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Medium: Lacquer (178)
Medium: Lacquer (178)
Bodhisattva
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.86CCCC0
Lacquer Box
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.464CCCC0
Cranes and Serpents
China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)
1938.9CCCC0
Standing Bodhisattva
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1997.11CCCC0
Round Box with Bird and Peonies Design
China, late Southern Song (1127–1279) to early Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
2011.34CCCC0
Seated Amitabha
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1995.67CCCC0
Poem Card Box with Lid
Kamisaka Sekka (Japanese, 1866–1942)
1991.120CCCC0
Boy with Puppy
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1979.19CCCC0
Tray for Sewing Tools
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1987.42CCCC0
Footed Tray
Korea
1988.248CCCC0
Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.271CCCC0
Incense Guessing Game
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.405CCCC0
Tihong
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420CCCC0
Gathering at Lanting (Orchid Pavilion)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1974.72CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Pine, Camellia, and Bamboo
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1969.124CCCC0
Carved Lacquer Scroll Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1969.32CCCC0
Incense Burner with Lid
Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92)
1960.195CCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1972.14CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Europeans
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1969.59CCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1986.7CCCC0
Cosmetics Box with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1963.513CCCC0
Portrait of Hottō Enmyō Kokushi
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67CCCC0
Aizen Myōō
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1987.185CCCC0
Seated Buddha
Burma (Myanmar)
2011.149CCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1919.913CCCC0
Winged Cup (Erbei)
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1991.7CCCC0
Letter Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1944.219CCCC0
Gourd Basket with Chrysanthemum Design
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
1963.101CCCC0
Dancing Apsaras
China, late Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1953.356CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.347CCCC0
Table
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1956.780CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.212CCCC0
Sake Flask (pair)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1991.47CCCC0
Fragments of a Lacquer Tray
China, excavated at Lolang, Xin dynasty (9-23)
1969.129CCCC0
Wrapped Chair
Christo (American, 1935–2020)
1996.29©
Wrapping It up at the Lafayette
Romare Bearden (American, 1912–1988)
1985.41©
Head Place Meat Scene
Howard Fried (American, 1946-)
1968.197©
Wing of a Portable Shrine
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1982.149CCCC0
Plate with Peony Decoration
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1977.6CCCC0
Koto (Zither)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.24CCCC0
Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1988.56CCCC0
Untitled (bridge of harmony)
Jim Hodges (American, b. 1957)
2014.10©
Prince Shōtoku at Age Two (Shōtoku Taishi)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1989.76CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.851CCCC0
A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1988.53CCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.10CCCC0
Cosmetic Box with Lid
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1966.25CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.881CCCC0
Head of Bodhisattva
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1982.264CCCC0
Head of a Male Shinto Deity
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1985.30CCCC0
Snuff Bottle with Flowers
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)
1991.127CCCC0
Table
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1970.81CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1944.217CCCC0
Tray
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1973.16CCCC0
Saga Doll
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1976.99CCCC0
Obi Rack
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.390CCCC0
Inkstand
France, mid-18th century
1960.101CCCC0
Pen and Ink Box
Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722)
1940.689CCCC0
Pen and Ink Box
Iran, Qajar period (1779-1925)
1942.854CCCC0
Lotus Dish
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1918.933CCCC0
Wine Ewer
Japan, late 18th century
1971.1065CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.890CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.868CCCC0
Wedding Cup
Russia, 20th century
1949.420CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Squirrels in Grapevines
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.860CCCC0
Half-mask (Ho’o-ate) with Neck Guard (Nodowa)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.404.aCCCC0
Mirror Container with Design of Maple Tree and Autumn Shower
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1965.34CCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.880CCCC0
Inro
Ikeda Taishin (Japanese, 1829–1903)
1916.884CCCC0
Rack for Noh Robe
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.101CCCC0
Letter Box
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
1972.165CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.864CCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.11CCCC0
Double Cabinet
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1997.124CCCC0
Gikaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1949.158CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.856CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.874CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.888CCCC0
Water Container (Mizusashi) with Riverscape
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1972.9CCCC0
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1950.581CCCC0
Mizusashi (Cold Water Container for the Tea Ceremony)
Tsuji Seimei (Japanese, 1927–2008)
1995.19©
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Phoenix in Paulownia
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
2016.34CCCC0
Buddha of Infinite Life and Light (Amida Nyorai)
Kōshun (Japanese) and 2 others
1960.197CCCC0
Batō (Horse-Headed) Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1981.1CCCC0
Jar with Scenes of Frolicking Xingxing
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1984.8CCCC0
Inro, Ojime, Netsuke
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1916.848CCCC0
Tea Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1930.305CCCC0
Head of a Patriarch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1925.133CCCC0
Box with Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1939.115CCCC0
Serving Tray: Negoro Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1991.62CCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10CCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1026CCCC0
Snuff Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1916.597CCCC0
Box with Hinged Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.413CCCC0
Incense Box (Kogo) with Camellia Design
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1993.3CCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.587CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Mice and Beans
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1916.885CCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.605CCCC0
Foliate Dish
China, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1971.39CCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1024CCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1025CCCC0
Mirror Case with Lid
Iran, Qajar period (1779-1925)
1932.13CCCC0
Fluted Tray
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1988.55CCCC0
Inkstone Case and Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.281CCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.582CCCC0
Golem Chair
Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920–2006)
1984.180©
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.837CCCC0
Amida
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2015.487CCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.597CCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.598CCCC0
Octagonal Mirror Case with Lid
Iran, probably Isfahan, Qajar period (1779–1925)
1918.785CCCC0
Chest of Drawers (Commode)
Adrien Faizelot Delorme (French)
1989.159CCCC0
Table
Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)
1991.226CCCC0
Sake Bottle
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1974.27CCCC0
Heron on a Willow Branch
Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795)
1997.108CCCC0
Box
France, 18th century
1916.595CCCC0
Nagisa Palace from the Tales of Ise
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1981.2CCCC0
Fan
France
1916.332CCCC0
Round Box with Lid
France, 18th century
1988.48CCCC0
Pair of Corner Cabinets
René Dubois (French, 1737–1798)
1951.115CCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th century
1916.602CCCC0
Vase
France, Art Deco Style, 20th century
1982.112©
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.613CCCC0
Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1919.582CCCC0
Box
Russia, possibly Korobov Factory, early 19th century
1916.606CCCC0
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.612CCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349CCCC0
Stacked Boxes with Lid (Jubako)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
1956.454©
Box
Johann Heinrich Stobwasser (German, 1740–1829)
1916.615CCCC0
Chest of Drawers (Commode)
René Dubois (French, 1737–1798)
1944.113CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Egrets and Willows
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.866CCCC0
Health Chair
Ironrite, Inc. (American) and 1 other
1984.181©
Mirror in a Lacquer Case
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1931.8CCCC0
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1983.18CCCC0
Covered Box
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1940.687CCCC0
Inro with Shrine Gate and Figure Shooting Bird
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
2000.1002CCCC0
Scroll Box with Dragon and Phoenix Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1990.15CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.389CCCC0
Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuomaru in the Carriage-Stopping Scene
Utagawa Kunimasa (Japanese, 1773–1810)
1985.331CCCC0
Head of Buddha
Thailand, Ayutthaya, 14th-15th century
1946.241CCCC0
Water Container with Peonies
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.197CCCC0
Box with Ink Cakes
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing reign (1795-1820)
1942.206CCCC0
End-blown Flute (Hitoyogiri)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1921.914CCCC0
Writing Table with Pine, Bamboo, and Plum
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1958.429CCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2015.501CCCC0
Bookcase
France, 19th century
2012.138CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Hydrangea at Night
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
2020.67©
Reading Stand with Chrysanthemums and Autumn Grasses
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1976.15CCCC0
Octagonal Food Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.60CCCC0
Objet
Ikeda Iwao (Japanese, b. 1941)
1993.201©
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.605CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.609CCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Heian period (794-1185) or Edo period (1615-1868)
2015.502CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.603CCCC0
Writing Box with Spitting Courtesan
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1963.260CCCC0
Cylindrical Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.57CCCC0
Tiered Food Box with Stand
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1989.5CCCC0
Box with Six Jade Tablets
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1952.482CCCC0
Necklace
Siam
1916.272CCCC0
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1952.90CCCC0
Water Container with Shell and Seaweed
Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951)
2022.212CCCC0
Document Box (Ryōshibako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.390CCCC0
Box in the Form of a Book
France, 19th century
1916.306CCCC0
Blue Jewel Box
Kenneth F. Bates (American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
1972.1189©
The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Barry W. Bradley (American, 1937–2008)
1967.1©
Wickerwork Box
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1965.30CCCC0
Red Dahlia Covered Box
Kenneth F. Bates (American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
1972.1191©
Nested Boxes with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2007.1009CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Bodhisattva
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.86dry lacquerOverall: 44 x 37 cm (17 5/16 x 14 9/16 in.)Given in memory of Howard Parmelee Eells, Jr. by his wife, Adele Chisholm EellsCCCC0
Lacquer Box
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.464lacquer, papier-mâché, gold, diamondsOverall: 1.8 x 14.5 x 5 cm (11/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Cranes and Serpents
China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)
1938.9lacquered wood with polychromyOverall: 132.1 x 124.5 cm (52 x 49 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Standing Bodhisattva
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1997.11wood with lacquer and gold, and metal earringsOverall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 18.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Round Box with Bird and Peonies Design
China, late Southern Song (1127–1279) to early Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
2011.34carved lacquerOverall: 21 x 40.6 cm (8 1/4 x 16 in.); Lid: 8.5 x 40.6 cm (3 3/8 x 16 in.); Bottom: 12.5 x 40.6 cm (4 15/16 x 16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Seated Amitabha
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1995.67wood with lacquer and gildingOverall: 33 x 21 x 19.8 cm (13 x 8 1/4 x 7 13/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund and partial gift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D. in memory of Godfrey St. G. M. GompertzCCCC0
Poem Card Box with Lid
Kamisaka Sekka (Japanese, 1866–1942)
1991.120wood with lacquerOverall: 37.5 x 7.1 cm (14 3/4 x 2 13/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Leighton R. LonghiCCCC0
Boy with Puppy
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1979.19wood with lacquer and colorOverall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Tray for Sewing Tools
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1987.42lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlayDiameter: 33.1 cm (13 1/16 in.); Overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Footed Tray
Korea
1988.248lacquer over twisted and coiled paperOverall: 34.2 x 9 x 9 cm (13 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Bernice Sapirstein Davis in memory of Jennie SapirsteinCCCC0
Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.271lacquerOverall: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert P. SchaferCCCC0
Fragment Mounted as a Box Cover with a Scene from Amida's Paradise
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1961.91gold lacquer on woodOverall: 2.6 x 7.8 cm (1 x 3 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Incense Guessing Game
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1921.405lacquerOverall: 23 x 25.4 x 16.6 cm (9 1/16 x 10 x 6 9/16 in.)Gift of George Trumbull LaddCCCC0
Mirror with Phoenixes, Birds, Butterflies, and Floral Sprays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1973.74bronze with silver and gold inlaid lacquerDiameter: 19.2 cm (7 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tihong
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420carved cinnabar lacquerOverall: 38.1 x 40.8 x 34.5 cm (15 x 16 1/16 x 13 9/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Gathering at Lanting (Orchid Pavilion)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1974.72Carved cinnabar-red lacquerOverall: 48.5 x 21 cm (19 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Pine, Camellia, and Bamboo
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1969.124lacquer on wood with decoration in maki-eOverall: 24.2 x 22.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Carved Lacquer Scroll Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1969.32Red carved lacquer on woodOverall: 14 x 14.7 x 59 cm (5 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 23 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Incense Burner with Lid
Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92)
1960.195black lacquer on wood with decoration in maki-e; metal rims; bronze lidOverall: 7.7 x 10.8 cm (3 1/16 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1972.14carved lacquer in cinnabar and other colorsOverall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Europeans
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1969.59lacquer on wood with designs in gold and silver lacquer and inlaid silverOverall: 23 x 20.2 cm (9 1/16 x 7 15/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1986.7wood with lacquer and traces of color57.2 x 46.4 x 38.1 cm (22 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 15 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Cosmetics Box with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1963.513lacquer on woodOverall: 17.6 x 29 x 22.8 cm (6 15/16 x 11 7/16 x 9 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Portrait of Hottō Enmyō Kokushi
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67Hinoki cypress wood with lacquer, metal staples and fittingsOverall: 91.4 cm (36 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Aizen Myōō
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1987.185Wood with black lacquer and red pigmentsOverall: 75 x 59 x 35 cm (29 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth M. SkalaCCCC0
Seated Buddha
Burma (Myanmar)
2011.149Gilt lacquer on solid woodOverall: 100 x 62 x 30 cm (39 3/8 x 24 7/16 x 11 13/16 in.)Gift of Maxeen and John Flower in honor of Dr. Stanislaw CzumaCCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1919.913wood with lacquer and gold leafwith base: 69.2 x 27.7 x 29 cm (27 1/4 x 10 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.); without base: 59.1 x 18.8 x 28 cm (23 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 11 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Winged Cup (Erbei)
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1991.7lacquerOverall: 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Letter Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1944.219lacquerOverall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Gourd Basket with Chrysanthemum Design
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
1963.101gourd; lacquered and painted with gesso, color, and gold pigmentsOverall: 16 x 30.2 cm (6 5/16 x 11 7/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Dancing Apsaras
China, late Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1953.356dry lacquerOverall: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.347lacquerOverall: 5.8 x 8 cm (2 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Table
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1956.780lacquerOverall: 22.3 x 33 x 33 cm (8 3/4 x 13 x 13 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.212lacquerOverall: 126.4 x 30.2 cm (49 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Sake Flask (pair)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1991.47Black laquered wood with red lacquerDiameter: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragments of a Lacquer Tray
China, excavated at Lolang, Xin dynasty (9-23)
1969.129lacquerPart 1: 3.6 x 18.1 cm (1 7/16 x 7 1/8 in.); Part 2: 3.8 x 14.3 cm (1 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.); Part 3: 5.5 x 10.7 cm (2 3/16 x 4 3/16 in.); Part 4: 1.6 x 5.1 cm (5/8 x 2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Wrapped Chair
Christo (American, 1935–2020)
1996.29wood, fabric, lacquer paint, and ropesOverall: 90 x 42.5 x 44 cm (35 7/16 x 16 3/4 x 17 5/16 in.)Gift of Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro©
Wrapping It up at the Lafayette
Romare Bearden (American, 1912–1988)
1985.41collage, acrylic, and lacquerFramed: 123.3 x 93.4 x 6.7 cm (48 9/16 x 36 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.); Unframed: 121.9 x 91.5 cm (48 x 36 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund©
Head Place Meat Scene
Howard Fried (American, 1946-)
1968.197lacquer on masoniteUnframed: 59.9 x 44.5 cm (23 9/16 x 17 1/2 in.)Wishing Well Fund©
Wing of a Portable Shrine
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1982.149wood with lacquerOverall: 24.2 x 8.5 cm (9 1/2 x 3 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Plate with Peony Decoration
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1977.6carved cinnabar lacquer on woodDiameter: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Koto (Zither)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.24gold, silver, and black lacquer on woodOverall: 152.4 cm (60 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1988.56Negoro lacquer on woodDiameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Untitled (bridge of harmony)
Jim Hodges (American, b. 1957)
2014.10granite, stainless steel, and lacquerPart 1: 78.7 x 292 x 157.5 cm (31 x 114 15/16 x 62 in.); Part 2: 172.7 x 383.3 x 203.2 cm (68 x 150 7/8 x 80 in.); Part 3: 198.1 x 327.5 x 203.2 cm (78 x 128 15/16 x 80 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Prince Shōtoku at Age Two (Shōtoku Taishi)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1989.76Wood with lacquer, color, and rock-crystal inlaid eyesOverall: 68.6 cm (27 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell Weir in memory of Dr. and Mrs. William Hawksley WeirCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.851lacquerOverall: 8.3 x 5.8 cm (3 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1988.53wood with lacquer, polychromy, gold, and crystal eyesOverall: 117.2 cm (46 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Kammavacha: Buddhist Ordination Text
Myanmar (Burma)
1945.172Cover: lacquer, gilding, and glass appliqué on wood; leaves: lacquer and gilding on clothCovers: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.10lacquerOverall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cosmetic Box with Lid
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1966.25wood with lacquerValance: 19.7 x 26.7 x 33.4 cm (7 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 13 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.881lacquerOverall: 8 x 5.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Head of Bodhisattva
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1982.264dry lacquer with traces of gildingOverall: 13.7 x 11.8 cm (5 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Shoulder Piece for a Gigaku Costume in the Form of a Dragon Head
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1979.48lacquered wood with color and goldOverall: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Head of a Male Shinto Deity
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1985.30wood with lacquerOverall: 51.2 cm (20 3/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Snuff Bottle with Flowers
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)
1991.127carved cinnabar lacquerOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Mrs. Noah L. ButkinCCCC0
Table
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1970.81wood with lacquerOverall: 30.8 x 36.9 x 57.8 cm (12 1/8 x 14 1/2 x 22 3/4 in.)Gift of various friends in memory of Henry Chisholm Osborne, Jr.CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1944.217lacquerOverall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Tray
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1973.16Negoro lacquer on woodDiameter: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Saga Doll
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1976.99lacquered woodOverall: 30.6 cm (12 1/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Obi Rack
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.390wood with lacquerOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)Gift of Alice BoneyCCCC0
Inkstand
France, mid-18th century
1960.101ormolu and lacquerOverall: 12.7 x 38.1 x 29.9 cm (5 x 15 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of Carrie Moss Halle in memory of Salmon Portland HalleCCCC0
Pen and Ink Box
Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722)
1940.689lacquer over papier machéOverall: 3.6 x 22.3 x 4.2 cm (1 7/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Pen and Ink Box
Iran, Qajar period (1779-1925)
1942.854lacquer over papier machéOverall: 3.9 x 22.3 x 2.7 cm (1 9/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)Gift of George W. BierceCCCC0
Lotus Dish
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1918.933Carved cinnabar-red lacquer on woodOverall: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wine Ewer
Japan, late 18th century
1971.1065lacquer, nacre and metalOverall: 15.9 x 20.3 cm (6 1/4 x 8 in.); Outer diameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)Gift of Stouffer Restaurant-Inn Corp.CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.890lacquerOverall: 9.8 x 5.3 cm (3 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.868lacquerOverall: 7.6 x 5.4 cm (3 x 2 1/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Wedding Cup
Russia, 20th century
1949.420lacquerGift of Shaker Heights Board of EducationCCCC0
Inro (Case) with Squirrels in Grapevines
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.860Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder design (maki-e)Overall: 8 x 5.8 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/16 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
Mirror Container with Design of Maple Tree and Autumn Shower
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1965.34lacquer on wood with decoration in maki-eDiameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371Seven-string Asian long zither, chordophone, made from wood, lacquer, mother of pearl, and silk stringsOverall: 4.5 x 18.1 x 123.5 cm (1 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 48 5/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.880lacquerOverall: 7.7 x 5.6 cm (3 1/16 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Inro
Ikeda Taishin (Japanese, 1829–1903)
1916.884lacquerOverall: 7 x 5.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Rack for Noh Robe
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.101lacquer on wood with metal fittingsOverall: 192.4 cm (75 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Letter Box
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
1972.165lacquer with pewter and mother-of-pearl inlayOverall: 24.2 x 21.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Mary B. Lee, C. Bingham Blossom, Dudley S. Blossom III, Laurel B. Kovacik, and Elizabeth B. Blossom, in memory of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.864lacquerOverall: 12.6 x 5.6 cm (4 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.11lacquerOverall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Double Cabinet
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1997.124red lacquer on wood with pigment and gildingOverall: 152.4 x 89.5 x 41.9 cm (60 x 35 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.); Pin: 10.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm (4 1/8 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Gikaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1949.158paulownia wood, lacquered and paintedOverall: 28 x 21 x 18.5 cm (11 x 8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.856lacquerOverall: 7 x 5.3 cm (2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.874lacquerOverall: 7.4 x 4.9 cm (2 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.888lacquerOverall: 10 x 6.8 cm (3 15/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
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
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1950.581wood, lacquered and paintedOverall: 22 x 16 cm (8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mizusashi (Cold Water Container for the Tea Ceremony)
Tsuji Seimei (Japanese, 1927–2008)
1995.19stoneware with overglaze, black lacquer lidOverall: 17.8 x 21 cm (7 x 8 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore Fund©
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Phoenix in Paulownia
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
2016.34Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold and silver powder (maki-e) and gold and silver foil application4 x 20.5 x 23.5 cm (1 9/16 x 8 1/16 x 9 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Buddha of Infinite Life and Light (Amida Nyorai)
Kōshun (Japanese) and 2 others
1960.197Cypress wood with lacquer, color, gold, cut gold, rock crystal inlaid eyes, and quartzOverall: 94.6 cm (37 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Batō (Horse-Headed) Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1981.1Wood with traces of color and gold; pedestal: wood with lacquer, color, and goldOverall: 110.6 cm (43 9/16 in.); Base: 28 cm (11 in.); Figure: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar with Scenes of Frolicking Xingxing
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1984.8Zelkova wood, covered with hemp cloth and colored lacquer, and bronze-plated wood fittingsDiameter: 47.2 cm (18 9/16 in.); Overall: 49.4 cm (19 7/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Inro, Ojime, Netsuke
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1916.848lacquer with sprinkled gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl design, coral, and woodOverall: 8 x 5.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Tea Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1930.305guri lacquerDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Head of a Patriarch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1925.133wood covered with lacquerOverall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Box with Landscape
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1939.115lacquer with sprinkled goldOverall: 7.9 x 18.4 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Serving Tray: Negoro Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1991.62lacquered wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl designsOverall: 36.6 x 29.7 cm (14 7/16 x 11 11/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Shunichi YabumotoCCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlayOverall: 43 x 56 x 54.7 cm (16 15/16 x 22 1/16 x 21 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1026lacquer with ivory inlaysOverall: 90.8 x 48.3 x 2.9 cm (35 3/4 x 19 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of Lucille N. MeehanCCCC0
Snuff Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1916.597wood with black lacquerOverall: 2.4 x 8.5 x 5.8 cm (15/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Box with Hinged Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1939.413lacquer; metal hingesOverall: 6.4 x 12.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 in.)Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Incense Box (Kogo) with Camellia Design
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1993.3carved wood with black and red lacquerDiameter: 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.587lacquer with silver decorationOverall: 56.6 cm (22 5/16 in.)Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore WarnerCCCC0
Inro (Case) with Mice and Beans
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1916.885Lacquer on wood with color and sprinkled gold powder design (maki-e)Diameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.605lacquer, jade, and silver decorationOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore WarnerCCCC0
Foliate Dish
China, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1971.39lacquerDiameter: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1024lacquer, ivory, shellOverall: 2.9 x 30.5 cm (1 1/8 x 12 in.)Gift of Lucille N. MeehanCCCC0
Decorative Panel
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1977.1025lacquer with ivory inlaysOverall: 90.8 x 48.3 x 2.9 cm (35 3/4 x 19 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of Lucille N. MeehanCCCC0
Repository for the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra and Eleven Volumes...
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1969.130lacquered wood with ink, color, gold, cut gold, and metalworkheight: 160 cm (63 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mirror Case with Lid
Iran, Qajar period (1779-1925)
1932.13Varnished lacquer and opaque watercolor over papier-mâchéOverall: 24.4 x 16 cm (9 5/8 x 6 5/16 in.)Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Jacob PerkinsCCCC0
Fluted Tray
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1988.55red lacquerDiameter: 32.7 cm (12 7/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Inkstone Case and Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.281lacquer on wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, applied carved metal, and glazed ceramicOverall: 3.5 x 21.6 x 16 cm (1 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.582lacquer with silver and gold inlayOverall: 56.8 cm (22 3/8 in.)Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore WarnerCCCC0
Golem Chair
Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920–2006)
1984.180lacquered woodOverall: 126.4 x 50.2 x 54.6 cm (49 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 21 1/2 in.)Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor, New York©
Inro
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.837lacquerOverall: 8.9 x 4.2 cm (3 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Amida
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2015.487Wood with lacquer and gildingOverall: 109 cm (42 15/16 in.); Figure: 79 cm (31 1/8 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.597lacquer, ivory, jade and silver inlayOverall: 56.6 cm (22 5/16 in.)Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore WarnerCCCC0
Opium Pipe
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1947.598lacquer, copper ferrules and porcelain bowlOverall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Bequest of Cornelia Blakemore WarnerCCCC0
Octagonal Mirror Case with Lid
Iran, probably Isfahan, Qajar period (1779–1925)
1918.785Varnished lacquer and opaque watercolor over papier-mâchéGift of Mrs. L. E. HoldenCCCC0
Chest of Drawers (Commode)
Adrien Faizelot Delorme (French)
1989.159oak, black lacquer with raised chinoiserie decoration, gilt metal mounts, marble topOverall: 89.6 x 128.3 x 81.9 cm (35 1/4 x 50 1/2 x 32 1/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Table
Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)
1991.226wood decorated with lacquer, inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronzeOverall: 80.6 x 80.3 x 54.8 cm (31 3/4 x 31 5/8 x 21 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Sake Bottle
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1974.27Negoro lacquerOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Heron on a Willow Branch
Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795)
1997.108Two-panel folding screen; ink, color, lacquer, and gold on silkImage: 69.4 x 185 cm (27 5/16 x 72 13/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Box
France, 18th century
1916.595lacquer with tortoiseshell lining, gilt metal mountsOverall: 3.2 x 8.3 cm (1 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Nagisa Palace from the Tales of Ise
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1981.2Two-panel folding screen; ink, color, lacquer, and gold on silkImage: 175.3 x 190.5 cm (69 x 75 in.); Each side: 162.8 x 88.6 cm (64 1/8 x 34 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fan
France
1916.332wooden frame painted and lacqueredRadius: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.); Spread: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Round Box with Lid
France, 18th century
1988.48tortoiseshell decorated in red lacquer with inlays of gold, silver, and brass wire; contains a portrait miniatureDiameter: 2.3 x 6.3 cm (7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)In memory of Ruth ProbalaCCCC0
Pair of Corner Cabinets
René Dubois (French, 1737–1798)
1951.115ebony veneer, Japanese lacquer, gilt bronze mountsJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th century
1916.602wood decorated with lacquer with gold or gilt metal mounts, lined in tortoiseshellOverall: 3.9 x 7.8 cm (1 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Vase
France, Art Deco Style, 20th century
1982.112gold-colored metal plated with silver-colored metal and a brown mottled lacquer resembling tortoiseshellDiameter: 27 x 15.9 cm (10 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Dr. Sara Jane Pearman©
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.613lacquered woodOverall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1919.582lacquered woodOverall: 9 x 9.9 x 3.9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Box
Russia, possibly Korobov Factory, early 19th century
1916.606lacquered wood with painted miniature under glassOverall: 2.9 x 8.9 x 6.3 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.612lacquered woodOverall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
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
Stacked Boxes with Lid (Jubako)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
1956.454lacquered woodOverall: 4.5 x 15.2 cm (1 3/4 x 6 in.)Gift of Miss Ruth E. Adomeit©
Box
Johann Heinrich Stobwasser (German, 1740–1829)
1916.615lacquered woodOverall: 2.6 x 10.5 cm (1 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Chest of Drawers (Commode)
René Dubois (French, 1737–1798)
1944.113ebony veneer with Japanese lacquer panels, gilt bronze mounts, and marble topOverall: 86.8 x 152.4 x 59.7 cm (34 3/16 x 60 x 23 1/2 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Inro (Case) with Egrets and Willows
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.866Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder design (maki-e) and gold-foil-and-shell inlay (Somada style)Overall: 9.9 x 4.8 cm (3 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of D. Z. NortonCCCC0
Health Chair
Ironrite, Inc. (American) and 1 other
1984.181steel and lacquered plywoodOverall: 66.7 x 43.2 x 48.9 cm (26 1/4 x 17 x 19 1/4 in.)Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor, New York©
Mirror in a Lacquer Case
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1931.8lacquered paper; glass mirrorOverall: 3.2 x 31.8 x 32.4 cm (1 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBrideCCCC0
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1983.18wood with traces of lacquer, polychromy, and cut gold lear (kirikane)Overall: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Covered Box
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1940.687wood with lacquer and goldOverall: 9.9 x 12.3 x 11.4 cm (3 7/8 x 4 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Table Screen:  The Peach Blossom Spring, Land of the Immortals
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1978.2lacquer on wood with mother-of-pearl inlayOverall: 48.9 x 44.6 cm (19 1/4 x 17 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Inro with Shrine Gate and Figure Shooting Bird
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
2000.1002lacquered wood, ivory, blue bead, gold leaf, pigmentBox: 8.8 x 5.2 x 2 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.); Figure: 1.7 x 1.7 cm (11/16 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Henry B. AndrewsCCCC0
Scroll Box with Dragon and Phoenix Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1990.15lacquered wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl and twisted brass and copper wireOverall: 11.5 x 11.6 x 87 cm (4 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 34 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Sélavy
Marcel Duchamp (French, 1887–1968)
2007.157Red leather box containing 80 objects (collotype, letterpress, pochoir, and lithographic prints; gouache, green lacquer, varnish, celluloid, wood; objects of glass, oilcloth, and ceramicOverall: 41.5 x 38.5 x 9.9 cm (16 5/16 x 15 3/16 x 3 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund©
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.389Lacquer over wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e)Bequest of Maud Eells CorningCCCC0
Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuomaru in the Carriage-Stopping Scene
Utagawa Kunimasa (Japanese, 1773–1810)
1985.331color woodblock print, with mica and lacquerSheet: 38.8 x 25.8 cm (15 1/4 x 10 3/16 in.)The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin SmithCCCC0
Head of Buddha
Thailand, Ayutthaya, 14th-15th century
1946.241sandstone and lacquerOverall: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Water Container with Peonies
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.197Porcelain with molded and carved design, green glaze, and black lacquered lidheight with lid: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Diameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Box with Ink Cakes
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing reign (1795-1820)
1942.206Lacquer and silk box; molded ink in red, yellow, blue, and greenCase: 26.4 x 19.1 cm (10 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.); Lid: 26.5 x 19.2 cm (10 7/16 x 7 9/16 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
End-blown Flute (Hitoyogiri)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1921.914Lacquered bamboo with gold and silver maki-e (sprinkled powder designs)33.5 x 2.6 cm (13 3/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. LymanCCCC0
Writing Table with Pine, Bamboo, and Plum
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1958.429wood with lacquer and sprinkled gold and silver powder (maki-e), metal fittingsOverall: 10.2 x 36.9 cm (4 x 14 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2015.501Wood with traces of lacquer and gildingOverall: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Bookcase
France, 19th century
2012.138bamboo with Japanese lacquer panelsOverall: 101 x 103.5 x 38 cm (39 3/4 x 40 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.)Bequest of Dr. Paul J. Vignos, Jr.CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Hydrangea at Night
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
2020.67Lacquered wood and silver with gold, silver, and color sprinkled powder (maki-e)5.4 x 23.1 x 25.3 cm (2 1/8 x 9 1/8 x 9 15/16 in.)Lillian M. Kern Memorial Fund©
Reading Stand with Chrysanthemums and Autumn Grasses
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1976.15Wood with lacquer and sprinkled gold powder (maki-e), metal fittingsOverall: 53.3 x 30.5 x 45.7 cm (21 x 12 x 18 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Octagonal Food Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.60wood with black lacquer and mother-of-pearl (Ryukyuan)Overall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Robert H. Ellsworth, Ltd.CCCC0
Objet
Ikeda Iwao (Japanese, b. 1941)
1993.201bamboo with gold and black lacquerOverall: 39.8 x 12 x 7 cm (15 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Mrs. Keiko Kumita, Mr. Masaharu Nagano, and Mr. Klaus Naumann©
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.605bronze with silver inlay in lacquerDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.609bronze with silver inlay in lacquerOverall: 17.8 x 17.8 cm (7 x 7 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Heian period (794-1185) or Edo period (1615-1868)
2015.502Wood with traces of lacquer and gildingOverall: 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.603bronze with silver inlay in lacquerDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Writing Box with Spitting Courtesan
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1963.260Lacquered wood with maki-e (image made of sprinkled gold dust)Box: 21.6 x 19.8 x 3.2 cm (8 1/2 x 7 13/16 x 1 1/4 in.); Closed: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); Cover: 20.7 x 20.7 cm (8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Cylindrical Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.57wood covered with cloth and brown lacquer, with inlaid mother-of-pearl designs (Ryukyu)Diameter: 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of James FreemanCCCC0
Tiered Food Box with Stand
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1989.5red lacquer over a wood core, with litharge painting and engraved gold designs (Ryukyuan)Overall: 53 x 68 cm (20 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Box with Six Jade Tablets
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1952.482Tablets: jade; box: pressed sizing on wood painted with lacquerOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Box: 11.2 x 15 cm (4 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with the “First Song” (Hatsune) Chapter from...
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1970.28Lacquered wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e), foil application (kirikane), and metal inlayOverall: 22.8 x 26.7 cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. HalvorsonCCCC0
Necklace
Siam
1916.272coral, pearl, and silver beads covered with red lacquerOverall: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1952.90lacquered wood with color, gilt copper and cut-gold (kirikane)with base: 76.2 cm (30 in.); without base: 55.9 cm (22 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Water Container with Shell and Seaweed
Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951)
2022.212Porcelain with underglaze blue, blue glaze and molded design and lacquered wood lidheight: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Document Box (Ryōshibako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.390Lacquer over wood with gold and silver sprinkled powder (maki-e)Bequest of Maud Eells CorningCCCC0
Box in the Form of a Book
France, 19th century
1916.306brass with painted (lacquered ?) decorations; remains of gilding, especially insideOverall: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Blue Jewel Box
Kenneth F. Bates (American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
1972.1189transparent, champleve on silver, lacquered wood, opaque enamels on copperOverall: 5.8 x 11.3 x 9.3 cm (2 5/16 x 4 7/16 x 3 11/16 in.); Inner diameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)Bequest of Marie Odenkirk Clark©
Inrō with Crows in Moonlight and Egrets in Snow
Koma Kyoryū
1920.510Lacquered wood with sprinkled gold (maki-e)Overall: 7.7 x 5.4 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Barry W. Bradley (American, 1937–2008)
1967.1champleve, copper, lacquered wood, transparent enamelsFramed: 23.2 x 36.6 cm (9 1/8 x 14 7/16 in.); Plate: 15.7 x 30.7 cm (6 3/16 x 12 1/16 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund©
Wickerwork Box
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1965.30lacquered wickerwork (of woven bamboo) framed in wood with circular scene inlaid in mother-of-pearl and goldOverall: 7.7 x 13.8 cm (3 1/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Red Dahlia Covered Box
Kenneth F. Bates (American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
1972.1191lacquered wood, opaque and transparent enamel on copper, over- glazeOverall: 4.2 x 16.9 x 7.6 cm (1 5/8 x 6 5/8 x 3 in.)Bequest of Marie Odenkirk Clark©
Nested Boxes with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2007.1009Set of five boxes; lacquered wood with sprinkled gold powder (maki-e)Overall: 1.1 x 12.1 x 9.2 cm (7/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.)Bequest of Lillian M. KernCCCC0