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Medium: Iron (555)
Medium: Iron (555)
Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis)
North Italy, 14th-15th century
1923.1065CCCC0
Cavalry Spider Helmet
France, 17th century
1921.1258CCCC0
Iron-glazed Prunus Vase with Inlaid Floral Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1961.270CCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Frankish, Champagne(?), Migration period, 7th century
1919.1014CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fence and Flower
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.91CCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Frankish, Burgundy (?), Migration period, 7th century
1919.1015CCCC0
Key
Italy, Roman
1952.586CCCC0
Staff of Office
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba
2004.85CCCC0
Pensive Face
Julio González (Spanish, 1876–1942)
1980.32©
Tripod Brazier
Italy, Siena?, 15th century
1916.97CCCC0
Curb Bit
Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1581CCCC0
Kettle with Crane Design
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1980.11CCCC0
Belt Buckle and Tab
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1009CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Elephant in Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.432CCCC0
Spirit House
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1999.120CCCC0
Head
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1917.319CCCC0
Ritual Weapons
Sino-Tibetan, Derge School, Yongle period (1403-1427)
1978.9CCCC0
Ancestral Commemorative Head (uhunmwun-elao)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.6CCCC0
Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana blacksmith
1935.307CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.442CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.478CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.298CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Treasure Motifs
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.266CCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.186©
Buffalo Mask
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, possibly Bwa-style maker
1969.2CCCC0
Container
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver
1974.208©
Incense Burner
China, Yongle Period (1403-1424)
1983.154CCCC0
Belt Plate
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1007CCCC0
Sword
Germany (?), 14th century
1923.1121CCCC0
Belt Plate
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1013CCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Clouds Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.69CCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Merovingian, Migration period, 6th-7th Century
1926.429CCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (gano)
Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Shona-style blacksmith-carver
1929.364CCCC0
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (mbulu ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Kota-style maker
2005.2CCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495CCCC0
Curule (Folding) Chair
Italy, Florence?, 15th century
1949.201CCCC0
Disk Ornament
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1008CCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144©
Recumbent Animal on Grater or Scraper
Greece or Asia Minor, 8th-6th Century BC
1974.37CCCC0
Buckle
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1011CCCC0
Ceremonial Axe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye, 20th century
1916.739©
Two Systems
Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)
1999.194©
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.403CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.428CCCC0
Crucifix
Africa, Central Africa, Kongo Kingdom, Kongo-style maker(s)
2010.444CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460CCCC0
Covered Tea Kettle
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1955.558CCCC0
Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.87CCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457CCCC0
Female Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.446CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.533CCCC0
Jousting Armor (Rennzeug) of King Philip I of Castile (1478–1506)
Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)
8.2022©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Puppy Playing with Shell on Cord
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.248CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.397CCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.aCCCC0
Veranda Post (Òpó)
Agbonbiofe Adeshina (Yorùbá, c. 1880–1945)
1969.55©
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.bCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.487CCCC0
Vase with Floral Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1919.655CCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.dCCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.cCCCC0
The Glutton
Robert Müller (Swiss, 1920–2003)
1961.207©
Navicella (recto) Two Drawings of Ships (verso)
Parri Spinelli (Italian, 1387–c. 1453)
1961.38CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.250CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bridge and Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.484CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.500CCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1973.220©
Screen with European Figures (obverse) and Landscape (reverse) with Stand
China, Beijing palace workshops, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
1964.243CCCC0
Wine Flask with Plum and Bamboo Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1999.44CCCC0
Sword Guard
Kuniyoshi (Japanese)
1919.371CCCC0
Small Sword
Italy, 18th century
1916.1494CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.516CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.503CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Rough Waves
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.472CCCC0
Bowl with Chrysanthemums
Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951)
2022.208CCCC0
Neckpiece with panel (umphapheni)
Africa, Southern African, South Africa, Southeast Cape Region, Northern Nguni (Zulu)-style maker
2010.207CCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454CCCC0
Sword Guard
Masashige (Japanese)
1919.306CCCC0
Muse with Violin Screen
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.216©
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.512CCCC0
No image available
France(?), 16th century
1975.61CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459CCCC0
Cadeau (Gift)
Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
2011.198©
Mask (Emangungu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe-style maker
2006.116CCCC0
Kast
American, King County, NY
2019.59CCCC0
Fibula
Etruscan
1970.100CCCC0
Dagger
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakonje, 20th century
1929.367CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon, Lion, and Sea Monster
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.341CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.93CCCC0
Square Dish with Design of Plovers over Waves
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716) and 1 other
1966.365CCCC0
Console Table
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.218©
Throwing Knife
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Oriental Province, Mangbetu, 19th century
1929.333CCCC0
Sickle knife (trumbash)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu maker
1929.365CCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands
1916.1686CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.363CCCC0
Mirror
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.217©
Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3
Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968)
2018.4©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.351CCCC0
Teapot with Cherry at Night in Gion
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.165CCCC0
Sweets Bowl with Egrets and Willow in Snow
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.154CCCC0
Khatar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1919.51CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.249CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1919.255CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.259CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.274CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.338CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.354CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dandelion
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.404CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.406CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.498CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hanshan and Shide
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.499CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.501CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.520CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Scattered Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.541CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.365CCCC0
Sword Guard
Yoshimitsu (Japanese)
1919.381CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Lions in Peonies
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.267CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) Goose in Reeds
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.284CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.290CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.297CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.302CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.317CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Ox
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.318CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragonflies
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.322CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1919.327CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.336CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.345CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.378CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.394CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.447CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.451CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Peony and Lion with Ball
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.460CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.527CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.536CCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo or Vili, early 19th century
1974.186CCCC0
Throwing Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1918.661CCCC0
Farm with Trees in a Hilly Landscape
Gherardo Cibo (Italian, 1512–1600)
1997.37CCCC0
Katar dagger
India, Mughal
1985.119CCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.32CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.257CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.272CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.320CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.366CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.373CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Gourds on Vine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.401CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.427CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.428CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.434CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons and Lotus
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.465CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.480CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Coins
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.489CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hermit Crab
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.496CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.507CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Anchor in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.518CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragonfly
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.534CCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.521CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.264CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.268CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.271CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Family Crests
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.285CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms on River
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.289CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.307CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.340CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.355CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.360CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.370CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.376CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.388CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Gourds on Vine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.391CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.435CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemums
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.539CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.551CCCC0
Railing for the Cleveland Play House
Rose Iron Works (American, Cleveland, est. 1904)
2020.219©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Prawns
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.251CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.260CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.276CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Swallow in Pine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.309CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.311CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.324CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.384CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Cherry
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.399CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.494CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hollyhock
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.280CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.299CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.303CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.330CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.337CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.374CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.390CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.463CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Flowers
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.477CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Bamboo
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.522CCCC0
Tulwar sword
India
1919.54CCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.519CCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.520CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.253CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hermit Crab
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.254CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.273CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.279CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plovers in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.286CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.316CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hiyoshi Taisha
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.352CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.353CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Traveler
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.385CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.387CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.392CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.437CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Tortoise
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.439CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.459CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.464CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.514CCCC0
Straw Splitting Tool
England, early 19th century
1919.550CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Maple Leaves on River
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.247CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.263CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.270CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bats
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.275CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Lion
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.287CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.294CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.300CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.313CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.314CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.329CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.332CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.339CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.368CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.369CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with House and Rice Harvest
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.379CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.389CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.433CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Horses under Pine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.466CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.491CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.495CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bamboo
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.532CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Mt. Fuji
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.262CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Oxherd
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.292CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Flower
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.310CCCC0
Sword Guard
Masayuki (Japanese, 1691–1764)
1919.312CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.323CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Moon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.325CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1919.333CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.335CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Tortoises and Chrysanthemums
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.358CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Grapevine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.359CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.398CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.443CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons, Tiger, Fish, and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.461CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.462CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.470CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.471CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bamboo
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.476CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.497CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.510CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.531CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.244CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Reeds and Geese
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.246CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.278CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Rabbit and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.288CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sun, Moon, and Northern Dipper
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.293CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.305CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.372CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.405CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.479CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.508CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.511CCCC0
Tea Kettle with Lid
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
1957.368©
Pricket Candlestick
South Netherlands, Valley of the Meuse, 16th century
1974.185CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.281CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.295CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.304CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.315CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.331CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sheaf of Rice
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.343CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Carp in Waterfall and Bridge
Sekijoken Taizan Motozane (Japanese, 1740–1829)
1919.349CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.350CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1919.362CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.375CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.377CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.393CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.395CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.400CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.410CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.424CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cranes
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.475CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.502CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.506CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.509CCCC0
Ewer (Suichū)
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1958.336CCCC0
Bowl with Dragon Roundels
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.237CCCC0
Dish with Carp in Waves
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.240CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Cloud
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.94CCCC0
Leather Casket with Scenes of Courtly Love
France, Gothic period, 2nd half of the 14th century
1999.211CCCC0
Powder horn
India, Mughal, 17th-18th century
1989.351CCCC0
Leaf-shaped Trivet
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.424CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Storm and Sea
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.252CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.261CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fishing Sage
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.265CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.269CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.296CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds and Sails
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.301CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fan
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.319CCCC0
Sword Guard Tsuba) with Bamboo and Cloud
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.321CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.328CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.334CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.342CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.367CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.380CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.382CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.441CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.458CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.483CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.492CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.505CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon and Sacred Jewel
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.519CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Peonies
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.526CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.535CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.538CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.90CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.712CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.399CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.721©
Headdress (chi wara)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1965.325CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.92CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.87CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.732CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.88CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.733CCCC0
Pipe bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luluwa or Luntu maker
2008.152CCCC0
Coffret with Woodcut of Saint Veronica's Vernicle
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (German, 1473–1531)
2020.228CCCC0
Plaque
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1012CCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1998.86CCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker
1971.66CCCC0
Set of Fire Linings
France, style of Louis XVI, 18th Century
1942.23CCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.500CCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.501CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.89CCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.91CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.713CCCC0
Male figure (nkisi nkondi)
Democratic Republic of Congo or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo artist and nganga (priest)
2010.432CCCC0
Pine-shaped Dish
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.182CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.528CCCC0
Half-mask (Ho’o-ate) with Neck Guard (Nodowa)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.404.aCCCC0
Dagger
India
1919.588CCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.440CCCC0
Water Container (Mizusashi) with Riverscape
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1972.9CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.486CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.517CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.449CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.440CCCC0
Crossbow
Germany, 15th century
1916.1725CCCC0
Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1940.672CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Drum in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.419CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.488CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Camellia (Tsubaki)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.521CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) Flowers by Fence
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.409CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Snail and Gourd
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.456CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.537CCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.402CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.530CCCC0
Pair of Candle Brackets
Italy, 18th century
1916.94CCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.647CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.474CCCC0
Lance
Eastern Africa, Kenya, Masaai, 20th century
1929.371CCCC0
Helmet
Sino-Tibetan, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1917.305CCCC0
Sword and Scabbard
Java
1918.662CCCC0
Axe
Africa, unknown maker
1929.332CCCC0
Suit of Armor
Germany, 16th century
1916.1946CCCC0
Human Effigy Pendant
after the Tairona style
1947.27CCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181©
Buckles
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.937CCCC0
Cauldron Ornament
Central Europe, Bronze Age
1996.312CCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.504CCCC0
Lion
Italy, 17th century
1916.93CCCC0
Buckle
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.935CCCC0
Sitar
Eastern India, Bengal or Bangladesh
1918.346CCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.660CCCC0
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Mano-style carver
1953.457CCCC0
Buffalo with Rider
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1989.278CCCC0
Sword
India, Bhutan
1916.733CCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.650CCCC0
Buckle
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.936CCCC0
Inkstone in the Form of a Koto
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1971.168CCCC0
Seal Ink Box with Snail
Shinkai Kanzan (Japanese, 1912–2011)
2022.222©
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.652CCCC0
Clasp
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.930CCCC0
Bracelet
1916.516©
Gun
India, Rajput Kypi
1916.755CCCC0
Plaque
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.931CCCC0
Buckles
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.938CCCC0
Sword Guard
Masakata (Japanese)
1919.452CCCC0
Tobacco Pipe with Maple Leaves in a River
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.308CCCC0
Knife or Axe (Kharga)
Nepal
1916.1011CCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, late 16th Century
1916.1906CCCC0
Khanjar dagger
India
1930.708CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430CCCC0
Small Sword
France, 17th century
1916.1485CCCC0
Dish with Zhou Maoshu Admiring Lotus Flowers
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.246CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.481CCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.442CCCC0
Small Sword
France, late 17th Century
1916.1500CCCC0
Set of Five Serving Bowls (Mukozuke) with Prunus Design
Ogata Kenzan (Japanese, 1663–1743)
1963.508CCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1948.213CCCC0
Dish with Spray of Gardenia amidst Pomegranate, Lotus, and Grapes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and reign (1488-1505)
1964.212CCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, 17th century
1916.57CCCC0
Ecclesiastical Faldstool
Italy, 15th-16th century
1942.616CCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349CCCC0
Male Figure (nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style carver and nganga (priest)
2010.451CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis)
North Italy, 14th-15th century
1923.1065ironOverall: 29 x 21 x 25 cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cavalry Spider Helmet
France, 17th century
1921.1258iron with black paintOverall: 30.2 x 21.3 x 17.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Iron-glazed Prunus Vase with Inlaid Floral Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1961.270iron-black wareOverall: 29.7 cm (11 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Frankish, Champagne(?), Migration period, 7th century
1919.1014iron, copper, and gold foilGift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fence and Flower
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.91ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. DonaheyCCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Frankish, Burgundy (?), Migration period, 7th century
1919.1015iron, copper, and gold foilOverall: 36.9 x 4.1 cm (14 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Key
Italy, Roman
1952.586iron tang, bronze handleOverall: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Staff of Office
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba
2004.85Wood and ironOverall: 170 x 13.3 cm (66 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pensive Face
Julio González (Spanish, 1876–1942)
1980.32iron mounted on painted woodFramed: 34.9 x 30.5 x 8.3 cm (13 3/4 x 12 x 3 1/4 in.); Overall: 24.5 x 19.7 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.)Gift of Ralph King, by exchange©
Tripod Brazier
Italy, Siena?, 15th century
1916.97wrought iron and copperOverall: 116.8 cm (46 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Curb Bit
Italy, late 16th Century
1916.1581iron with gilt bronze bossesOverall: 25.4 x 15.6 cm (10 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Kettle with Crane Design
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1980.11ironDiameter: 30.4 cm (11 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.); with handle: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Belt Buckle and Tab
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1009iron with silver overlayOverall: 10.2 x 5.9 cm (4 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Elephant in Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.432ironOverall: 9 x 9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Spirit House
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1999.120iron inlaid with silver and copper decorationGift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D. in memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Head
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1917.319ironOverall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Ritual Weapons
Sino-Tibetan, Derge School, Yongle period (1403-1427)
1978.9iron alloy with gold and silver inlayOverall: 40.4 cm (15 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ancestral Commemorative Head (uhunmwun-elao)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.6Copper alloy and ironOverall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana blacksmith
1935.307Wood and ironOverall: 14 x 13.8 x 40.8 cm (5 1/2 x 5 7/16 x 16 1/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.442ironDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.478ironAverage: 8 x 8.6 cm (3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.298ironOverall: 7 x 6.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Treasure Motifs
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.266ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.186IronOverall: 117 x 14 x 10 cm (46 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Arthur Olson©
Buffalo Mask
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, possibly Bwa-style maker
1969.2Wood, plant fibers, paint, and ironOverall: 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Container
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver
1974.208Wood, paint, and iron alloyOverall: 45.7 cm (18 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Incense Burner
China, Yongle Period (1403-1424)
1983.154iron inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 16.5 x 15.2 cm (6 1/2 x 6 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Belt Plate
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1007iron with silver overlayOverall: 5.2 x 4.8 x 2 cm (2 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Doorknocker in the Form of a Lion
Italy(?)
1970.20wrought ironOverall: 15.3 x 4 cm (6 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of the John B. Putnam FoundationCCCC0
Sword
Germany (?), 14th century
1923.1121iron; wood grip and brass pommel replacementsOverall: 79.4 cm (31 1/4 in.); Blade: 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.); Quillions: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Grip: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Belt Plate
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1013iron with silver overlayOverall: 4 x 4.8 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Clouds Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.69porcelain with underglaze ironDiameter of base: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 34.7 cm (13 11/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax)
Merovingian, Migration period, 6th-7th Century
1926.429iron, brass, gold foil, gold wire, gemstonesOverall: 54.3 x 6.4 cm (21 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (gano)
Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Shona-style blacksmith-carver
1929.364Iron, wood, and metalOverall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (mbulu ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Kota-style maker
2005.2Wood, copper alloy, and ironOverall: 61 x 27.5 x 3 cm (24 x 10 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495Wood, iron, and wireOverall: 19.1 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm (7 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension FundCCCC0
Curule (Folding) Chair
Italy, Florence?, 15th century
1949.201forged ironOverall: 106.7 x 63.5 x 54.6 cm (42 x 25 x 21 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Disk Ornament
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1008iron with silver overlayOverall: 3.6 x 0.6 cm (1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144painted wood, steel, iron, and PlexiglasOverall: 271.8 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm (107 x 16 x 16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Recumbent Animal on Grater or Scraper
Greece or Asia Minor, 8th-6th Century BC
1974.37bronze with iron grating plateOverall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); Base: 7.6 x 4.3 cm (3 x 1 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Buckle
Frankish, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1011iron with silver overlayOverall: 4.6 x 1.9 cm (1 13/16 x 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ceremonial Axe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye, 20th century
1916.739iron, wood, and copperOverall: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.); Handle: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of J. H. Wade©
Two Systems
Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)
1999.194aluminum sheet, iron wire, and paintOverall: 45.8 x 160 x 198 cm (18 1/16 x 63 x 77 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Odette Valabrègue Wurzburger in memory of her late husband, Paul D. Wurzburger©
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.403Copper alloy and ironOverall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie StrainCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.428Wood, ceramic or Formica, copper alloy, and iron alloyOverall: 47.5 x 14.8 x 16.3 cm (18 11/16 x 5 13/16 x 6 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Crucifix
Africa, Central Africa, Kongo Kingdom, Kongo-style maker(s)
2010.444Copper alloy, wood, upholstery studs, and iron alloyOverall: 44.7 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm (17 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460Wood and ironPart 1: 145 x 31.8 x 23.2 cm (57 1/16 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.); Part 2: 145 x 26.8 x 23.3 cm (57 1/16 x 10 9/16 x 9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Covered Tea Kettle
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1955.558ironOverall: 22.9 x 12.7 cm (9 x 5 in.)Gift of Western Reserve AcademyCCCC0
Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.87porcelain with underglaze ironOuter diameter: 34.2 cm (13 7/16 in.); Overall: 33 cm (13 in.)L. E. Holden FundCCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457Wood and ironOverall: 20 x 6.8 x 8.5 cm (7 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.446Ivory and ironOverall: 11 x 4 x 4 cm (4 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.533ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Jousting Armor (Rennzeug) of King Philip I of Castile (1478–1506)
Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)
8.2022Iron, forged, driven, brass, leatherLent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Puppy Playing with Shell on Cord
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.248ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.397ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.awood with hemp cloth, black lacquer, and iron clampsOverall: 91.4 cm (36 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Veranda Post (Òpó)
Agbonbiofe Adeshina (Yorùbá, c. 1880–1945)
1969.55Wood, probably tar, cloth, and ironOverall: 106.6 cm (41 15/16 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial Fund©
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.bwood with hemp cloth, black lacquer, and iron clampsOverall: 36.5 x 74 x 38.1 cm (14 3/8 x 29 1/8 x 15 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.487ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Vase with Floral Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1919.655celadon with underglaze iron-brownOverall: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.dwood with hemp cloth, black lacquer, and iron clampsLeonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
No image available
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67.cwood with hemp cloth, black lacquer, and iron clampsLeonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
The Glutton
Robert Müller (Swiss, 1920–2003)
1961.207welded ironOverall: 36.2 x 53.4 x 71.2 cm (14 1/4 x 21 x 28 1/16 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Navicella (recto) Two Drawings of Ships (verso)
Parri Spinelli (Italian, 1387–c. 1453)
1961.38pen and brown ink (iron gall)Sheet: 27.2 x 37.2 cm (10 11/16 x 14 5/8 in.); Secondary Support: 32.8 x 42.8 cm (12 15/16 x 16 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.250ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bridge and Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.484ironAverage: 7 x 7.3 cm (2 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.500ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1973.220Copper alloy and ironOverall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Screen with European Figures (obverse) and Landscape (reverse) with Stand
China, Beijing palace workshops, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
1964.243painted enamel, glass painting, and cast-iron standPainting only: 35.7 x 32.4 cm (14 1/16 x 12 3/4 in.); height with stand: 65.8 cm (25 7/8 in.); screen only: 44.3 x 47.6 x 1.5 cm (17 7/16 x 18 3/4 x 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Wine Flask with Plum and Bamboo Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1999.44glazed porcelain with underglazed iron designOverall: 21.9 x 19 x 8.4 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/2 x 3 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Sword Guard
Kuniyoshi (Japanese)
1919.371ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Small Sword
Italy, 18th century
1916.1494steel, iron, copper wire, woodOverall: 95.2 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78.8 cm (31 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.516ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.503ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Rough Waves
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.472ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Bowl with Chrysanthemums
Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951)
2022.208Stoneware with underglaze iron oxide7.9 x 18 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Neckpiece with panel (umphapheni)
Africa, Southern African, South Africa, Southeast Cape Region, Northern Nguni (Zulu)-style maker
2010.207Glass beads, plant fiber, copper alloy, and ironOverall: 68.6 cm (27 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, plant fiber, and ironOverall: 40.8 x 16.1 x 27.3 cm (16 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Sword Guard
Masashige (Japanese)
1919.306ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Muse with Violin Screen
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.216Wrought iron, brass; silver and gold plating, cotton velveteenOverall: 156.2 x 156.2 cm (61 1/2 x 61 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.512ironAverage: 6.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
No image available
France(?), 16th century
1975.61cast ironOverall: 105.4 x 82.6 cm (41 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459Wood, iron alloy, copper alloy, glass beads, plant fiber, and clothPart 1: 45 x 15.5 x 9.2 cm (17 11/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.); Part 2: 41 x 13 x 11.5 cm (16 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Cadeau (Gift)
Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
2011.198Hand iron, 14 tacks, paint, wood baseOverall: 15.3 x 9 x 11.4 cm (6 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Delia E. Holden Fund©
Mask (Emangungu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe-style maker
2006.116Wood, kaolin, colorant, and ironOverall: 46 cm (18 1/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Kast
American, King County, NY
2019.59Various woods, wrought iron196.8 x 184.2 x 69.8 cm (77 1/2 x 72 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.)Gift of Suzanne Elmendorf Danco Doggett and Walter Ten Eyck Danco on behalf of the Elmendorf, Ten Eyck and Danco familyCCCC0
Fibula
Etruscan
1970.100ironOverall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Bequest of Eugene Robison MilesCCCC0
Dagger
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakonje, 20th century
1929.367iron and woodOverall: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Flowering Vine
Masakata (Japanese)
1915.92ironOverall: 6.8 x 7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. DonaheyCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon, Lion, and Sea Monster
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.341ironOverall: 7.6 x 8 cm (3 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.93ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of J. H. DonaheyCCCC0
Square Dish with Design of Plovers over Waves
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716) and 1 other
1966.365Glazed stoneware with iron oxide underglaze slipOverall: 22 x 22 x 2.7 cm (8 11/16 x 8 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Console Table
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.218Wrought iron, brass, glass96.5 x 40.6 cm (38 x 16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Throwing Knife
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Oriental Province, Mangbetu, 19th century
1929.333Iron and woodOverall: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Sickle knife (trumbash)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu maker
1929.365Iron and woodOverall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Hunting Sword
Netherlands
1916.1686steel; pierced and chiseled cast-iron hilt ; blade engravedOverall: 65 cm (25 9/16 in.); Blade: 52.9 cm (20 13/16 in.); Quillions: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Grip: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.363iron, gold, and mother-of-pearlOverall: 6.8 x 7.6 cm (2 11/16 x 3 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Mirror
Paul Fehér (American, born Hungary, 1898–1990) and 1 other
2020.217Wrought iron, brass, silver, gold plating, glass182.9 x 114.3 x 6.4 cm (72 x 45 x 2 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Various Sketches of the Madonna and Child (recto) Architectural Studies ...
Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528–1588)
1939.670pen and brown ink (iron gall) and brush and brown washSheet: 20.5 x 23.4 cm (8 1/16 x 9 3/16 in.); Secondary Support: 22 x 28.2 cm (8 11/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of Robert Hays GriesCCCC0
Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3
Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968)
2018.4Wood, plastic tape (polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or vinyl), and ironOverall: 140 x 43 x 39 cm (55 1/8 x 16 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.351ironDiameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Teapot with Cherry at Night in Gion
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.165Porcelain with underglaze blue and iron oxideheight with lid: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); width with handle: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Sweets Bowl with Egrets and Willow in Snow
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.154Porcelain with underglaze blue and iron oxideheight: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Diameter: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Khatar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
1919.51ironOverall: 45.8 cm (18 1/16 in.); Blade: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.249ironOverall: 6.8 x 6.8 cm (2 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1919.255ironOverall: 6.8 x 7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.259ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.274ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.338ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.354ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dandelion
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.404ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.406ironDiameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.498ironAverage: 7.7 x 8 cm (3 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hanshan and Shide
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.499ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.501ironAverage: 8.3 x 8.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.520ironDiameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Scattered Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.541ironDiameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.365ironOverall: 8.4 x 9 cm (3 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Yoshimitsu (Japanese)
1919.381ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Lions in Peonies
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.267ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) Goose in Reeds
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.284ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.290ironOverall: 6.1 x 4.6 cm (2 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.297ironOverall: 8 x 7.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.302ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.317ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Ox
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.318ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragonflies
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.322ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1919.327ironOverall: 8.4 x 8.6 cm (3 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.336ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.345ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.378ironDiameter: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.394ironDiameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.447ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.451iron Diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Peony and Lion with Ball
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.460ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.527ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.536ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo or Vili, early 19th century
1974.186Wood, iron, and metalized glassOverall: 55.9 cm (22 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Throwing Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1918.661iron and leatherOverall: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Farm with Trees in a Hilly Landscape
Gherardo Cibo (Italian, 1512–1600)
1997.37pen and brown ink (iron gall)Sheet: 14.4 x 21.2 cm (5 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.); Secondary Support: 22.4 x 28.7 cm (8 13/16 x 11 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Balusters with Panels designed for the Schlesinger and Mayer Store (now...
George Grant Elmslie (American, 1871–1952)
1972.351cast ironOverall: 89.2 x 25.1 cm (35 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.)Gift of Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company (courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago)©
Katar dagger
India, Mughal
1985.119Iron handle with gold inlay; steel blade; wooden sheath with velvet cover, brass boss, iron tip with gold inlayOverall: 45.6 x 8.2 cm (17 15/16 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of Morris and Eleanor EverettCCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.32ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.257ironOverall: 7.4 x 8.4 cm (2 15/16 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.272ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.320ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.366ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.373ironOverall: 8.4 x 7.7 cm (3 5/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Gourds on Vine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.401ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.427ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.428ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.434ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons and Lotus
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.465ironDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.480ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Coins
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.489ironAverage: 9.3 x 9.6 cm (3 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hermit Crab
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.496ironAverage: 7 x 7.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.507ironDiameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Anchor in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.518ironAverage: 7.7 x 8.3 cm (3 1/16 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragonfly
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.534ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.521ironDiameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.264ironDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.268ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.271ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Family Crests
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.285ironOverall: 6.4 x 6.1 cm (2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms on River
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.289ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.307ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.340ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.355ironOverall: 7.4 x 7.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.360ironDiameter: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.370ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.376ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.388ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Gourds on Vine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.391ironDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.435ironDiameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemums
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.539ironDiameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.551ironDiameter: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Railing for the Cleveland Play House
Rose Iron Works (American, Cleveland, est. 1904)
2020.219Wrought iron, brass81.3 x 208.3 x 32.4 cm (32 x 82 x 12 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Prawns
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.251ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.260ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.276ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Swallow in Pine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.309ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.311ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.324ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.384ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Cherry
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.399ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.494ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hollyhock
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.280ironDiameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.299ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.303ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.330ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.337ironOverall: 9 x 9.6 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Zhong Kui (Shōki) the Demon Queller
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.357ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.374ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.390ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.463ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Flowers
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.477ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Aoi (Heartvine) Chapter of The Tale of Genji
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.513ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Bamboo
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.522ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Tulwar sword
India
1919.54iron with gold inlay; steel bladeOverall: 81.3 cm (32 in.); Blade: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.519ironDiameter: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Bracelet
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1915.520ironDiameter: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.253ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hermit Crab
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.254ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.273ironOverall: 8.6 x 8.6 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.279ironOverall: 6.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plovers in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.286ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.316ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hiyoshi Taisha
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.352ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.353ironOverall: 10.6 x 11.2 cm (4 3/16 x 4 7/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Traveler
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.385ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Immortal and Tiger Under Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.386ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.387ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.392ironDiameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.437ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Tortoise
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.439ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.459ironDiameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.464ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.514ironDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Straw Splitting Tool
England, early 19th century
1919.550ironOverall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of Charles A. LarterCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Maple Leaves on River
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.247ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape in Flower
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.256ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.263ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.270ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bats
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.275ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Lion
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.287ironOverall: 8.4 x 7.7 cm (3 5/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.294ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.300ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.313ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.314ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.329ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.332ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.339ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.368ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.369ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with House and Rice Harvest
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.379ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.389ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.433ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Horses under Pine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.466ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.491ironAverage: 7.4 x 7.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.495ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bamboo
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.532ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Mt. Fuji
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.262ironOverall: 5.2 x 6.1 cm (2 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Oxherd
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.292ironOverall: 7 x 7.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Flower
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.310ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Masayuki (Japanese, 1691–1764)
1919.312ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.323ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Moon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.325ironOverall: 8 x 8.4 cm (3 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1919.333ironOverall: 9.6 x 9.6 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.335ironOverall: 9 x 9.6 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Tortoises and Chrysanthemums
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.358ironDiameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Grapevine
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.359ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.398ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.443ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragons, Tiger, Fish, and Palace
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.461ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.462ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.470ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.471ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Bamboo
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.476ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.497ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.510ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.531ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.244ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Reeds and Geese
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.246ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.278ironOverall: 6.8 x 6.8 cm (2 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Rabbit and Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.288ironOverall: 8.4 x 9 cm (3 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sun, Moon, and Northern Dipper
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.293ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.305ironOverall: 7 x 7.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Zhong Kui (Shoki) the Demon Queller
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.356ironOverall: 5.4 x 6.8 cm (2 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.372ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.405ironDiameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.479ironAverage: 7 x 6.7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.508ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.511ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Tea Kettle with Lid
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
1957.368cast ironOverall: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); Diameter of base: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Gift of Nancy Serage©
Pricket Candlestick
South Netherlands, Valley of the Meuse, 16th century
1974.185brass (hollow cast in three parts) and ironOverall: 45.5 x 19.6 cm (17 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. EckerCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.281ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chrysanthemum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.295ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.304ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.315ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.331ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sheaf of Rice
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.343ironDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Carp in Waterfall and Bridge
Sekijoken Taizan Motozane (Japanese, 1740–1829)
1919.349ironOverall: 6.8 x 7.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.350ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1919.362ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.375ironDiameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Landscape
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.377ironOverall: 7 x 6.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.393ironOverall: 7 x 7.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.395ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Plum
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.400ironAverage: 6.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.410iron Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.424ironDiameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cranes
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.475ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.502ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.506ironAverage: 6.7 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.509ironDiameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Ewer (Suichū)
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1958.336Glazed stoneware with iron oxide underglaze slip (Mino ware, Oribe type)Diameter of mouth: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Container: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Bowl with Dragon Roundels
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.237Porcelain with underglaze blue, iron oxide, and yellow glaze8.1 x 18.2 cm (3 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Dish with Carp in Waves
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.240Porcelain with red glaze, iron oxide and incised designheight: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); Diameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Cloud
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1915.94ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of J. H. DonaheyCCCC0
Leather Casket with Scenes of Courtly Love
France, Gothic period, 2nd half of the 14th century
1999.211Leather: embossed, incised; iron mounts; wood coreOverall: 10.5 x 25.2 x 19 cm (4 1/8 x 9 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Powder horn
India, Mughal, 17th-18th century
1989.351Jadeite, iron inlaid with brassOverall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Leaf-shaped Trivet
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taishō period (1912-26)
1939.424iron (?)Overall: 4.1 x 10.5 cm (1 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Storm and Sea
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.252ironOverall: 7.7 x 8.4 cm (3 1/16 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.261ironOverall: 6.4 x 6.8 cm (2 1/2 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fishing Sage
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.265ironOverall: 7 x 7.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.269ironOverall: 6.8 x 6.1 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fans
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.296ironDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds and Sails
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.301ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fan
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.319ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard Tsuba) with Bamboo and Cloud
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.321ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.328ironDiameter: 10.2 cm (4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.334ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.342ironDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.367ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.380ironDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.382ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.441ironDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.458ironDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Zhong Kui (Shoki) the Demon Queller and Pine
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.467ironAverage: 8 x 8.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.483ironDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.492ironDiameter: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.505ironDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon and Sacred Jewel
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.519ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Peonies
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.526ironGift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.535ironDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.538ironDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.90ironOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.712ironOverall: 6.8 x 7.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.399ironAverage: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)Gift of George Trumbull LaddCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.721Iron, wood, and copper alloyOverall: 36.1 cm (14 3/16 in.); Blade: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. Wade©
Headdress (chi wara)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1965.325Wood, cowrie shells, glass beads, possibly aluminum, iron alloy, upholstery studs, and natural fibersOverall: 44.5 x 66 cm (17 1/2 x 26 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ralph M. Coe in memory of Ralph M. CoeCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.92ironOverall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.87ironOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.732ironDiameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.88ironOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.733ironOverall: 6.8 x 7.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Pipe bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luluwa or Luntu maker
2008.152Wood, iron, and copper alloyOverall: 6 x 7.4 x 24 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 9 7/16 in.)Jo Hershey Selden FundCCCC0
Coffret with Woodcut of Saint Veronica's Vernicle
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (German, 1473–1531)
2020.228Wood, leather, iron, textile, woodcut with stenciled coloringOverall: 28 x 18.5 x 10 cm (11 x 7 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Sheet with print: 29 x 19 cm (11 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Plaque
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1919.1012iron inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 4.2 x 2.7 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1998.86IronOverall: 50.1 x 4.9 x 10.5 cm (19 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of Rose WhiteCCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker
1971.66Wood, paint, organic material, and iron alloyOverall: 33 x 63.5 x 41.9 cm (13 x 25 x 16 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wixom in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. CoeCCCC0
Set of Fire Linings
France, style of Louis XVI, 18th Century
1942.23cast ironAverage: 93.4 x 134.6 x 44.5 cm (36 3/4 x 53 x 17 1/2 in.); Panel: 79.1 x 81.9 x 2.9 cm (31 1/8 x 32 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of Grace Rainey Rogers in memory of her father, William J. RaineyCCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.500IronOverall: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.501IronOverall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.89ironOverall: 32.2 cm (12 11/16 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Arrow Head
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1917.91ironOverall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)The Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.713ironDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Male figure (nkisi nkondi)
Democratic Republic of Congo or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo artist and nganga (priest)
2010.432Wood, metalized glass, iron, organic material, ivory or plastic, and natural fiberOverall: 46 x 25.7 x 19.2 cm (18 1/8 x 10 1/8 x 7 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Pine-shaped Dish
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.182Stoneware with underglaze iron oxide and crackled glazeheight: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); length: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); width: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.528iron with brass inlayAverage: 9 x 9.3 cm (3 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Half-mask (Ho’o-ate) with Neck Guard (Nodowa)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.404.aIron, lacquer, textile (silk)Gift of George Trumbull LaddCCCC0
Dagger
India
1919.588iron with bone and silverOverall: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.); Blade: 27.7 cm (10 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Philip Lathrop CobbCCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.440Wood, feathers, organic material (including resin), iron, and possibly porcelainOverall: 29.5 x 12 x 16 cm (11 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Water Container (Mizusashi) with Riverscape
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1972.9Stoneware with underglaze iron oxide slip decoration (Mino ware, Shino type) and lacquer lid (modern replacement)Diameter: 19.6 cm (7 11/16 in.); Lid: 2.9 x 14.7 cm (1 1/8 x 5 13/16 in.); Container: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.486iron witih brass inlayDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.517iron with brass inlayDiameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.449iron with brass inlayDiameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.440iron with brass inlayDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Crossbow
Germany, 15th century
1916.1725wood (walnut?) inlaid with bone; horn; iron and steel; composite bow (horn and parchment)Overall: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); Bow: 74.5 cm (29 5/16 in.); Butt: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1940.672iron and goldOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Drum in Waves
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.419iron with gold inlayDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.488iron with gilt inlayDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Camellia (Tsubaki)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.521iron with brass inlayAverage: 8.3 x 8.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) Flowers by Fence
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.409iron with brass inlayAverage: 5.8 x 7 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Snail and Gourd
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.456iron with lead inlayAverage: 7.7 x 8.6 cm (3 1/16 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.537iron with brass inlayDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.402Copper alloy and ironOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie StrainCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.530iron with brass inlayDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Pair of Candle Brackets
Italy, 18th century
1916.94wrought ironOverall: 78.8 x 35.6 cm (31 x 14 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.647iron with wooden handleOverall: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.); Blade: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.474iron with high relief of copper giltDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Lance
Eastern Africa, Kenya, Masaai, 20th century
1929.371iron and woodOverall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Helmet
Sino-Tibetan, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1917.305iron inlaid with goldOverall: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sword and Scabbard
Java
1918.662iron and silverOverall: 58.2 cm (22 15/16 in.); Blade: 46.7 cm (18 3/8 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Axe
Africa, unknown maker
1929.332iron and leatherOverall: 70 cm (27 9/16 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Suit of Armor
Germany, 16th century
1916.1946iron, steel, leather and brass rivetsOverall: 34.5 x 20 x 31.2 cm (13 9/16 x 7 7/8 x 12 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Human Effigy Pendant
after the Tairona style
1947.27copper, gold, mercury, traces of iron and silverOverall: 10 x 10 cm (3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181Wood, copper alloy, iron alloy, and organic materialsOverall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Buckles
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.937iron with silver overlayPart 1: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cauldron Ornament
Central Europe, Bronze Age
1996.312bronze with iron rivetsOverall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)Gift of Stark and Michael Ward in honor of Arielle P. KozloffCCCC0
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.504iron with brass bound edgeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Lion
Italy, 17th century
1916.93wrought ironDudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Buckle
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.935iron with silver overlayOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Sitar
Eastern India, Bengal or Bangladesh
1918.346Gourd and wood with pigment, ivory, and bone; copper alloy: frets; iron alloy: strings (with one modern copper replacement)Overall: 95.2 x 15.3 cm (37 1/2 x 6 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.660iron and silverOverall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.); Blade: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Liberia, Mano-style carver
1953.457Wood, copper alloy, plant fiber, cloth, rawhide or leather, teeth, seeds, resin, synthetic material, iron, and glass beadsOverall: 28 x 15.2 cm (11 x 6 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension FundCCCC0
Buffalo with Rider
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1989.278glazed porcelain with iron spots, qingbai ("blue-white") wareOverall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Sword
India, Bhutan
1916.733iron with gilt and leatherOverall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.); Blade: 42.6 cm (16 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.650iron with wooden handleOverall: 38.2 cm (15 1/16 in.); Blade: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Buckle
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.936iron with silver overlayOverall: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Inkstone in the Form of a Koto
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1971.168Stoneware with underglaze iron decoration (Shino ware, Mino type)Overall: 4.4 x 19.2 x 7 cm (1 3/4 x 7 9/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. StoneCCCC0
Seal Ink Box with Snail
Shinkai Kanzan (Japanese, 1912–2011)
2022.222Porcelain with molded and carved design, underglaze iron oxide, and green glazeOverall: 3 x 10.4 cm (1 3/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of James and Christine Heusinger©
Sword (Kris)
Java
1918.652iron with wooden handleOverall: 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.); Blade: 34.4 cm (13 9/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Clasp
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.930iron with silver overlayOverall: 7.7 x 3.9 cm (3 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bracelet
1916.516iron base with brass stripDiameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade©
Gun
India, Rajput Kypi
1916.755iron with bone and silverOverall: 126.1 cm (49 5/8 in.); Blade: 91.8 cm (36 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Plaque
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.931iron with gold and silver overlayOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Buckles
Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period, 7th century
1918.938iron with gold and silver overlayOverall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Poros Assailed by the Macedonian Army (recto); Sketches of Animals (verso)
Perino del Vaga (Italian, 1501–1547)
1992.3pen and brown ink (iron gall) and brush and brown wash; framing lines in gold paintSheet: 19.3 x 27.4 cm (7 5/8 x 10 13/16 in.); Secondary Support: 22.5 x 30.5 cm (8 7/8 x 12 in.)Delia E. Holden and L. E. Holden FundsCCCC0
Sword Guard
Masakata (Japanese)
1919.452iron (Ito type)Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Tobacco Pipe with Maple Leaves in a River
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.308bamboo, metal, brass, pewter (?), and ironOverall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Knife or Axe (Kharga)
Nepal
1916.1011iron with wooden handle and leather scabbardOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 42.8 cm (16 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, late 16th Century
1916.1906staghorn (two branches) carved with relief, scene of David and Bathsheba; iron suspension loop; mounts missingOverall: 16.9 x 11.1 cm (6 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Khanjar dagger
India
1930.708Jade hilt with iron and gold; steel blade with iron and gold; wood sheath covered in velvet with metallic threadOverall: 34.4 cm (13 9/16 in.)Gift of S. D. WrightCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430Wood, resin, iron, copper, plant fiber, cloth, glass beads, coins, antelope horns, and cowrie shellsOverall: 97.1 cm (38 1/4 in.); without base: 91.5 x 16 x 16.3 cm (36 x 6 5/16 x 6 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Small Sword
France, 17th century
1916.1485steel, iron, silver inlay; wood and brass wireOverall: 90.8 cm (35 3/4 in.); Blade: 74.1 cm (29 3/16 in.); Guard: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dish with Zhou Maoshu Admiring Lotus Flowers
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.246Porcelain with overglaze color enamel and iron oxide rim (Arita ware)Diameter: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); height: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.481iron (Choshu type)Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.442Wood, organic materials (including resin), iron, reed, tooth, seashell or glass beads, and possibly plasticOverall: 12 x 4 x 4 cm (4 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Small Sword
France, late 17th Century
1916.1500steel, chiseled and pierced; iron, wood; wire-bound gripOverall: 104.1 cm (41 in.); Blade: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.); Guard: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Set of Five Serving Bowls (Mukozuke) with Prunus Design
Ogata Kenzan (Japanese, 1663–1743)
1963.508Kyoto Ware: stoneware with underglaze iron oxide and slip decorationOverall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); Each side: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner Fund and Edward L. Wittemore FundCCCC0
Dish with Design of Three Wild Geese in Flight: "Nezumi" Shino Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1959.35stoneware with underglaze iron slip decorationDiameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1948.213Glazed stoneware with black slip and iron-brown painted decorationOverall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Dish with Spray of Gardenia amidst Pomegranate, Lotus, and Grapes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and reign (1488-1505)
1964.212porcelain with incised and underglaze coffee brown (iron oxide) decorationDiameter: 25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.); Overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Powder Flask
Germany, 17th century
1916.57walnut inlaid with horn in concentric circles; turned bone funnel with brass spring cap; iron suspension loopsDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Ecclesiastical Faldstool
Italy, 15th-16th century
1942.616brass and ironOverall: 86.4 x 75.6 x 32.7 cm (34 x 29 3/4 x 12 7/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349Wood with lacquer and sprinkled gold powder (maki-e), hide, iron, and cordDiameter: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Male Figure (nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style carver and nganga (priest)
2010.451Wood, glass beads, brass (including upholstery studs), copper alloy, iron alloy, raffia, reedbuck antelope horn, rawhide, animal hair, human teeth, organic material, minerals, and plant fibersOverall: 64 x 24.5 x 24 cm (25 3/16 x 9 5/8 x 9 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0