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Medium: Lacquered wood (94)
Cranes and Serpents
China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)
1938.9CCCC0
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1950.581CCCC0
Gikaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1949.158CCCC0
Standing Bodhisattva
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1997.11CCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10CCCC0
Lid for a Water Container with Peonies
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.197.bCCCC0
Poem Card Box with Lid
Kamisaka Sekka (Japanese, 1866–1942)
1991.120CCCC0
Seated Amitabha
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1995.67CCCC0
Boy with Puppy
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1979.19CCCC0
Saga Doll
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1976.99CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Pine, Camellia, and Bamboo
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1969.124CCCC0
Health Chair
Ironrite, Inc. (American) and 1 other
1984.181©
Scroll Box with Dragon and Phoenix Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1990.15CCCC0
A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1988.53CCCC0
Carved Lacquer Scroll Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1969.32CCCC0
Portrait of Hottō Enmyō Kokushi
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1970.67CCCC0
Incense Burner with Lid
Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92)
1960.195CCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1986.7CCCC0
Cosmetics Box with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1963.513CCCC0
Aizen Myōō
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1987.185CCCC0
Wrapped Chair
Christo (American, 1935–2020)
1996.29©
Golem Chair
Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920–2006)
1984.180©
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Europeans
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1969.59CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Hydrangea at Night
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
2020.67©
Seated Buddha
Burma (Myanmar)
2011.149CCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1919.913CCCC0
Writing Box with Spitting Courtesan
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1963.260CCCC0
Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1919.582CCCC0
Serving Tray: Negoro Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1991.62CCCC0
Sake Flask (pair)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1991.47CCCC0
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.613CCCC0
Vase
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1915.612CCCC0
Box
Johann Heinrich Stobwasser (German, 1740–1829)
1916.615CCCC0
Stacked Boxes with Lid (Jubako)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926-89)
1956.454©
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1952.90CCCC0
Plate with Peony Decoration
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1977.6CCCC0
Box
Russia, possibly Korobov Factory, early 19th century
1916.606CCCC0
Prince Shōtoku at Age Two (Shōtoku Taishi)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1989.76CCCC0
Koto (Zither)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.24CCCC0
Wing of a Portable Shrine
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1982.149CCCC0
Batō (Horse-Headed) Kannon
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1981.1CCCC0
Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1988.56CCCC0
Cosmetic Box with Lid
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1966.25CCCC0
Water Container with Shell and Seaweed
Seifū Yohei IV (Japanese, 1872–1951)
2022.212CCCC0
Table
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1970.81CCCC0
Head of a Male Shinto Deity
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1985.30CCCC0
Jar with Scenes of Frolicking Xingxing
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1984.8CCCC0
Bodhisattva
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1983.18CCCC0
Tray
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1973.16CCCC0
Lotus Dish
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1918.933CCCC0
Obi Rack
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.390CCCC0
Mirror Container with Design of Maple Tree and Autumn Shower
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1965.34CCCC0
Inro with Shrine Gate and Figure Shooting Bird
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
2000.1002CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Squirrels in Grapevines
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.860CCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371CCCC0
Double Cabinet
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1997.124CCCC0
Rack for Noh Robe
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.101CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Phoenix in Paulownia
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
2016.34CCCC0
Inro, Ojime, Netsuke
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1916.848CCCC0
Buddha of Infinite Life and Light (Amida Nyorai)
Kōshun (Japanese) and 2 others
1960.197CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Mice and Beans
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1916.885CCCC0
Head of a Patriarch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1925.133CCCC0
Blue Jewel Box
Kenneth F. Bates (American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
1972.1189©
Snuff Box
Lukutin Factory (Russian, 1818–1904)
1916.597CCCC0
Incense Box (Kogo) with Camellia Design
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1993.3CCCC0
Inkstone Case and Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.281CCCC0
Amida
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2015.487CCCC0
The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Barry W. Bradley (American, 1937–2008)
1967.1©
Table
Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)
1991.226CCCC0
Tsuzumi Drum
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)
1918.349CCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th century
1916.602CCCC0
Inro (Case) with Egrets and Willows
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1916.866CCCC0
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©
Covered Box
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
1940.687CCCC0
Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.389CCCC0
Nested Boxes with Chrysanthemums
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2007.1009CCCC0
Reading Stand with Chrysanthemums and Autumn Grasses
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1976.15CCCC0
Writing Table with Pine, Bamboo, and Plum
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1958.429CCCC0
Shakyamuni
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
2015.501CCCC0
Octagonal Food Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.60CCCC0
Kannon
Japan, Heian period (794-1185) or Edo period (1615-1868)
2015.502CCCC0
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
Document Box (Ryōshibako) with Chrysanthemum and Plum
Sasaki Takayasu (Japanese, 1845–1929)
1992.390CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lid for a Water Container with Peonies
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.197.bBlack lacquered woodLid: 1.5 x 10 cm (9/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
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
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
Boy with Puppy
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1979.19wood with lacquer and colorOverall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
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
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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©
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©
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Obi Rack
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.390wood with lacquerOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)Gift of Alice BoneyCCCC0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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©
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
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
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
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
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
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