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Medium: Mother-of-pearl (44)
Medium: Mother-of-pearl (44)
Tanbūr
Syria or Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1918.347CCCC0
Tray for Sewing Tools
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1987.42CCCC0
Matchlock Musket
Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1916.828CCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10CCCC0
Tea Table
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940)
1991.45CCCC0
Parure: Necklace, Pendant, Earrings
England, 19th century
2001.156CCCC0
Vielle à Roue (Hurdy-Gurdy)
Jacques Decante (French, 1808–1884)
2020.422CCCC0
Calvary
Germany, Middle Rhine?, 15th century
1968.240CCCC0
Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels
Georg Kurland (Polish)
2012.97CCCC0
Scroll Box with Dragon and Phoenix Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1990.15CCCC0
Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle)
Poland, Silesia, 17th century
1916.1782CCCC0
Belt Buckle
Visigothic, Spain, Migration Period, 6th century
2001.119CCCC0
Altarpiece with Relics
Joseph Matthias Götz (German, 1696–1760) and 1 other
1964.357CCCC0
Guqin made by Zhang Ruixiu of Suzhou
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1918.371CCCC0
Sword Guard
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1919.363CCCC0
Fan
René Lalique (French, 1860–1945)
2009.79©
Fan
Marie Gallois (French) and 1 other
1960.267CCCC0
Pair of Earrings
probably Malacian or South Sea Islands
1916.435CCCC0
Serving Tray: Negoro Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1991.62CCCC0
Letter Box
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
1972.165CCCC0
Opera Glasses
France, Paris
1979.117CCCC0
Perdu CX
Lee Bul (Korean, b. 1964)
1.2023©
Covered Cup and Saucer
France, 18th century
1916.307CCCC0
Tray
France, 18th century
1916.311CCCC0
Octagonal Food Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.60CCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th or 19th century
1916.605CCCC0
Fan
France, 18th century
1916.361CCCC0
Cylindrical Box
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1991.57CCCC0
Fan
France (?), 19th century (?)
1916.365CCCC0
Folding Fan: Departure of Aurora
Italy, Naples (?), 18th century
1916.334CCCC0
Folding Fan: Landscape with Ancient Ruins
France (probably), 18th century
1916.363CCCC0
Inro, Ojime, Netsuke
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
1916.848CCCC0
Child's Fan
France, late 18th or early 19th century
1942.491CCCC0
Table
Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)
1991.226CCCC0
Wickerwork Box
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1965.30CCCC0
Inkstone Case and Lid
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1964.281CCCC0
Covered Cup and Saucer
France, 18th century
1916.308CCCC0
Lace Fan
Belgium, 19th century
2005.132CCCC0
Folding Fan: Chantilly Lace
France (probably), 19th century
1915.727CCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany
2009.51CCCC0
Fan
Europe, mid-19th century
1960.266CCCC0
Fan
Europe, 19th century
1960.270CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Tanbūr
Syria or Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1918.347Wood, bone, mother-of-pearl, and wireOverall: 58.4 x 10.5 cm (23 x 4 1/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
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
Matchlock Musket
Turkey, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
1916.828Wood, steel, brass, mother-of-pearl inlay, and leatherOverall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Barrel: 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
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
Tea Table
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940)
1991.45inlaid wood (mahogany?), cast and gilded bronze mounts, inlays of ivory or bone, metal, and mother-of-pearl (marine mussels or pearl oysters)Overall: 71.5 x 67.1 x 41.3 cm (28 1/8 x 26 7/16 x 16 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Parure: Necklace, Pendant, Earrings
England, 19th century
2001.156seed pearl on mother-of-pearlGift of Alexander and Paula KapposCCCC0
Vielle à Roue (Hurdy-Gurdy)
Jacques Decante (French, 1808–1884)
2020.422Wood; mother-of-pearl inlayGift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Calvary
Germany, Middle Rhine?, 15th century
1968.240mother-of-pearlDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels
Georg Kurland (Polish)
2012.97steel, gilding, and wood inlaid with elk horn, ivory, and mother-of-pearlOverall: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
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
Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle)
Poland, Silesia, 17th century
1916.1782steel with traces gilding; walnut stock inlaid with bone, stag horn, mother-of-pearlOverall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Barrel: 94.9 cm (37 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Belt Buckle
Visigothic, Spain, Migration Period, 6th century
2001.119bronze with garnets, glass, mother of pearl, gold foil, traces of gilding; bronze and glassOverall: 7.1 x 2.7 cm (2 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Altarpiece with Relics
Joseph Matthias Götz (German, 1696–1760) and 1 other
1964.357gilded wood, with relics in niches: gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, ebony, red silk, gold wire, seed pearls, rock crystal, pen and ink on paperOverall: 165.1 x 108 x 20 cm (65 x 42 1/2 x 7 7/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. 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
Sewing Box with Implements (Nécessaire)
Austria, Vienna(?)
1967.157gold and mother-of-pearlOverall: 9.3 x 12.1 x 9.6 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
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
Fan
René Lalique (French, 1860–1945)
2009.79mother-of-pearl, gold, silkOpen and extended: 21.5 x 37 x 1.8 cm (8 7/16 x 14 9/16 x 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund©
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
Fan
Marie Gallois (French) and 1 other
1960.267Leaf: gouache on paper; sticks and guards: mother-of-pearl; pivot: goldOverall: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Spread: 46.1 cm (18 1/8 in.)Gift of Helen HumphreysCCCC0
Pair of Earrings
probably Malacian or South Sea Islands
1916.435mother-of-pearlOverall: 3 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 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
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
Opera Glasses
France, Paris
1979.117gilt metal, mother-of-pearl, enamelDiameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.); Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Handle: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Edward Stotter in memory of Gloria StotterCCCC0
Perdu CX
Lee Bul (Korean, b. 1964)
1.2023Mother of pearl, acrylic paint on wooden base panel, stainless steel frame​160 x 110 x 6 cm (63 x 43 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Scott Mueller Collection©
Covered Cup and Saucer
France, 18th century
1916.307amber decorated with inlaid gold and mother-of-pearlDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tray
France, 18th century
1916.311amber decorated with inlaid gold and mother-of-pearlOverall: 15.9 x 24.8 cm (6 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
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
Snuff Box
France, 18th or 19th century
1916.605mother-of-pearl mounted in gilt metalOverall: 3.9 x 8.6 x 4.5 cm (1 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Fan
France, 18th century
1916.361mother-of-pearl, painted paper (?), gold and silver leafRadius: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.); Spread: 45.8 cm (18 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
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
Fan
France (?), 19th century (?)
1916.365bone, mother-of-pearl, ivory washer, silk ribbon, oil paintRadius: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Spread: 38.5 cm (15 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Folding Fan: Departure of Aurora
Italy, Naples (?), 18th century
1916.334leaf: gouache on skin; frame: mother-of-pearl and wood with painted decoration in reliefRadius: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.); Spread: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Folding Fan: Landscape with Ancient Ruins
France (probably), 18th century
1916.363leaf: gouache on skin; frame: pierced ivory with metal and mother-of-pearl inlaysRadius: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); Spread: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
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
Child's Fan
France, late 18th or early 19th century
1942.491bone, mother-of-pearl, gilt and painted paperOverall: 12.1 x 21.6 cm (4 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
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
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
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
Covered Cup and Saucer
France, 18th century
1916.308amber decorated with inlaid gold and mother-of-pearlDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Lace Fan
Belgium, 19th century
2005.132Brussels bobbin lace; linen; frame: mother-of-pearl and ivoryOverall: 30.5 x 50.8 x 3.2 cm (12 x 20 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of Anne E. WardwellCCCC0
Folding Fan: Chantilly Lace
France (probably), 19th century
1915.727black "Chantilly" lace over silk lining, white silk tassel; frame: mother-of-pearlRadius: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); Spread: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)Hinman B. Hurlbut CollectionCCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany
2009.51goldmounted agate and mother-of-pearl and shell, original sharkskin caseOverall: 7 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)Gift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Fan
Europe, mid-19th century
1960.266bone, paper, gold and silver leaf, paint, silk tassle with gold threads, mother-of-pearl washerOverall: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); Spread: 50.8 cm (20 in.)Gift of Helen HumphreysCCCC0
Fan
Europe, 19th century
1960.270celluloid with gold leaf and paint, mother-of-pearl, painted and gilt silk, gilt copper alloy with green glassOverall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Spread: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)Gift of Helen HumphreysCCCC0