with open mouth, top knot, and third eye; all eyes inlaid crystal; shiny black base — Kaguhana head from a Dandatō staff, early 14th century
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vertically oriented rectangular basket; square base widening to larger square mouth; low handle nearly flush with top made of one thick piece of bamboo with woven hook at center; vertical weave pattern; copper lined bamboo cylinder — Hanging flower basket, mid 20th century
Sakaguchi Sōunsai

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rectangular basket with very open weave; bulbous sides, narrowing at top; rectangular opening — (Lattice basket), late 20th century
Uematsu Chikuyū

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small, cone-shaped basket with pointed bottom nestled within thin, curving twigs; twigs sweep elegantly upward at top; black lacquered bamboo cylinder for inside — Drooping Bamboo Light, 2004
Nagakura Ken'ichi

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open, star-shaped weave with three bands of wider slats through center; four cornered basket with wide, round opening at top; round top wider than square bottom; gracefully curving handle peaks steeply at top; one end of handle is made from a forked, bent bamboo branch and supported by an arching bamboo twig; the other side is supported by a piece of curved bamboo that is wrapped in decorative woven rattan; inner bamboo cylinder with copper lining — Backpack-shaped flower basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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short, squat, round basket with raised lip; closed weave with band of unwove, vertical strands near top — Wealth, c. 1935-1945
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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diamond-shaped basket with tall handle covered with many thin vertical strips; vertical weave; decorative weaves along bottom; tall, copper lined cylinder — Diamond-shaped flower basket, late 19th century
Wada Waichisai

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short, squat, crescent-shaped flower basket with low dipping front and back; open, crisscross weave with closely woven horizontal elements; handle made of three nearly symmetrical, crooked bamboo branches that come to a steep peak in the middle; oblong, deep copper flower tray in center — (Flower basket with handle), first half 20th century
Maeda Chikubōsai

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tall, 4-sided basket; flares outward at top, forming wide mouth; 4-pronged handle, woven together at upper center; crisscrossing weave pattern; mountain pattern incised around bottom lip; bamboo inner cylinder — Flower Basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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red lacquer handle with spiraling dragon and clouds; stylized good-fortune characters around bulbous section where bristles are attached; doubled black thread on end for hanging loop; dark brown bristles — Calligraphy brush, late 19th century
China

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round basket with decorative ring around mouth featuring woven circles and waving line; 2-pronged handle with two decorative knots flanking hook at handle's center; closed weave around bottom half; large, open, star-patterned weave upper half; rich, purple cord with copper hook attaches to basket; copper pan — Hanging Flower Basket of Ryū Rikyō Taste, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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six sided tightly woven basket with raised rectangular handle; inner cylindrical water jar — Six-sided flower basket with handle, c. 1927 - 1934
Iizuka Rōkansai

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two-tiered round basket with squat, round shape; closed weave — Gourd-shaped flower basket, c. 1935-1945
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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diamond-shaped basket with wider base; tiny, intricate weave patterns alternating between open and closed weave; small decorative coils and knots on some patterns; tall handle with ring at center of either side just above basket lip; black lacquered copper lined cylinder — Chinese-style flower basket, late 19th century
Morita Chikuami

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oblong bamboo with waving, horizontal split across center; black lacquer with ochre/gold coloring along split and edges — (Split lacquered bamboo sculpture), 2008
Ikeda Iwao

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triangular, pouch-shaped basket with rounded corners; closed weave; dark coloring; hook on back for hanging — Hanging Flower Basket, c. 1935-1945
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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long, flat, boat-shaped basket with a four-cornered bottom; closely woven, chevron-patterned weave on sides; two bands at top of closely woven, twisted narrow strips; two wide strips with rosette-shaped knots at edges that form "feet" on base; low handle formed from irregularly shaped branches, woven with decorative knots at sides, and three rosettes at top; low, oblong copper tray insert — (Boat-shaped flower basket), first half 20th century
Maeda Chikubōsai

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open fan-shaped basket with open weave; basket slopes downward toward curved edge; gathered ripples at upper center of "fan"; raised lip at bottom with closed, decorative weave — Fan-shaped fruit basket, 1957
Suemura Shōbun

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round, closely woven horizontal chevron pattern; widening from base, narrowing slightly at top; bulbous shape; diamond pattern on bottom of interior; top lip of basket decorated with bamboo wound with decorative rosette rattan knots; handle is made of three bent pieces of bamboo secured together with two bands on either side, and three decorative knots at top; anchored by woven arches, forming four prongs on side; inner cylinder is large bamboo stained reddish brown with copper lining — Woven banana leaf yūdon-style flower basket, early 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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long, narrow black lacquer box decorated with phoenixes and flowers and vines; scalloped edges on lid over tie hooks; brown tie with zigzag lines in cream — Scroll box with incised design of Phoenix, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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straight sides; rounded at bottom with ring foot; wide inward-flaring rim; open wall between inner vertical strips of bamboo and outer woven bamboo, with some strips on outer wall twisted with slightly more golden-colored thin bamboo; black lacquer inner flower container — Flower basket with annular pattern, 1970s-1980s
Wada Seijiku

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rectangular box with small feet with decorative openwork fittings and scrolling aprons; red exterior, black interior; turtle-shaped latch on front top; large openwork scalloped fitting on top front; decorative openwork fittings on top left and right edges and at top front; top cover hinged; pair of front doors open to reveal pair of drawers with round pulls — Red footed box with tortoise latch, 19th-early 20th century
Unknown Korean

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flat, square topped basket with round opening; sides gracefully bow downward onto a narrower foot; generally triangular shaped; open weave of wider bands of five thin bamboo strips each; black lacquered bamboo water container — Peaceful Mother Earth, 2003
Tanioka Aiko

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hexagonal shaped box with hinged cover; square fitting at front; long hasp with flower form at bottom; footed bottom; small pull form handle on front; reddish brown finish — Hexagonal red hat box, 19th century
Unknown Korean

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four removable trays/compartments plus cover, held into place with a base with triangular brackets on short ends and a horizontal element at top; trays and cover lift off and stack on each other; decorated with floral motifs in red, pink, green and white with gold edging; top decorated with four red dragons at corners and scalloped red cartouche with pink and red flowers growing from rock; side supports have red and gold scrolling moldings — Wedding chest, early 19th century
China

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wood pipe case with vertical decorative lines; carved goose at bottom in front of two crossing reeds — Pipe case depicting geese amid reeds, c. 1890s
Nohara Teimei

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graceful, bow-shaped figure with flat bottom, and organic, gently twisting curves; pointed ends, one wider than the other; black lacquer — Divider: Sleeping Mountain, 2013
Murata Yoshihiko

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red lacquer; abstract, irregular form resembling the shape of a cat's head; small slit near upper center surrounded by rugged, raised surface; hole in bottom echoing shape of figure, exposing black interior with beige paint; rests on dark blue pillow — Acceptable, 1999
Sasai Fumie

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large, rippled black form resembling a wrinkled, windblown tarp — Flag-01, 2013
Kofushiwaki Tsukasa

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tall, wavy wall; dark on one side, reddish-brown wood-grain pattern on other side — Inner Side—Outer Side, 2014
Tanaka Nobuyuki

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dark brown wood texture spiral form; wide on one end and pointed on the other — Spiraled IV, 2011
Matsushima Sakurako

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light blue; black lacquer cover with small loop handle; wide, flat foot; sides taper inward and flare outward to three scallops--two incised and one pointing outward as a spout — Water container (mizusashi), 2009
Kawase Shinobu

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long red petal shaped form with top edges curving inward; horizontally oriented — The Tactile Memory: Floral Impression (2011-II), 2011
Tanaka Nobuyuki

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curled leaf; red on exterior, brown on interior; some intentional holes — Wing of Foliage: Bending in the Wind, 2015
Muramoto Shingo

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square form of round bamboo rods; concentric bamboo rings forming a cone shape within square; structure is supported by triangular exterior structures of vertical and horizontal bamboo strips and rods — Squares and circles, 2005
Tanabe Chikuunsai III

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irregularly shaped, mountain-like form; closely woven with overlapping bamboo strips; wide bands of thin, stacked bamboo strips wind through the form; small branches on sides — Hope, 2004
Mimura Chikuhō

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red lacquer box with hinged top; handles on front and back; large medallion shaped fitting on front with text; long vertical pin with floriform bottom lies in front of medallion; square shaped fittings on edges of box; reddish-brown interior — Red lacquer box, early 20th century
Unknown Korean

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overall surface, releif floral design with Phoenix on seat and front and back of splat — Circular Armchair, one of a pair, 19th-early 20th century
China

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large open weave basket with rounded form; thick, crisscrossing strips of bamboo, with large holes; wide, broad mouth; dark cherry stained water container — Spring Tide, c. 1997
Fujinuma Noboru

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black box with inscriptions and images of male and female poets in voluminous courtly apparel on each side, from set of five stackable boxes and two lids — Five-tiered box decorated with the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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low red lacquer table with gracefully curving legs that come to a point; scalloped cutouts on sides between tabletop and support; decorated metal brackets at rounded edges — Altar table, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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rectangular form with warped edges made of vertical bamboo slats; raised arced bow across form, resembling soundwave — Sound of the Cello, 2000
Uematsu Chikuyū

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small box; top has two overlapping squares with rounded corners--top square with grasses and flowers against dark ground with clouds, bottom square with building, tree, rocks, and clouds; gold and amber; gold exterior; gold flecked amber interior and bottom; unsigned — Incense box with landscape design, late 18th century
Shiraku

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large, "folded-over" organic form, asymmetrical design; dark brown, wood grain texture — Form Remaining in Memory 2012, 2012
Tanaka Nobuyuki

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gold colored building with grand carved front entrance on front side — "The Dollar Savings Bank of Pittsburgh" still bank, mid 20th century
Banthrico, Inc.

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conical hat with wide brim; radiating raised lines/ribs from center of hat, with rows of graduated raised balls between lines/ribs; three central graduated flower petal-like elements at top center; padded white silk ties; dark brown lacquer on underside; dark patina on top — Thirty-two riveted iron warrior hat, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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dark brown patina; red persimmon on a branch with leaves, with a grasshopper perched on top leaf; staghorn at top — Pipe case decorated with persimmon and grasshopper, 1810s
Unknown Japanese

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red, very dark brown, and yellow spiral incised stripes; gold lacquered silver collar; unsigned — Pipe case with red, black, and yellow spiral stripes, 1850s
Unknown Japanese

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large rectangular form made of woven, braided, overlapping masses of bamboo rope; mounted to black board — The Clinging, Fire, 1993
Nagakura Ken'ichi

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mask of horned demon with pointy ears, wide grin, and metallic bugged eyes; mostly brown with red mouth, gold colored teeth — Netsuke of demon mask, late 18th century
Deme Uman

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red and black lacquered mask of grimacing man with topknot; glass eyes; white teeth and red mouth — Netsuke of Nio mask, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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mask of creature with lizard-like features; red and gold iridescent lacquer — Netsuke of Tengu mask from Hōryū-ji Temple, late 19th-early 20th century
Teiji

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Mirror of metal on the back of which are birds trees and sacred turtle in high relief, bearing the crest of the Tokugawa family, three asarum leaves, their points together, within a circle Mirror fits into round lacquer box also bearing the crest, three times on cover. — (Cosmetic box), 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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brown lacquer with a high scrolling central splat decorated with gold lacquer — Chair, One of a Pair, 17th century
China

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Standing Black woman in red robes, singing — Pleas and Thank Yous: 100 True Stories, 1991
Gwendolyn Knight

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round body with rounded bottom and inward-turning lip; black lacquer; rests on fiber-covered ring — Almsbowl, c. 1100
China

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upright rectangular cupboard; two sections, upper removable hat box; two doors each with surface mounted pierced foliate hinges and lock plates, two lock pins with floral finials; upper and lower doors have continuous landscape designs in color on black ground — Compound Wardrobe Cabinet, early 17th century
China

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cluster of six fruits attached to a branch with two leaves; bronze colored fruit with gold leaves — Six loquats, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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frowning face peering out from a completely covering red sack; black cord tied to back — Daruma, early 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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虎 Tora — Tiger, 1964
Morita Shiryū

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square with rounded corners; carved red lacquer with 2 birds in peonies; short foot with scrolls on exterior edge — Square Tray, 14th century
China

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painted paper, ivory painted faced, black lacquer sticks — Fan, 19th century
China

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Gold on maroon ground; monster-headed man chasing 2 figures standing on clouds on lid; dragon on handle — Lacquer Brush, one of a pair, c. 1600
China

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cinnabar lacquer, carved; green glass top — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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rectangular with central carved dragon; floral reserves on latticed border — Tray, c. 1860
China

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top half of shell outside has lacquered red rock formations and cold-colored leaves; trade ship painted on gilt background on inside; bottom half of shell 8 standing men painted on gilt background — (Lacquered shell), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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two-piece manju with stopper and fittings; incised metal; red lacquer with black leaf design, center; ivory adjuster and black cord — Manju of carved lacquer with floral design, 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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brown rectangular box; 5 slots on top; 3 latches on long side and one latch on short side; names on top in gold; top lifts open; 5 interior compartments — "Family Savings Bank" still bank, 20th century
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Untitled (Pink helicopter), Ray Parker — Untitled (Pink helicopter), 1951-1952
Ray Parker

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black and gold helmet in the form of a dragonfly, with its tail extending upward; two large gold eyes; two removable dull gold pairs of wings; thick braided purple silk cord tie at neck — Helmet in dragonfly shape, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G219

elongated oval form covered in orange-red lacquer on the interior, with a wide border of wing-and-scroll motifs in a complex repeating pattern painted in red on a dark brown ground around the inner mouth-rim and with a narrower rendition of the same border around the outer mouth-rim continuing along the flat outer edges of the flaring wing-shaped handles which are painted on top with detached scroll motifs, and painted on one handle, with a running deer on one handle, the other handle with a long-tailed bird with wings displayed, the underside covered with dark brown lacquer, the edge of the oval platform base with a narrow red border — Cup with winged handles, one of a pair, 4th-3rd century BCE
China

G215

cylindrical box with stepped cover; large inlaid flower on cover with 6 inlaid animals; organic patterns overall in red, including on exterior of bottom section — Lian cosmetic case with interior containers, c. 100 BCE - c. 100 CE
China

G215

flat bottom; bulbous, slightly flattened bottom section; vertical wide neck with ribs; pair of irregular blocky handles; thick inverted mouth ring; entire piece intentionally asymmetrical/misshapen/slightly collapsed, with broken incised wavy line on bottom section and inherent cracking; green, light brown and tan glaze; brown lacquer cover with faceted top knob — "Burst bag" Freshwater Jar, late 16th - early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G224

vessel with rounded diamond shape; reddish brown coloring with ochre colored splatters on lip; black lacquer lid with rounded diamond shape and very thin, bowed pull — Water container in the form of an eboshi hat, 20th century
Takahara Shōji

G224

squat, fluted container decorated with small gold cherry trees with large blossoms and fronds of foliage; open-weave metal cover; tiny golden flecks in background — Lobed incense burner with metal cover, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

G225

brush with carved cover and handle; circular medallions decorated with geometric patterning scattered over an organic leaf pattern background; meandering band at brush tip and lower end of cover — Brush and Cover, c. 1600
China

G218

bell-shaped box with stepped cover; organic patterns overall in red on brown — Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
China

G215

rectangular box with removable lid; red on interior; 3 panels on each long side decorated with seated figure with hands folded and organic background and border designs — Buddhist Manuscript Box, c. 1850
Thailand

G213

Hair ornament, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Hair ornament, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Tray, Date Unknown

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Fan leaf, 19th century

China (?)

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Small Serving Tray with Iris Design, late 18th century

Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

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Seal Paste Box, 16th century

China

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Letter Opener, one of a pair, c. 1890

Unknown Japanese

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Letter Opener, one of a pair, c. 1890

Unknown Japanese

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Lacquer table, 16th century

Unknown Korean

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(Kimono Tray), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Sake cup (guinomi), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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(Toilet Box), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Covered box, first half 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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(Cosmetic Box with Lid), 18th-19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Sake cup (guinomi), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Covered box, 20th century

Unknown Japanese

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Sake cup (guinomi), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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(Toilet Box), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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(Kimono Tray), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Storage box, 20th 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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brown box with rounded corners, slightly tapering at top; image of broken-open chestnut on a branch with green and gold leaf; dark purple silk cord; ojime has flowers and leaves with spotted ground — Tobacco box with chestnut and leaves and ojime with flowers and leaves, 1970s
Sadae Yamamoto Walters

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round vessel with tall walls; large round mouth opening; close weave with vertical polished reddish bamboo bands; dark lacquered bamboo water container — Sun, 1980
Tanabe Chikuunsai III

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long sword: black cord wrapped handle; tiny raised emblem of samurai riding horse with bow and quiver on pommel; small metal detail of bow with arrows on either side of handle; relief scene of samurai swimming through water with sword above handle; richly decorated tsuba with scene of waterfall with scholars, trees, and highlighted in thin gold paint; black scabbard with blue and ochre cord — Long sword, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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U-shaped form made of U-shaped bent thin bamboo, decreasing in size towards middle of U; openwork; diagonal supports near base, into middle; two oval rings supporting near top; stands on 2 feet — Forest in Ki Province, 2008
Uematsu Chikuyū

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male face with red band across eyes and black hair attached at each side like long sideburns; pale orange moustached — Oni Sadobo, 2011
Yamaguchi Bidou

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rectangular writing box in black lacquer; gold owl perched with wings slightly open on crooked blossoming branch; insert with ink stone and diamond-shaped water dripper with floral motif — Writing box with design of an owl, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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oblong, bean pod shaped form with pointed shoulders, sinuous, arched bottom; made of spiraled bamboo rods; small round mouth at top C — Wind from a Long Distance, 2007
Tanioka Shigeo

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fan-shaped hanging basket made from thinly cut strips of bent bamboo; narrow mouth at top; oblong bamboo insert — (Wide-bottomed flower basket of sooted bamboo), second half 20th century
Tanaka Kōsai

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large, square basket with low walls and rounded edges; closed weave with wide strips; slightly rounded bottom — Village, 2007
Uematsu Chikuyū

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12-sided cylinder with thin crisscrossing strips of shell; gold flecks at top center — Tea caddy with stripe motif, 2009
Yamamura Shinya

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long, narrow rectangular form with split across top; bows outward at C like a canoe; vertical open weave; four small feet; flask-like bamboo water container — Floating Island, 2008
Tanioka Shigeo

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rhomboid form with tapered sides; horizontal bamboo bands; close woven band wraps around middle and mouth at C; square foot; lacquered bamboo cylinder — Warrior, 2006
Tanabe Chikuunsai IV

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box in the shape of a round, fluted gourd, possibly with a gourd as core; black lacquer with sprinkled gold on the stem — Gourd shaped box, 1857
Sano Chokan

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cylindrical shape; cover has two cutouts on exterior of in the shape of closed fans; dark red overall with orange leaf on cover; exterior of container decorated with red and green leaves — Food container, c. 1920-1930
Kamisaka Sekka; Artist: Lacquer by Kamisaka Yūkichi

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round two-piece netsuke; black lacquer with gold flecks; grasses and delicate mother of pearl flowers — Black Netsuke with Flowers, 19th century
Hara Yōyūsai

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human face mask with smiling mouth with red lips and top teeth visible; wisps of hair at sides of face and small fringe of bangs; mouth, irises and nostrils cut out — Noh Mask of Kasshiki, 2004
Yamaguchi Bidou

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square panel, black lacquer; inlaid with circular patterns made from manipulated razor blades, sewing needles, fish hooks, staples, and small washers — Flatland #2, 2009
Ishizuka Genta

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two pieces that bolt together to form long open vessel with jagged upper edges; brown/grey/taupe; component b is on left when viewed from front and is higher on the end — Fallen Moon 1, 1994
Kofushiwaki Tsukasa

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4-part sculpture composed of long, black leaf like forms highlighted with red pigment, eminating from base like a fountain when assembled — A Leaf, so It Has a Back and Front, 2000
Kofushiwaki Tsukasa

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rectangular tray with low walls; scalloped short feet; red interior walls, edges, and feet; natural wood inside and outer walls — Rectangular footed tray, Date Unknown
Unknown Japanese

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rectangular tray with high walls; design of chrysanthemums and autumnal foliage against black background; separated by zigzag pattern from design of peonies against red background — Tray Box (midare bako) with Design of Peonies and Autumn Plants on a Divided Ground, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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oval black lacquer container; design in gold of boy playing flute, riding on back of a water buffalo who is kicking his heels into the air; low rocks with bamboo and grasses at bottom and R — Lacquer box with design of herdboy on an ox, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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brown rattan woven bowler hat; small loop on back; gold oblong patch with gold brocade on inside at the top; colorful leather embossed band on inner rim — Bowler hat, c. 1890
Hayakawa Shōkosai I

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in the form of a seated Chinese style lion with head turned to PL, with teeth bared and floral forms on body, in gold; underside has mock red lacquer seal — Seal of a seated Chinese lion, 1810s
Unknown Japanese

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handle with black wrappings; tsuba with scrolling floral designs; scabbard of brown lacquer with scrolling openwork metal piece at end with scrolling floral designs; blue, grey, and white wrapping cord with metal fittings with similar scrolling designs; blade received wrapped separately (not unwrapped for exam) — Tachi (sword), c. 1280
Fukuoka Ichimonji Kagenori

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mask of smiling character with very wrinkled forehead; black with worn red lacquer — Netsuke of Bugaku Heishitori mask, early 20th century
Kyōka

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Double box with tray inside. Fine black and gold lacquer. sides and top decorated with flowers and a river flowing between hills. Top of tray represents a landscpae, temples, mountains, etc. Bottom and inside of box of bronze lacquer. — Small Box with Landscapes, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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outer storage box for incense game set; box features gold and silver designs of a landscape with tree and bird, scholar's rock, and blossoming trees with stylized waves; contains other sets of smaller boxes inside, containing game pieces and incense storage containers, each decorated in gold with motifs from nature and of small buildings on stilts; many separate tools including a tamper, tongs, chopsticks, and cutting tools; two ceramic incense bowls; square multi-layered gold box with similar decorative motifs, writing box, and a box containing incised ivory chips — Box and assorted implements for the incense game, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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Box, gold lacquer, in shape of sampan, on the sail of which appear symbols in red and black amid black clouds. The sampan is loaded with barrels and bags. A piece of coral represents the top of the mast, and metal threads are used for ropes. — Incense box in the shape of a treasure ship, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Low red lacquer table with organic shaped legs; gold inlay in floral designs on edge of tabletop, apron and on legs — Recessed Leg Reading Table, c. 1415
China

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pair of covered ivory bottles, inlaid with red lacquer; heads of elephants forming handles; wooden standards — Bottle, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
China

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long sword with scabbard: a. scabbard-lacquered wood b. handle-wood, sharkskin and silk cord c. shortened blade with 2 peg holes and iron tsuba d. Hilt (Tsuka) e. pommel (fuchi) f. spacer (seppa) g. spacer (seppa) — Katana blade of a shortened tachi in 20th-century mount with World War II officer sword handle, 14th century
Unknown Japanese

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handle carved with 4 cartouches with buildings and bridge in continuous scenes; cover has 2 cartouches; one figure in each cartouche except one on cover and one on handle; red lacquer — Brush Handle and Cover, late 15th-early 16th century
China

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Spring [right of a pair of Birds and Flowers in Spring and Autumn], Shibata Zeshin — Spring [right of a pair of Birds and Flowers in Spring and Autumn], second half 19th century
Shibata Zeshin

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Fan, Unknown French — Fan, 19th century
Unknown French

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grinning figure with furrowed brow grasping its long red hair in both hands, wearing elaborate brocaded costume in red, black and gold — Lion dancer, 19th century
Issai

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on a stand — Four-string biwa, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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circular box with straight sides; carved red lacquer; geometric pattern with floral elements at sides; top decorated with landscape and 5 figures on a riverbank, one figure on a porch at L — Circular Box with Cover, 18th century
China

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Autumn [left of a pair of Birds and Flowers in Spring and Autumn], Shibata Zeshin — Autumn [left of a pair of Birds and Flowers in Spring and Autumn], second half 19th century
Shibata Zeshin

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octagonal hinged box with mother of pearl exterior; metal hinges and decorative latch with 2 round cutout designs on either side; blue papered interior — Hat Box, 19th century
Unknown Korean

MS

drum core in shape of two adjoined chalices; black lacquer with gold flecked grape vines, leaves, and squirrels — Large hand-drum core with grapevines and squirrels, late 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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lacquered writing box with heavily decorated cover and sides; zigzag down center divides pine tree with plum blossoms against a black background, from motif of chrysanthemums and leaves against reddish background; motifs continue on sides; ink stone and two empty boxes inside — Writing box with pines, plum, chrysanthemums, and paulownia, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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large pearly iridescent shell fashioned into a cup; gold edging around opening with text and leafy design; dragon with wings and green eyes at front of raised portion of shell; leafy element in gold at top of raised portion with feet only remaining on top of ball; four feet in the form of snails; bell-like form at center bottom between feet; floral-like designs in red and green stones on body of shell — Turban snail shell cup, c. 1560
Unknown , South German or Flemish, 16th century; Artist: Unknown , India (Goa or Gujarat), 16th century

G310

box with hinged lid and 2 hook and eye closures; 4 pairs of knob feet on lid and bottom; gold lacquer carved with organic and geometric patterns and inlaid with clear and colored glass fragments in floral designs; lined with dark blue velvet — Manuscript Box (Sadaik), late 19th-early 20th century
Myanmar (Burma)

G213

brown lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl; flaring edges on a short foot; floral patterns at edges; winding river with figures, buildings, boats and bridges at center — Tray, 16th century
China

G210

round wooden pulley with dark finish; raised persimmon and leaf motif with mother-of-pearl details; grooved edges; square hole through center — Pulley, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquered, high walled tray with crescent-shaped cutouts on sides near top; simple, silver wavelike pattern painted on each side; celadon glazed cup with vertical incised lines and incised square motif around lip; small bamboo cylinder — Tobacco tray with wave design [one of a pair], 1920s-1930s
Kamisaka Sekka

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bamboo rod with woven loop at one end; carved, telescoping hook at opposite end with intersecting bamboo piece connected with twine — Bamboo Hanging Rod, early 20th century
Wada Waichisai II

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red elevated bowl with three carved short black legs — Bowl with legs, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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L door: mallard at center behind reeds — Sliding Doors with Ducks and Reeds [left of a pair], second half 19th century
Shibata Zeshin

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large, hoop-shaped basket; with raised mass at center; made of wider, darkly stained bamboo and filled in with lacquer, so it has a muddy appearance; copper tube for water — Circle, 1990
Nagakura Ken'ichi

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rectangular writing box with maple tree design; sparse red, pewter, and mother-of-pearl leaves; small drawer with pull; stylized deer inside cover — (Writing box decorated with maple tree and deer in the style of Hon’ami Kōetsu), late 19th - early 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquered, high walled tray with crescent-shaped cutouts on sides near top; simple, silver wavelike pattern painted on each side; celadon glazed cup with vertical incised lines and incised square motif around lip; small bamboo cylinder — Tobacco tray with wave design [one of a pair], 1920s-1930s
Kamisaka Sekka

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rectangular sake container with two gold ducks swimming away from a sprig of reeds on either side; small, graceful willow with lotus leaves on shore on both short ends; grass design on top with spout top center — Sake container with design of ducks, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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stylized lotus flower with bent stem, and narrow stalks with buds along stem; cup at end mimics open lotus blossom; remnants of red and gold coloring — Incense holder, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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boat shaped flower basket with arching, woven "canopy" at one end with rattan loops; oblong copper tray insert with lacquer-like patina — Trailing Rings, second half 19th century
Wada Waichisai

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oval tea basket with lid; closed chevron weave; two handles; green cord at top; blue brocade lining inside; two green tassels — Teiran Tea Utensil Basket, second half 19th century
Hayakawa Shōkosai I

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woven basket with square bottom and circular top, predominately brown finish with some vertical elements painted red and gold, or black and gold; handle is a single piece of curved bamboo; smaller, braided arches intersect each handle a few inches above end — Tapered flower basket with arrow shafts, second half 20th century
Tanabe Chikuunsai II

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ribbed vessel with deep "V" shape on top; maroon and chocolate brown in color; two black lacquer lids — Water container (mizusashi), 2017
Yamamoto Izuru

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narrow box with design of gold lotus flower and three leaves growing on waving stems; two petals drifting at top; circled gold character on each side — Sutra Box with Lotus Flowers and Seed Syllables, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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large red lacquered ring that stands on a circular platform; similar circular form above; black borders with mother-of-pearl inlay in floral pattern — Round flower stand, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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brown pipe case with woven pattern throughout; dark brown goose at bottom of case; reed on back side that moves upwards to front left side; leather case with decorative elements attached to case at the top with a brown, braided thread and orange stone/ bead in center; carved face on snap of the case — Pipe case depicting geese amid reeds with tobacco pouch, c. 1890s
Nohara Teimei

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seated figure with legs crossed, hands clasped on lap; shroud over head draping over shoulders; clothing drapes over front knees; remnants of gold pigment; inlaid eyes — Bodhidharma, 14th century
Unknown Japanese

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platter with concentric ribs and black and red stipple decoration; asymmetrical shape; curved black stand — Stepping Out of Line, from the Altered Plates Series, 1996
Betty J. Scarpino

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box with two removable drawers and top with two pairs of hinges containing a mirror; inlaid mother-of-pearl designs; two cranes on top with branches with fruit; front of drawers have hexagonal pattern with starbursts; right decorated with deer in a landscape with trees; left decorated with cranes in a landscape with trees; plants on back; lock and key included — Cosmetics box with cranes and deer, 19th century
Unknown Korean

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dark brown lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl; hinged cover; top has central longevity symbol flanked by two flying cranes and fruits on branches; front has pair of deer on right side and pair of cranes on left in a landscape with trees; left and right ends have fish with trees; back is plain; large floriform metal fitting with latch on front; blue paper at interior; lock included (no key) — Lacquer storage box with cranes, deer, and fish, 19th century
Unknown Korean

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face with downcast, partially closed eyes of stone or glass; placid expression; red lips; yellowish-brown skin patina; thin black brows; elongated earlobes; attached to black stand/mount — Head of a Luohan, 14th-15th century
China

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squat, disk-shaped form with raised neck, and deeply indented center; center is shiny red with gold undertone; exterior of form is brown and lumpy, bark-like — Layered Form 1, 2004
Fujita Toshiaki

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red lacquered leaf form with trailing silver dot design beginning at bottom; patterned metal on back; small angled metal tube for mounting — Wing of Foliage #32, 2010
Muramoto Shingo

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bulbous red organic form with two leg-like formations ending in two small peaks at end — Beloved, 2007
Sasai Fumie

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organic, leaf like form supported by forked twig that becomes portion of the form's body, and tall, narrow point; another smaller twig supporting bottom; black and rich brown lacquer with faint gold pattern — Wing of Foliage #10-09, 2012
Muramoto Shingo

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black-green gourd-shaped vessel with two three-dimensional snails crawling on lid; sparsely decorated with red, green, and gold geometric motif on front and back; gold boarder around lip of vessel with purple flowers and inlay — Protection Box "Snails", 2011
Aoki Kōdō

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large biomorphic red lacquer form; one rounded anatomical end; opposite end resembles samurai helmet with deep fluting that converges to inverted point — Substantial Fruit, 2014
Sasai Fumie

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growling lion/demon face with gold and red skin, very wide nose and gold teeth; large red tongue; upper palate, irises, nostrils and ear canals cut out — Noh Mask of Shishiguchi, 2004
Yamaguchi Bidou

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delicate drum-shaped form with hollow cylindrical center; thin bamboo strips woven at diagonal create spiral pattern; interior of bamboo pieces painted gold on one half — Rotation of Ellipse Makes Two Transparent Drums, 2004
Ueno Masao

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tall abstracted rooster; gold and black zigzagging feather motif down back and lower front; red comb at top with organic black and gold details; squinting eyes — Kai-sao—The Hen Who Conceived a Child, 2009
Yoshino Takamasa

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curving, organic, triangular form with clipped and beveled edge; smooth, reflective black lacquer — To the Night, 2008
Igawa Takeshi

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irregular, lumpy, brown, stump-like form with knobby texture on sides; end is concave and highly polished — Layered Form 5, 2004
Fujita Toshiaki

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black lacquer; two human torsos, legs, feet meet together in middle, forming a curved, organic shape; one figure kneels with legs splayed, the other half appears to be pushing into central form — BODY 09-1 "Impact", 2009
Aoki Chie

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black and red, gracefully curving oblong form that extends into a pair of legs with arched feet and splayed toes; one leg is mostly red, the other is mostly black — BODY 07-2, 2007
Aoki Chie

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four-sided rectangular box with indented corners; slightly rounded cover; gold, bronze and brown colors; mountain landscape with river on all four exterior sides, cover and top of removable tray — Accessories box (tebako), c. 1905
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquer table with inlaid shell in the shape of lotus petals on legs and edges — Table with mother-of-pearl inlay, 15th century [?]
Unknown Japanese

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square tray with scalloped corners; red flower with curved stem and green leaves in C, with brown background; decorative edges — Lacquered Leather Tray, 1800-1899
Unknown Japanese

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red lacquer vessel with rounded, flat shoulder and narrow, high mouth; shoulder tapers severely towards narrow bottom; rounded, sturdy foot — Sake vessel, 15th century
Unknown Japanese

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red lacquered kettle with long, delicate spout, scalloped, erect handle, concentric raised rings around body; stands on three carved feet; flower-like lid with long, spindly knob — Hot-water ewer, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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bowl with lobed, upright walls resembling flower petals — Lobed bowl, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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crescent-shaped form with irregular edges; irregular "chiseled" surface resembles choppy water — Voyage of Time, 2007
Igawa Takeshi

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carved to give the appearance of vertical strips of bamboo lashed together with two carved cords; brown blossom beneath lower cord with one green leaf, one brown leaf, and one silver leaf — Bamboo ribs imitating pipe case with flower decor, 1850s
Shihō

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medium-dark wood tone; incised with faux wood grain and faux knots, with imitation insect holes; top decorated with floral motifs in faux inlay; unsugned; brown silk cord — Wood imitating pipe case with knots, insect holes, and floral decor, 1830s
Unknown Japanese

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rust red; decorated with three applied metal blades of grass and two insects with brown wings and red heads; small metal plaque on back with inscription — Pipe case with firefly motif, 1840s
Mitsuharu

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medium wood tone; delicate inlaid iris flower with ivory blossom; gold and red inscription on back — Pipe case with iris motif, 19th century
Shōsai

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Box, rectangular, dark base with gold foil sprinkled on (nashi-ji), decorated with various-sized butterflies. Bottom and inside aventurine — Incense box decorated with butterflies, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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box, lid and inner tray, decorated with landscape motif; black and gold in Hiramakiye and Takamakiye — (Box for writing paper with landscape design), 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Toilet box in shape of casket, cover with metal handle, inside decorated around and on top of a fitted tray with flower sprays. Aventurine and gold. Cover mottled gold and black with crescent moons. — Small Box in the Shape of a Firefly Cage, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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carved decor — Imperial throne, 18th century
China

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round red lacquered table; legs curve; scrolled cutouts on table sides; leaf like carved details on tops of legs; small metal brackets on sides; metal toe caps on feet — Lacquer table, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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table top carved with 2 large birds and foliage inside a cartouche with smaller birds and foliage at edges; dragons on apron; scrolling feet; curved legs — Imperial Incense Stand, Jiaqing mark and period, 1522-1566
China

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red lacquer and silver leaf on wood (restored) — "Skyscraper" chair, c. 1927
Paul T. Frankl

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black caddy with an orange fire design burning atop gold leaves — Tea caddy with autumn fire, 20th century
Suzuki Mutsumi; Artist: Suzuki Misako

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reddish orange lacquer with light green cloud design; gold speckled interior; round, flat-topped lid; body slightly narrows at bottom — Tea caddy with clouds, 20th century
Suzuki Mutsumi; Artist: Suzuki Misako

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Lacquer circular Foliate box with mother-of-pearl inlay; nine lobes; dignitaries at leisure with attendants on a terrace — Foliate box and cover, 14th century
China

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seated cross-legged Buddha with PR hand pointing downward and PL hand palm up on lap; head bent slightly downward, eyes closed; brownish-red color — Shakyamuni Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness, late 18th century
Myanmar (Burma)

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Black lacquer background with inlaid coquille d'oeuf (crushed eggshell) — Plateau from a dresser set, 1925-1930
Jean Dunand

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squatting chubby boy wearing jacket with inlaid floral designs and inlaid diamond medallion on chest; green ivory inside grommets — (Karako squatting), 20th century
Gyokuzan

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Black lacquer background with inlaid coquille d'oeuf (crushed eggshell) — Covered box from a dresser set, 1925-1930
Jean Dunand

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scalloped, floral-like edge; red and black lacquer carved with repeating scrolls on 2 bands on side of box, one band on side of cover and 3 concentric rows on top of cover — Hexagonal Box with Cover, late 14th-early 15th century
China

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Reflections, Beverly Pepper — Reflections, 1968
Beverly Pepper

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decorated overall with landscape of pines, maples and waterfall; dark blue cord and reddish-orange bead — Kajikawa-style five-case inro with decor of waterfall in the mountains, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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squat, round, red lacquer covered box with black interior and bottom; cover decorated with flowers, foliage and 2 birds with long tail feathers; sides of box with flowers and foliage — Box, 13th century
Unknown

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high flared foot; sides of box and cover are red basketwork bordered with red and black lacquer rims; top painted with stag and doe, butterflies and bees and flowers in multicolors — Basketwork Box, 1688
China

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brownish-black lacquer with inlaid design of seated man with a vessel on his lap and jumping 3-legged toad on top of cover; red interior — Small Circular Box, late 16th-early 17th century
China

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red and black cylindrical shaped stand with attached central saucer; has storage box — Tenmoku teabowl stand, 15th century
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquer with red interior; central medallion of carved mother-of-pearl; pewter wire accents on edges — Round Lobed Box, c. 1300
China

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round tray with straight, short sides on a tall, round pedestal and wide base; black ground with gold flecks, and gold and mother-of-pearl chrysanthemum design — (Ceremonial Offering Stands, one of a pair), 18th century
Nagata Yūji

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black lacquered covered pitcher with wisteria motif in silver; erect, squared handle, graceful spout; stands on three stout feet — Ewer for hot water with wisteria, late 16th - early 17th 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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green box with rounded corners, slightly tapering at top, with dark brown cover; broken bamboo stalk and leaves in gold on front; green lacquer ojime with gold and silver waves and birds; dark purple silk cord — Tobacco box with bamboo motif and green lacquer ojime, 1970s
Sadae Yamamoto Walters

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five-case inrō; gold fundame with butterflies near bush, clover beside rocky rivulet; cloisonne enamel ojime; ivory manju netsuke painted gold with flowering shrubs in hiramakie; attached with brown braided silk rope through inrō, ties at bottom — Five-case inro with decor of bushclover and butterflies; ojime with floral design; netsuke of autumn grasses, mid 19th century
Tatsuke Takamasu

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**Japanese-made lacquer storage box for a mirror**, 7th-10th century

China

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Lacquer storage box for a mirror, 7th-10th century

China

G214

small rectangular basket with removable lid; two handles at side; closed chevron weave; decorative knots with metal hook and bracket on each side for braided brown tassel; decorative weaving on sides; lid has two raised, curved details on top — Tea utensil basket with movable handles, 18th - 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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round chevron weave base with two layers of sun-burst of bent bamboo fronds — Moon Rise on Autumn Fields, 2007
Uematsu Chikuyū

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deep rectangular box with beveled edges; brown lacquer background with bamboo leaf motif painted in gold; a few bamboo leaves are made of mother-of-pearl inlay; black lacquer interior — 芦図蒔絵硯箱, 1910s
Kamisaka Sekka

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very tall, towering, four-cornered basket with flared top; open, diamond-patterned weave with layers of woven horizontal cross-pattern; handle made from three thin bamboo strips that join at the top, secured with a row of decorative knots; handle separates into three strips at basket lip, adorned with decorative weave at base; tall, red-brown bamboo cylinder lined with copper — Traversing the Heavens, first half 20th century
Yamashita Kōchikusai

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square basket with short feet; flares towards top; round mouth; crisscrossing open weave; copper lined bamboo cylinder — Footed Flower Basket, autumn 1929
Maeda Chikubōsai

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five parts; with feathers in gold lacquer and shell inlay on a nashiji ground — Four-case inro decorated with scattered hawk and pheasant feathers, 18th-19th century
Unknown Japanese

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five parts; designed with floral roundels in gold and applied gold flecks on a dundame ground — Oval four-case inro showing scattered panels with flowers of the seasons, first half 19th century
Hara Yōyūsai

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five parts; brown background with gold flecks; oval-shaped bush clover foliage; red flowers near bottom and center on opposite side — Four-case inro showing flowering clover plant, Early 18th century
Koma Kyūhaku

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four sections: rinpa-style with water wheel; white shore protector; plovers flying over waves — Wide three-case inro showing plovers in flight above waves, stone basket and water wheel, Early 18th century
Koma Kyūhaku; Artist: Style of Ogata Kōrin

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large concave rectangular plate with slightly bowed edges attached to short platform; top has gold background with rippling blue mother-of-pearl lines and gently raised designs in form of chevron over surface; black lacquer base and underside with tiny gold flecks — Plate, 2010
Okada Yūji

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lacquer writing box with blossoming wisteria vines growing from R in gold and mother-of-pearl; large blossoming peonies LRC; inside a Chinese-styled lion chases a blue and gold butterfly amid grassy landscape with peonies — (Writing box with peonies, wisteria, and a Chinese lion chasing butterflies), late 19th - early 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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six parts; decorated with a bamboo blind in front of a plum tree in gold, black, red and silver lacquer on a black lacquer ground — Five-case inro showing flowering cherry branches seen through a bamboo blind, 19th century
Kajikawa School

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five-parts; silver lacquer background; two birds on each side perched on craggy cherry tree; a few gold highlights on flowers; brown cord — Four-case inro showing two birds seated on branch of tree, two birds above flowering azalea, 19th century
Jōkasai VIII

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woven oval form basket with raised bamboo handle with crook in it; a few thin braided strands placed irregularly; inset container: bamboo cylinder lined with copper with fluted sides that sits inside basket to hold flowers — Longevity Mountain, March 1932
Tanabe Chikuunsai

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bulbous, squat basket with thick, crisscrossing weave; narrow mouth; slightly lopsided handle made from three bamboo sticks of varying thickness woven together with decorative knots; one side of handle has irregular twig — Long Life and Good Fortune Flower Basket, spring 1934
Maeda Chikubōsai

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triangular scoop-like form; form rests on one tall foot of polished wood and slopes down into a wide base; open horizontal weave — Asuka, 2002
Tanioka Shigeo

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low, two-panel screen; left panel depicts a multi-colored dragon, mouth wide open, and right panel depicts a multi-colored phoenix; three gold and red cloud-like illustrations decorate the reverse of both panels — Good Omen, 1940
Okada Akito

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slim, rectangular, black lacquer box in five separable segments topped with a removable lid; gold speckled and gray mountains decorate the front and back of the box and a gold moon hovers in the ULC of the lid; the bottom two tiers (4 and 5) are slightly taller than the top three tiers — Five-tiered lacquer box: Mountain Range, 2013
Enoki Kei

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gold lacquer box with inlaid decoration of man on horseback on top of cover and flowers and a footpath on underside of cover; compartmentalized tray for inksone, rectangular water dropper, knife and two brushes with floral inlay — Writing box (suzuribako), early 19th century
Hara Yōyūsai

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Red lacquer panel, carved and inlaid with gold; compartmentalized top with organic repeating designs around edges; central section with vessel at center sprouting long, curling stems with four cushionlike flowers which support various unindentified objects — Sutra Cover, one of a pair, 1403-1424
China

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leaflike form; texturized with thin, subtle, raised parallel "spines" of thin bamboo strips; black lacquer with some exposed bamboo; gently upturning sides — Sound of the Wind, 2011
Igawa Takeshi

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two large bulls-eye forms with mother-of-pearl centers; mother-of-pearl outline between rings; rings in black, blue, red, and orange with speckles; orange and black speckled background; painted and inlaid on a car hood; back has Japanese one cent coin adhered at back center — The Dual Sun II, 2008
Kurimoto Natsuki

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organic, gracefully curving wisp of black lacquered wood covered with tiny rectangles of mother-of-pearl; small, downturned point near end attaches to small, delicate pointed base with clear adhesive square — Living Ornamental Hairpin, No. 8, 2008
Murata Yoshihiko

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abstract leaf like form with mother-of-pearl inlay at top and near bottom; opposite side resembles bat wing; attaches to small rectangular wooden base — Wing of Foliage #37, 2010
Muramoto Shingo

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standing flame like form with waving vertical bands in matte red, matte black, glossy black with gold dots, and glossy black with embedded sparkles; small cutout near bottom; one of pair — Look, 1994
Sasai Fumie

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inro with rectangular compartment; rounded form; medium brown patina with branch in relief with various symbols; ojime in the form of a red persimmon with green leaves; tan silk cord — Single compartment inro adorned with auspicious symbols and persimmon ojime, 1820s
Teiji

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small panda figure with PR arm raised; stands on PR foot on square base covered in strips of mother-of-pearl; bear is covered in mother-of-pearl chips with black lacquered face and inner ears; eyes, nose, and cheeks painted in gold — Bear: Glittering, 2010
Sano Akira

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standing wavelike form with pointed, outturned corners; horizontal waving bands in matte dark blue, with gold flecks, matte black, and shiny black; small cutout near center; one of pair — Look, 1994
Sasai Fumie

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four stacking compartments with cover; decorated with fruits, leaves, and foliage with swirling parallel lines on each side; black with gold and orange-red; red interior — Four-tiered box decorated with fruits, leaves, and foliage, early 20th century
Unknown Japanese

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shelf stand with shelves of various dimensions (one at left is shaped like an open fan), doors set with tortoise shell and a revolving square cabinet with a variety of small doors; top decorated with gold roundels with flower and bird motifs; landscape scenes depict the 8 Views of Omi--landscapes with figures, boats, birds, insects, foliage — Shelf stand with motif of the Eight Views of Omi, 19th century
Minota Nagahisa

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rectangular black lacquer box with grapevine design in gold and gold flecks; metal handle at top; hinges ad clasp on one of the shorter ends — Cabinet with Grapevine design, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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round basin with low walls, rests on three carved, scrolling feet; red lacquer with black detail; natural woodgrain body — Wash basin with legs, 1353 or 1413
Unknown Japanese

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tan gourd painted with grapevine and tendrils; grape flower at L — Gourd painted with vine leaves, 1810s-1820s
Hara Yōyūsai; Designer: Sakai Hōitsu

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oblong box with beveled corners; lid with beveled edges; chrysanthemums and leaves amid stylized waves motif; beveled edges are decorated with chrysanthemums and vines on gold ground; crane-shaped metal fittings for cords on front and back of box — Box with chrysanthemums and flowing water, 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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robe rack with large lacquer panel, with two-sided design of a pattern of gold decorative foliage, and gold roundels with images of flowers, plants, and birds inside each; two-footed stands with scalloped edges, and same roundel and foliage design; horizontal top bar with same design, with ends of bar curved upwards, with ornate gold metal ends; vertical bars on R and L edges with same design; upper and lower bars lock panel into place, each with same pattern — Standing Clothing Rack, 1700-1799
Unknown Japanese

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elevated scalloped saucer with attached hollow cup; swirling U-shaped carved decorations — Tea bowl stand, 16th century
Japan

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brown pipe case with long cherry branch with inlaid flowers and blossoms; grey, brown, and gold striped tobacco pouch with gold clasp with blossoming trees; plate on inside of flap has incised building and garden; red coral round ojime — Pipe case with cherry branch, striped tobacco pouch, and red coral ojime, 1850s-1890s
Unknown Japanese

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dark red ground; three flying gold cranes on one side; gold waves on back; tan silk cord — Four-case inro decorated with flying cranes after a design by Sakai Hōitsu, around 1840
Hara Yōyūsai

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relief carving; red with black ground; one side has image of two Chinese scholars on the bank of a river, looking at a building on the opposite shore; other side has image of seated scholar with attendant boy holding a cup and saucer; orange and white agate ojime; blue cord — Four-case carved lacquer (tsuishu) inro decorated with Chinese scholars; agate ojime, 1820s
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquered box with gold and silver butterflies; double flute case in black lacquer with gold and silver clouds and dragon design on bottom; bamboo flute inside with dark ribbing; smaller flute with red ribbing and details, both stored in double case; single bamboo flute case in plain wood with gold inscription on one side; also comes with two documents in handscroll form depicting the flute's history; document dated 1774 — Noh Flutes named “Winter Wind” (Kogarashi) with Box and Case, mid 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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Side Panel to chair received from vendor after accessioning has been placed with the chair - conservation? — High-back Side Chair, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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Cucumbers, Shibata Zeshin — Cucumbers, 1887
Shibata Zeshin

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Square Lacquer box (for storing incense?), chrysanthemum design on exterior with butterfly design on interior of lid; black lacquer, maki-e and mother-of-pearl shell inlay, and metal — Box with chrysanthemum design, mid 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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A.Bottom; b. Lid; c. Ink holder tray; d. Silver butterfly; e.,f, Trays. — Writing box with moon and wave design, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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standing male figure with tall hairstyle, with a gilt headband and ornament at top front of hair; elongated earlobes; glass eyes and "third eye" on forehead; figure wears long gilded skirts with a sash over his PL shoulder, across his body, with small pieces of fabric wrapped around his lower arms; arms down, with palms up in front of his waist; PR foot slightly in front of PL foot; lotus blossom stepped stand — Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, 13th century
Unknown Japanese

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Snuff bottles, pair of, black lacquer inlaid with design of birds and flowers in mother of pearl. Teakwood stands. — Snuff Bottle, 1662-1722
China

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Long-tailed Rooster, Shibata Zeshin — Long-tailed Rooster, 19th century
Shibata Zeshin

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Oblong box with scalloped edges. Flowers, insects on top and sea animals inside in relief, and incrusted pearl. Signed on bottom. — Incense box with flower and insects design, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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square writing box with golden wave pattern surrounding a bridge with mother-of-pearl supports; inside: pewter, gold, and mother-of-pearl swans on golden bank with eddies; design of swans inside around ink stone — Writing box with bridge and waves, 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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Red lacquer panel, carved and inlaid with gold; compartmentalized top with organic repeating designs around edges; central section with vessel at center sprouting long, curling stems with four cushionlike flowers which support various unindentified objects — Sutra Cover, one of a pair, c. 1410
China

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Dog barking at a monkey trainer, Shibata Zeshin — Dog barking at a monkey trainer, mid to late 19th century
Shibata Zeshin

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Snuff bottle; lacquer; red coral top with silver setting; sides inlaid with Mother of Pearl; natural piece of Abalone Shell set in panels on each side. One panel partly carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
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Inrō in five sections with head slide and square wooden netsuke with round metal disk, design in relief. Box of incised lacquer of cinnabar lacquer covered with dark brown, scroll design. Inside nashi-ji finish, gold foil scattered on reddish brown bed. Probably 19th century, although the style started under Qianlong (1736-1795). Ojime of polished goldstone — Four-case inro with carved lacquer decoration and netsuke of a box with chinese lion, late 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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Fan, China — Fan, 19th century
China

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black lacquer box with design of a very large brush drawing curving, circular calligraphic trail; trail is raised lead; brush handle is sprinkled gold inlay — Monk's robe storage box with fly whisk, 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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box carved with Guri design (scroll pattern divides lid into three sections); sides carved with curved horizontal lines; thick carving reveals several layers of lacquer — Small Circular Box, 14th century
China

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brownish black dish; top carved in the design of a lotus flower with seeds in the center, the pod outlined in red; underside carved in Guri design (scroll pattern around edge) — Lotus-Shaped Tray, 14th century
China

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black lacquer on exterior with incised and pierced applied metal design of figures and buildings in a mountain landscape; interior with red lacquer and gold painted flowers and insects — Document Box, Wanli period
China

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black and gold lacquer with armorial crest; contains five smaller boxes with ivory, mother-of-pearl, cowry shell and bean counters; contents of five smaller boxes 65 mother-of-pearl fish with scales on one side and love birds on the other (L.2-¼ x W.3/4 in.), 18 mother-of-pearl rectangles (L.½ x W.2 in.), 28 floral circles (Dia.1-¼ in.), 115 cowry shells, 93 brown seeds (L.3/4 in.), 97 fish, ivory with red eyes (L.1-¼ in.), 72 mother-of-pearl ovals (Dia.2-¼ in.), 18 mother-of-pearl ovals (Dia.1-3/4 in.), 29 mother-of-pearl circles (Dia.1-¼ in.); Holiday Traditions, MacFarlane Room. — Game Box, 1790-1810
China

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Black lacquer background with inlaid coquille d'oeuf (crushed eggshell) — Mirror from a dresser set, 1925-1930
Jean Dunand

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rounded sides decorated with 2 geometric patterned bands flanked by upper band of characters in cloud forms and lower band of objects floating on waves; painted diaper pattern on flat top — Round Covered Box, 17th century
China

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album with six leaves: Young Pines (Wakamatsu 若松之図); Puppies and Bamboo (Takenoko inu 竹の子狗); Breaking of Waves (Isonami no zu 磯波の図); Cucumbers (Kyūri 胡瓜); An Autumn Souvenir (Aki no iezuto 秋の家苞); Tiger in Snow (Setchū tora zu 雪中虎図) — Album of Lacquer Pictures by the Venerable Zeshin, 1887
Shibata Zeshin

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shallow container with ribbed exterior; 3 decorative feet; lacquer handle with bronze fittings; red container with black on bottom; has storage box — Bale-handled wash basin with legs, 15th century
Unknown Japanese

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Bowl, c. 1840

China

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(Inner box), Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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Box with Cover, Date Unknown

Myanmar (Burma)

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Taoist Ritual Ruler, 19th century

China

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Offering Bowl, Date Unknown

Myanmar (Burma)

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Lacquer Snuff Bottle, Children in Garden, 18th century

China

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Cluster of Abalone and Clams, Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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Birthday Plaque, 1760

China

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Floral and Calligraphy Panel, from a set of four, c. 1850-1900

China

G216

Floral and Calligraphy Panel, from a set of four, c. 1850-1900

China

G216

Floral and Calligraphy Panel, from a set of four, c. 1850-1900

China

G216

Floral and Calligraphy Panel, from a set of four, c. 1850-1900

China

G216

five parts; gold background with gold and silver chrysanthemums with brocade bag on one side; gold and silver bouquet on opposite side — Four-case inro showing kusudama with long ribbons, chrysanthemum with Hotei's bag, 19th century
Kajikawa School

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black lacquered box with stylized thatched-roof house with peaked gray roof and low eaves; gold fence at R; gold tree at L with round mother-of-pearl blossoms — Small box with country house, 1920s
Kamisaka Sekka

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two-panel folding screen; thin, stylized red, gold, silver, and burgundy bamboo stalks against black background; small spray of bamboo foliage on L screen — Bamboo, mid 20th century
Atarashi Kōsen

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five parts; designed in gold, silver and red lacquer and gold foil on a gold ground with phoenixes and clouds on waves — Four-case inro showing a pair of Ho-o birds perched on rocks, clouds, wave pattern, 18th-19th century
Fusen

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small chest with gilded copper hinges and corner fittings; design of dandelions and wisteria in shell and lead inlay and raised sprinkled design; three dragonflies on inside of the door; three removable shelves with floral pull; two keys — Portable chest with wisteria, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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square writing box with exterior design of gold and lead overlapping reeds; inside stylized gold stream in corer with mother-of-pearl inlay designs representing current; gold and lead reeds continued inside — Lacquer writing box with design of autumn grasses and stream, late 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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black lacquer box made of three separate boxes and cover; striped designs of inlay with rectangles of mother of pearl, geometric and floral patterns in gold pigment — Three-tiered box with stripes and Nanban patterns, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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inro with four sections, depicting three cranes flying together to UR; stylized lines on opposite side, reminiscent of clouds or waves; presently connected with purple cord, orange ojime, and black lacquered netsuke — Medicine case with cranes and waves, 1810s-1820s
Hara Yōyūsai; Designer: Sakai Hōitsu

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forty sections of several antique sword scabbards (saya) set about the basin; basin of copper inserted in a wood base with surrounding belts of tiger-striped, ebony-like hardwood; between belts are alternating sections of 19 scabbards made of different materials; handles on each end are the actual knobs (kurigata) to attach a braided cord (sageo) to the scabbard; see Notes for descriptions of each scabbard piece (from exhibition catalogue) — Bonsai or flower basin made of forty scabbard pieces, late 19th century
Unknown Japanese

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white bowl with blue fishnet pattern; two pieced black lacquer lid — Flat freshwater jar (hiramizusashi) with fishnet design, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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round tray with straight, short sides on a tall, round pedestal and wide base; black ground with gold flecks, and gold and mother-of-pearl chrysanthemum design — (Ceremonial Offering Stands, one of a pair), 18th century
Nagata Yūji

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black lacquer bull with mountainous hump with red tip rising from back; bull is decorated with various vignettes of trees, plants, clouds, animals, and people; belly painted with brighter colors; pink leather tongue sticking out of mouth; wooden legs; detachable rattan tail — Mount Bull, 2013
Someya Satoshi

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a: three "wave" forms that create "S" shapes in black, gold and bronze b: two "wave" froms that create "S" shapes in black and silver/green — Elements II, 2012
Matsushima Sakurako

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round form with three lines that double back on themselves in "S" shapes; bronze, gold and black with square shell inlay; round form is brown with a wood texture — Undercurrents 2009-II, 2009
Matsushima Sakurako

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lacquered gourd with organic and geometric designs suspended to lacquered plaque with wire; two bent wooden "arms" on sides of gourd; golden tuft emerging from top of gourd, ending in two spirals; golden persimmon (?) attached to bottom of gourd; black lacquered plaque with golden center; rounded at top with two horizontal spikes on either side, ending in narrow "tail" — A Magician of the Forest, 2008
Sano Akira

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black lacquered chest with ornate mother of pearl inlay; nature scenes on side panels, with trees, grasses, deer on front; drop-down front panel; seven small drawers inside with grasses, flowers, birds, rivers; drawer at center with archway and keyhole, featuring two fish swimming among seaweed — Portable desk, early 17th century
Unknown Japanese

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drum core with cup-like shape on either end of decorated cylinder; image of a tiger on each "cup", one is crawling among pine branches, while the other is looking up, toward center handle, also among pine branches; stylized pine trees with large spoked circles with three smaller center circles; stylized clouds and bamboo leaves — Large hand-drum core with tigers and pines, late 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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red lacquered two-piece table; stem with dense round base, tapering toward top; square table top with indented, rounded corners — Stem table, 1482
Unknown Japanese

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long, narrow, stringed musical instrument; four indentations cut out of sides; black lacquer with small round mother-of-pear inlays along one edge; orange tassels with light blue cord — Zither named “Flowing Water", 1794
Nakamura Sōtetsu

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hexagonal box with two swimming trout on lid; bubble motif in tiny gold flecks; other gold flecks in background — Incense box with decor of sweetfish, 1998
Yamazaki Mushū

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square box with rounded corners; black lacquer with gold flecks; stylized peacock with outstretched wings and erect tail on cover; peacock feather designs in gold inside — Incense box with peacock design, 16th century
Unknown Japanese

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large brown eyeball with reddish iris; textured on back; smooth on iris and retina — This One, 2006
Yokouchi Mie

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reddish-gold openwork rattan pipe case; pink coral bead ojime; gold iris pattern at front of clasp on gold tobacco pouch; patterned lining and side of pouch in predominately red, green, and white; greenish-tan silk cord — Woven rattan imitating lacquer pipe case, gold fabric tobacco pouch, and coral ojime, 1850s-1880s
Shi

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gold lacquer; low relief inlay of two figures dancing, wearing butterfly wings; light brown silk cord — Manju netsuke decorated with two butterfly dancers, 1810s
Unknown Japanese

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dark brown/black ground; three fan shapes--two decorated with landscapes, one with insect on a tree trunk; gold and silver squares, bars, and circles in background; purple silk cord — Three-case inro with fan-shaped panels showing paintings of landscapes or pine, 19th century
Hasegawa Kyorinsai

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imitation bamboo--tan with brown spots; gold gourds, vines, leaves, and blossoms; hexagonal wood ojime with spotted bamboo veneer; light blue silk cord — Two-case inro imitating bamboo with decoration of hechima gords; hexagonal veneered ojime, 1870s
Koma Kansai III

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brown box with rounded corners, slightly tapering at top; image of broken-open chestnut on a branch with green and gold leaf; dark purple silk cord; ojime has flowers and leaves with spotted ground — Four-case inro with decor of horses in silver and gold; pink coral ojime, 1830s
Kyōrōan

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red ground; gibbon in a gold tree on one side, black bear climbing same tree on opposite side, with pair of bear cubs in a knot hole at bottom of tree on one side; green silk cord; cage-form ojime with tiny lizard inside; unsigned — Four-case inro decorated with Asiatic black bear and gibbon; ojime of a cage with movable lizzard, 1820s
Unknown Japanese

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red and black lacquer carved with repeating scroll design; metal interior; slightly flaring rim and small foot — Small Cup, 14th century
China

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rounded sides decorated with 2 rows of dots flanking 2 bands of scrolling flowers; dragon amid cloud shapes on cover; painted brown lacquer — Box and Cover, 17th century
China

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Single-case inro containing Buddhist votive figure, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Lacquer Brush, one of a pair, c. 1600

China

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(Outer Chaire Box), Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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Sunset Glow, 2003

Katsushiro Sōho

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Tea vendor, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Lacquer Thinner (Sinclairs), from Stains, 1969

Edward Ruscha

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Lacquer (Pactra clear), from Stains, 1969

Edward Ruscha

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Storage box with turtles, 19th century

Unknown Korean

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The Blue Line, 1980

Glen E. Alps

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Standing Figure of the Buddha, 17th century

China

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Side table, 1933

Wolfgang Hoffman; Manufacturer: Howell Manufacturing

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(Wedding Sake Cups), 18th century

Unknown Japanese

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Round box with design of feathers, 19th century [?]

Unknown Japanese

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Incense box decorated with a house by a river, Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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Up From the Earth, 1956

Rob Roy Kelly

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golden brown pipe case decorated with closely-spaced black chrysanthemum flowers; rectangular bone ojime with incised portrait of a man with an elongated head on one side and text on opposite side; figure carrying a branch with a scroll at front of clasp on tobacco pouch; brown leather pouch with organic patterns in copper and silver; inside of clasp has an image of a stag with a copper-inlaid tree; brown silk cord — Bamboo pipe case, leather tobacco pouch, and ojime incised with Fukurokuji, 1820s-1850s
Unknown Japanese

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obverse: female figure in vibrant, billowing robes seated in front of a small black box full of red maple leaves that look like flame; reverse: sprigs of wispy white flowers and small, rounded leaves extending to center from UL against gray background; wooden stand with scalloped bridges; delicate leaf and fern motif in silver and gold at outer edges — Fan with Akikonomu Chūgū from "The Maiden" Chapter of the Tale of Genji, early 19th century
Sakai Hōitsu

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toiletry set with box, three combs of varying fineness of teeth; small chalice with pine and floral design; and other small containers, all flecked gold with pine tree and floral designs; mirror stand; box decorated with pine trees, carriages, boats, and silver clouds; tray decorated with pine tree — Accessories box with scenes from The Tale of Genji, 17th-18th century
Unknown Japanese

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Ceremonial Offering Vessel (Hsun ok), late 19th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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(Small Box in the shape of a Folding Fan), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Fudazutsu with ivy design in sprinkled gold and colored lacquer, 18th century

Unknown Japanese

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Lacquered Book (Kammawa-sa), late 19th century

Myanmar (Burma)

G213

Alien Quest, 2013

Lucie Stahl

G374

sword set: metal blade with snake decoration and 3 peg holes in tang that has also a gold lacquer signature; signed tsuba with soft metalwork decoration of dragon amidst waves; grip is wrapped, dragon head on tip, 2 silver menuki in form of a tiger on one side and a lion on the other; lacquer scabbard with horimono (metal decoration) at end in form of dragon wrapped around sword, gold and silver mounts; fabric tie — Blade with engraved snake for a long-sword (koto-katana) and mounting with dragon decoration, 16th century
Unknown Japanese; Artist: Tsuba by Ōmori Terumasa

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Dish, 12th-13th century

China

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Writing Box, Date Unknown

United States

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Twelve Panel Folding Screen, late 17th century

China

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Accessories Box with Irises at Yatsuhashi, 1920s

Uono Jisei

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Lacquer Tea Caddy with Checker Design in Gold and Silver, 20th century

Kurosawa Chiharu

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Sliding Doors with Ducks and Reeds [right of a pair], second half 19th century

Shibata Zeshin

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(Small Box in the shape of a Rolled Bamboo Blind), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Sake container, 17th century

Unknown Japanese

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Sutra Box, Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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Incense box decorated with stylized flowers, 16th century

Unknown Japanese

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Cup with winged handles, one of a pair, 4th-3rd century BCE

China

G215

Round inro with design of sparrows over rocks and waves, 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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