Works of Art (302)
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Étagère, mid-19th century,
English,
Black lacquered, painted, and gilded wood and papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl (1999.50.2) |
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"Alada" table, ca. 1985, Oscar Tusquets Blanca (Spanish); Manufacturer: CASAS, Painted wood, etched glass, bronze (1990.68ab) |
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Altar Angels, late 13th century, French, Oak with traces of polychromy (52.33.1,2) |
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Altar: Female Figures, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, clay coating, patina (1978.412.467) |
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Ancestor Figure, 19th–20th century, Boyo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, kaolin (1978.412.424) |
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Andrew Jackson, ca. 1860, William Rumney (American), Pine, painted (1978.57) |
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Androgyn III, 1985, Magdalena Abakanowicz (Polish), Burlap, resin, wood, nails, string (1986.221a,b) |
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Architectural Ensemble from a Jain Meeting Hall, last quarter of 16th century, India, Gujarat, Patan, Teak with traces of color (16.133) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet) (one of a pair), ca. 1760–70, Stamped by Claude-Louis Burgat (French), Carved and gilded beechwood (1982.60.89) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet), 1788, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Carved, painted, and gilded walnut (41.205.2) |
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Armchair (part of a large set), 1753, Stamped by Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot (French), Carved and gilded beechwood, covered with the original silk and wool Beauvais tapestry covers (35.145.9) |
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Armchair, 1640–1700, American; Essex County, Massachusetts, Oak (1995.98) |
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Armchair, 1843,
Auguste-Émile Ringuet-Leprince (French; firm active Paris),
Ebonized fruitwood (apple or pear), beech, gilt bronze mounts, original upholstery (69.262.3) |
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Armchair, ca. 1710
French, Carved and gilded walnut, covered in late 17th-century wool, velvet (1983.526) |
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Armchair, ca. 1828,
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (German),
Gilded mountain ash, brass (1996.30) |
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Armchair, ca. 1850,
Chair frame by firm of Joseph-Pierre-François Jeanselme (French); upholstery by firm of Jacques-Michel Dulud,
Carved rosewood, leather, silk, serge (1995.164) |
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Armchair, ca. 1860,
French,
Gilded wood, upholstered in modern green tufted velvet (1998.382) |
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Armchair, ca. 1891–92,
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American); Samuel Colman (American),
Oak, silk velvet (1992.125) |
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Armchair, ca. 1905,
Designer: Henri-Jules-Ferdinand Bellery-Desfontaines (French),
French (Paris),
Walnut, copper, brass, tapestry covers, brown plush (1990.213) |
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Bakers from Meketre's model bakery, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1975 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Meketre, western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (20.3.12) |
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Baptism of Christ, ca. 1480–1490, Pupil of Veit Stoss, Cracow, Lindenwood (12.130.1) |
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Beaker (kero), 5th–9th century,
Peru; Tiwanaku,
Wood (1978.412.214)
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Boiserie from the Hôtel de Cabris, ca. 1775–78, and later, French (Paris); Made in Paris, France, Oak and plaster, painted and gilded; bronze-gilt, mirror glass, oak flooring, etc.; (1972.276.1)wo |
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Bookstand, 1839,
Designer: Charles-Auguste Questel (French); Maker: Georges-Alphonse Jacob Desmalter (French),
France; Paris,
Oak, maple, ebony, ebony veneer, ebonized maple, snakewood, ivory, mother-of-pearl, silk velvet, gilt bronze, and brass (2006.518)
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Bow Stand with Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood, metal, beads, string (1978.412.486) |
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Bowl (upper part of a tazza), ca. 1540–50, South German (Nuremberg?), Boxwood and fruitwood (17.190.643) |
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Bowl, Geometric Pattern, 19th–20th century; Fulani, Fulani people; Mali, western Sudan, Wood (1977.394.31) |
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Box from the tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.8) |
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Bracelet, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.138) |
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Brush holder, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, Zhang Xihuang (active early 17th century), China, Bamboo (1994.208) |
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Bust of Alexander Menshikov (1673–1729), ca. 1703–4, Swiss, Austrian, or German sculptor, active in Russia, ca. 1703–4, Red pine (1996.7) |
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Cabinet on stand, ca. 1700–1710, Attributed to Jan van Mekeren (Dutch), Dutch; Amsterdam, Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, holly, and other marquetry woods (1995.371) |
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Cabinet, 17th–18th century, Thailand, Wood with lacquer and gold (1971.139) |
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Cabinet, 1861, Philip Webb (British), Designer; Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., Maker; Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (British), Painter, Made in England, Painted pine, oil paint on leather, brass, copper (26.54) |
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Calvary Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver attachments (64.164.230–.233) |
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Caryatid Veranda Post, 20th century, Olowe of Ise (Yoruba), Yoruba peoples; Nigeria, Wood, pigment (1996.558) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1570–90,
Venice,
Beech wood, partially gilded and painted rosewood veneer; gold powder, gold leaf, silver flakes, silver-gilt, bronze, and yellow metal (57.25ab) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1575–1600,
Venice,
Beech wood, painted and decorated ebony with encrustations of mother-of-pearl; gilded ivory, and gouache miniatures on parchment under glass; later textile-lining (17.190.848) |
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Cassone, 1461–65, Marco del Buono Giamberti (Italian, Florentine); Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso (Italian, Florentine), Italian (Florence), Painted and gilded gesso on poplar, set with a wooden panel painted in tempera and gold (14.39) |
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Ceremonial Sword (Udamalore), 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.122) |
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Chair panel of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1400–1390 B.C.,
Egyptian,
Cedar (30.8.45) |
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Chair, 19th–20th century, Chokwe peoples; Angola, Wood, brass, tacks, leather (1978.412.619) |
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Chest, 1660–80, Attributed to William Searle (American); or Thomas Dennis (American), Made in New England, Ipswich, Massachusetts, America, Red oak, white oak (10.125.685) |
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Chest, Chosôn dynasty, 19th century,
Korea,
Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, and brass-wire inlay, and brass fittings (63.121.1a,b) |
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Clock with Pedestal (Pendule sur gaine), ca. 1690, Movement by Jacques III Thuret (French) or more likely his father, Isaac II Thuret (French); Case by André-Charles Boulle (French) after designs supplied by Jean Berain (French), Case: oak, with brass and engraved pewter inlay on a tortoiseshell ground, and gilt-bronze mounts; Dial: gilt brass with enamel numerals; Movement: brass and steel (58.53) |
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Coffin set of Henettawy, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, reign of Psusennes I, ca. 1040–992 B.C., Egyptian; From Deir el-Bahri, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (25.3.182–184) |
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Collector's Cabinet, ca. 1570–90, South German or Tyrolean, Pine, walnet, ash, various fruitwoods, maple, ebony, partly stained (marquetry veneer); gilt bronze (25.135.112) |
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Commode (commode à vantaux), ca. 1790, Stamped by Adam Weisweiler (French), Oak veneered with Japanese lacquer and European japanning, ebony, gilt-bronze mounts, violet brocatelle marble top (1977.1.12) |
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Container (Aduno Koro) with Figures, 16th–19th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood (1979.206.255) |
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Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair), 1745–49, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak veneered with ebony and Chinese Coromandel lacquer, cherry, and purple wood, gilt-bronze mounts, Spanish brocatelle marble (1983.185.1a,b) |
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Crib of the Infant Jesus, 15th century, South Netherlandish; Made in Brabant, Carved and polychromed oak, copper gilt, silver gilt, painted parchment, and silk embroidered with seed pearls, gold thread, tinsel, and translucent enamels (1974.121) |
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Crucifix, 1180–1230, Said to be from a monastery near Treviso, northern Italy, Wood with traces of paint (47.100.54) |
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Crucifix, 16th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo peoples, Brass, wood (1999.295.8) |
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Crucifix, second half of 12th century, Spanish; From the convent of Santa Clara de Astudillo, Palencia, Cross: red pine, polychromy, textured gilt, and glass; Christ: white oak and polychromy (35.36ab) |
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Cup: Head with Headdress, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Wood (1978.412.541) |
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Dirty Bride, or, The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa, ca. 1566, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish), Pen and black-brown ink on white-prepared partially carved block of applewood (32.63) |
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Diviner's Figures, 19th–20th century, Baule peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, pigment, beads, iron (1978.412.390-.391) |
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Division Viol, 1692, Barak Norman (English), Wood (1990.223) |
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Door, second half of 15th century; Timurid, Iran or Central Asia, Wood with traces of pigment (23.67.7) |
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Double Virginal, 1581, Made by Hans Ruckers the Elder (Flemish), Antwerp, Flanders, Wood and various other materials (29.90) |
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Double-Barreled Wheellock Pistol of Emperor Charles V, ca. 1540–45, Made by Peter Peck, German (Munich), Steel, etched and gilded; wood, inlaid with engraved staghorn (14.25.1425) |
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Drinking Vessel (Kero), late 15th–early 16th century, Peru; Inka, Wood (1994.35.11) |
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Embroidered fan with landscape: Ancient Mountains, Green Pines, Qing dynasty, 19th century, China, Fan: silk embroidery on silk gauze; rim and handle: lacquered wood (62.97.25a) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, 1210–1220, Said to be from the priory of Oignies, Belgium, Oak with traces of paint (41.190.283) |
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, French; Made in Burgundy, Birch with paint (47.101.15) |
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Enthroned Virgin, late 12th century, Scandinavian, perhaps from Gotland, Poplar with remains of polychromy (17.190.716) |
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Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Bamana peoples; Mali, Wood, metal (1978.412.347) |
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Figure (Grave Marker), 20th century, Kenya; Giryama people, Wood (1993.522) |
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Figure, 19th–20th century, Bangwa peoples; Cameroon, Wood, pigment, encrustation, fiber (1978.412.576) |
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Figure, late 19th century, Sudan; Bongo peoples, Wood (1973.264) |
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Figures with Xylophone, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, metal (1979.206.131) |
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Flintlock Gun, ca. 1620, Made by Pierre Le Bourgeois (died 1627), French (Lisieux), Steel, chiseled, blued, and gilded; wood, inlaid with silver, brass, and engraved mother-of-pearl; brass-gilt (1972.223) |
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Folding stool (one of a pair), 1786, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Beechwood, carved and painted, upholstered in pink silk (1977.102.9,.10) |
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Frame, ca. 1765, American, White pine (08.1a) |
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Gift-Bearing Figures (from a Nativity Group), 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.176–.179) |
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Granary, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1985 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Meketre, western Thebes, Painted wood (20.3.11) |
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Guitar, 1697,
Jean-Baptiste Voboam (French), Paris, Wood, tortoiseshell (1989.147) |
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Guitar, ca. 1630–50
Attributed to Matteo Sellas (Italian),
Venice,
Wood, bone, various materials (1990.103) |
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Guitar, ca. 1780,
Possibly Joseph de Frías (Spanish),
Seville, Wood, various materials (1992.279) |
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Guitar, late 17th century,
Attributed to Giacomo Ertel (German, active in Italy),
Rome,
Wood, various materials (1984.225) |
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Hardanger Fiddle, 1756,
Isak N. Botnen/Skår (Norwegian) and Trond Isaksen Flatebø (Norwegian),
Pine, birch, and other woods, bone, lignum vitae and mother-of-pearl inlay (46.34.7) |
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Harp-lute, ca. 1815,
Edward Light (English),
London,
Wood, lacquered and gilded (50.184.1) |
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Harpsichord, ca. 1675, Made by Michele Todini (Italian), Rome, Italy, Wood, various materials (89.4.2929) |
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Headdress, 19th–20th century, Baga peoples; Guinea, Wood (1979.206.17) |
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Headdress, 19th–20th century, Bamana peoples; Mali, Wood, metal bands (1978.412.435) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Somalia; Somali (?) people, Wood (1979.206.31) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, South Africa or Mozambique; Tsonga people, Wood (1999.47.101) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.2) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.4) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Bobo peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, paint, animal hair, resin (1979.206.157) |
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Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, paint (1978.412.311) |
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Holy Family with Saints Anne and Joachim, Relief, 16th century (1567–68), Diego de Pesquera (Spanish), Made in Spain, Wood, polychromed and gilded (45.128.5) |
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Hungarian-style Shield, ca. 1500–1550, Eastern European, Wood, leather, gesso, polychromy (49.57.1) |
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Icon with the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1400–1500, Byzantine, Wood, painted, with gold ground (31.67.8) |
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Incense holder, late 16th–early 17th century, Zhu Sansong, China, Bamboo (1995.271) |
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Inkstone and box, Qing dynasty, early 18th century, inscribed with dates corresponding to 1370 and 1702, China, Green schist and wood (1981.120.1a-c) |
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Inro with decoration of Portuguese figures, Edo period, 17th century, Wood with black and gold lacquer (1975.268.178) |
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Janus-Faced Headdress, 19th–20th century, Boki peoples; Nigeria, Wood, cotton, metal, cane, pigment (1987.284) |
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Jewelry casket, 1857,
Pietro Giusti (Italian),
Carved walnut, ebony, lined with red velvet (1998.19) |
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Kast, 1690–1720, American; New York City, Yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.26) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.27) |
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Kero with Images of Figures in Andean Dress, Tocapus, and Flowers Interspersed with Carved Geometric Designs, 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.13) |
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Kero with Registers of Pumas, Parrots, and Flowers Separated by Bands of Carved Geometric Designs (Tocapus), 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.14) |
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Khonsu's anthropoid coffins, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.1,.2) |
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Khonsu's funerary mask, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Painted wood and cartonnage (86.1.4) |
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Ladle, 20th century (before 1960), Zlan of Belewale, Dan peoples; Liberia or Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, pigment (1979.206.254) |
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Lidded Bowl, 17th–18th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.126a, b) |
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Lidded Container: Equestrian Figure, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon, Wood, metal staples (1979.206.173a-c) |
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Lidded Container, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Wood, camwood powder, palm oil patina (1978.412.299a,b) |
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Linguist Staff (Oykeame), 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Asante, Gold foil, wood, nails (1986.475a-c) |
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Lira, ca. 1890,
Greece,
Wood, tortoiseshell, ivory (2003.378) |
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Longcase Clock, probably ca. 1675–78, Movement by Thomas Tompion (English), Case: oak, veneered with oystershell-cut olivewood and marquetry panels of green-stained bone, ivory, and various woods, gilt-brass mounts; Dial: brass, partly gilded and partly silvered; Movement: brass and steel (1999.48.2) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Lucretia, early 16th century, Circle of Conrad Meit (German), Boxwood (17.190.582) |
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Male Reliquary Figure, 19th century,
Gabon or Democratic Republic of Congo; Ambete,
Wood, pigment, metal, cowrie shells (2002.456.17)
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Mandora or Chitarino, ca. 1420, Northern Italy, Boxwood, rosewood (64.101.1409) |
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Mask with Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Mossi peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, metal (1979.206.84) |
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Mask, 19th–20th century, Bwa peoples; Burkina Faso, Wood, pigment, fiber (1979.206.196) |
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Mask, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, horn, fiber, cotton, feather, metal, sacrificial material (1978.412.489) |
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Masquerade Element (Omama): Ram's Head, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.123) |
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Mater Dolorosa (Mourning Virgin), 18th century, Sino-Spanish, Wood with pigments, gilding, ivory, and silver (2002.133a,b) |
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Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century, Luluwa peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, metal ring (1979.206.282) |
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Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century, Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire, Wood, oil patina (1981.397) |
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Mechanical game table, ca. 1780–83,
David Roentgen (German),
Germany; Neuwied,
Partially stained oak, mahogany, maple, and fruitwood, felt, partially tooled and gilded leather, iron and steel fittings, brass (2007.42.1,2)
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Mechanical table, 1778
Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with bois satiné (bloodwood), holly, black stained holly, amaranth, berberis, stained sycamore, and green lacquered wood, gilt-bronze mounts (33.12) |
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Memory Board (Lukasa), 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood (1977.467.3) |
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Miniature pagoda, early Nara period, ca. 767, Japan, Wood (1975.268.150ab) |
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Mirror Frame, 9th–12th century, Peru; Wari-Chimú, Wood (1995.428) |
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Mother and Child, 15th–20th century, Mali, Bougouni or Dioila area; Bamana peoples, Wood (1979.206.121) |
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Nativity Group with Angel, 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver-gilt halos (64.164.168ab–.172) |
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Nativity Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran, with Hispano-Philippine ivory inserts, Bodies of wood, polychromed and gilded; faces and shoulders, ivory touched up with polychromy (64.164.172–.174) |
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Neckrest: Female Figure, probably 19th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, beads (1981.399) |
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New York, Number 18, 1938, Charles Biederman (American), Painted wood and plastic (1980.419) |
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Nur al-Din Room, dated 1119 A.H. / 1707 A.D.; Ottoman, Attributed to Damascus, Syria, Wood, marble, stucco, glass, mother-of-pearl, ceramics, tile, stone, iron, colors, gold (1970.170) |
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Pair of doors, 9th century; cAbbasid, Iraq, Carved wood (31.119.1,.2) |
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Pair of doors, ca. 1325–1330; Mamluk, Egypt (Cairo), Wood inlaid with carved ivory panels (91.1.2064) |
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Pair of Keros with Carved Feline Handles, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.22,.23) |
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Pair of Keros with Registers of Figures in Andean Dress, Lozenges, and Flowers (Garway piñas), 16th–17th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.15,.16) |
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Panel from a Buddhist ritual crown, late 13th–early 14th century, Tibet, Distemper on wood (1997.152) |
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Panel with Cross and Griffins, 500–700, Byzantine; Made in Egypt, Wood (28.12) |
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Panel, 14th century; Marinid, Morocco, Carved and polychromed wood (1985.241) |
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Panel, Marquetry, second half of 8th century; cAbbasid, Egypt, Fig wood and bone (37.103) |
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Panel, probably 13th century, Egypt or Syria, Carved wood with traces of pigments and gilt (30.112.3) |
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Paneling and chimneypiece, 17th century (ca. 1600), From a room in a house on the Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, Oak and stone (65.182.1,.2) |
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Paneling from Marmion, the Fitzhugh House, ca. 1758; painting ca. 1770-80,
King George County, Virginia (16.112) |
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Parade shield, late 16th century,
Venice,
Wood, leather, iron, silver, varnish, and polychromy (42.50.31) |
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Pendant Triptych (with Scenes of the Passion), 16th century, Mexican, Boxwood, feathers, gold, enamel (10.141.2) |
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Pendant, 16th century, Probably Mexico, Crystal, enamel, gold, pearls, boxwood (17.190.886) |
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Pendant, ca. 1550–75, Flemish or German (Cologne?), Boxwood and various woods for marquetry, partly stained (17.190.310) |
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Picnic basket, Qing dynasty, 19th century, China, Zitan wood with metal corner mounts, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and semiprecious stones (1977.262a-g) |
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Portrait Medallion: Carchesius, dated 1541, Attributed to Hans Kels the Younger, South German (Augsburg), Boxwood (17.190.487) |
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Portrait of a Boy, Roman period, 2nd century, Egyptian, Encaustic on wood (18.9.2) |
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Portrait sculpture of a Zen priest, Muromachi period, 14th–15th century, Japan, Lacquered wood (63.65) |
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Power Figure (Nkisi), 19th–20th century, Kongo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, paint, nails, cloth, beads, shells, arrows, leather, nuts, twine (1979.206.127) |
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Processional Cross, 16th century (ca. 1500), Ethiopia, Tigray region; Amharic, Wood, tin (1999.103) |
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Qur’an stand, 1360, Iran, Carved and inlaid wood (10.218) |
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Ram Mask (Bata), 19th–20th century, Kwele peoples; Republic of Congo or Gabon, Wood, paint (1979.206.8) |
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Relief Rhythm, 1966,
Yaacov Agam (Israeli, born Palestine),
Painted wood (1991.402.3) |
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Reliquary Figure, 19th–20th century, Fang peoples; Gabon, Wood, metal, oil patina (1978.412.441) |
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Reliquary Head (Nlo Bieri), 19th–20th century,
Gabon; Fang, Betsi group,
Wood, metal, palm oil (1979.206.229) |
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Ritual Cabinet,18th century, Tibet, Lacquer and gilt on wood with metal additions (L.1993.88.1) |
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Ritual Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reigns of Amenemhat II–Senwosret II, ca. 1919–1878 B.C., Egyptian; From Lisht, Painted wood (14.3.17) |
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Room from the Hart House, 1680,
Ipswich, Massachusetts (36.127) |
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Rosary Bead, early 16th century, South Lowlands (Brabant), Boxwood (17.190.475) |
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Royal ritual figure, Dynasty 30–possibly early Ptolemaic Period, 4th–3rd century B.C., Egyptian, Wood (2003.154) |
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Saint Anthony Abbot, ca. 1500, Attributed to Niclaus of Haguenau (German), German; Made in Strasbourg, Upper Rhine Valley, Walnut (1988.159) |
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Saint Barbara, ca. 1500, French, probably Strasbourg), Lindenwood and polychromy (55.166) |
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Saint John the Baptist, Juan Martínez Montañés (Spanish), Gilt and polychromed wood (63.40) |
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Seated Bishop, ca. 1495, Tilman Riemenschneider (German), Lindenwood, black stain (1970.137.1) |
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Seated Chief (Mwanangara), before 1869, Angola; Chokwe, Wood, cloth, fiber, beads (1988.157) |
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Seated Couple, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon peoples, Wood, metal (1977.394.15) |
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Seated Figure, 6th century, Mexico or Guatemala; Maya, Wood, red hematite traces (1979.206.1063) |
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Seated Male Figure with Lance, 15th–20th century, Mali; Bamana peoples, Wood (1983.600a,b) |
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Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Yombe, Wood, glass, metal, kaolin (1996.281) |
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Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood, kaolin (1980.429) |
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Seated Male, 19th–20th century,
Côte d'Ivoire; Baule,
Wood, beads (1978.412.425)
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Secrétaire à abattant, ca. 1815–20, with later additions, Austrian, Walnut, parcel-ebonized and mounted with gilt bronze; leather, glass, brass (1991.470)
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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant), 1783, Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with ebony and black and gold Japanese lacquer, tulipwood, holly and black stained holly, amaranth, gilt-bronze mounts, white marble (20.155.11) |
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Secretary bookcase, 1795–1805, Philadelphia, Mahogany, mahogany and satinwood veneers, holly stringing and inlay, white pine, yellow pine, tulip poplar, and cedar (67.203) |
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Self-Portrait Looking at The Last Supper, 1982–84, Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France), Painted and drawn wood, plywood, brownstone, plaster, aluminum(1986.430.1-129) |
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Serpent Headdress, 19th–20th century, Baga peoples; Guinea, Wood, paint (1978.412.339) |
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Settee, ca. 1876–85,
George Hunzinger (American; firm active New York City),
Ebonized cherry, fabric-covered steel mesh (1992.269) |
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Shawabti box and shawabtis, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Painted wood; limestone and ink (86.1.128) |
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Shield, ca. 1535, Attributed to Girolamo da Treviso (Italian), Italian (probably Bologna), Wood, linen, gesso, gold leaf, polychromy (42.50.16) |
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Shrine of the Virgin, ca. 1300, German; Made in Rhine valley, Oak, linen covering, paint, gilding, gesso (17.190.185) |
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Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair), 1784, Georges Jacob (French), carved by Jules Hugues Rousseau (French) and his brother Jean-Siméon Rousseau (French), Carved and gilded walnut (1977.102.13,14) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, 1870,
Edward Welby Pugin (British),
Stained oak, ebony, and brass (1993.134) |
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Sideboard, ca. 1853–57,
Alexander Roux (American, born France),
Black walnut, pine (1993.168) |
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Slipper chair, 1850–60,
John H. Belter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, ash (51.79.9) |
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Small desk (bonheur-du-jour), 1768
Martin Carlin (French), Oak veneered with tulipwood, amaranth, stained sycamore and mahogany drawers, gilt-bronze mounts, Sèvres plaques (58.75.48) |
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Snuff Tablet, 4th–8th century,
Peru; Tiwanaku (?),
Wood (2000.2) |
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Sofa and armchairs, ca. 1832–35,
Filippo Pelagio Palagi (Italian),
Mahogany with maplewood and mahogany inlay, upholstered with modern silk (1987.62.1,.2,.3) |
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Sofa, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Sofa, ca. 1856,
Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte (French and American),
Ebonized maple, gilt bronze (68.69.1) |
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Spinetta with Case, 1540, Unknown Maker, Venice, Italy, Wood and various other materials (53.6ab) |
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Staff with Snuff Containers and Club, 19th–20th century, South Africa; Zulu peoples, Wood (1993.381.6-7) |
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Staff: Female Half Torso, 19th–20th century, Angola; Ovimbundu, Wood, brass tacks (1978.412.572) |
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Standing Amoghapasa Lokeshvara, 14th–15th century, Nepal, Wood with traces of gesso and color (1982.247) |
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Standing Angel, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.234) |
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Standing Couple (Hazomanga?), 17th–late 18th century, Madagascar; Menabe, Sakalava peoples, Wood, pigment (2001.408) |
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Standing Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (?) Wood, patina stain (1978.412.577) |
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Standing Figure (Aloalo) with Superstructure, 20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (Mahafaly) peoples, Wood (1998.317.1) |
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Standing Male and Female Figures, 18th–19th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Tabwa, Wood, beads (1978.412.591,2) |
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Standing Male Figure, ?12th–?17th century, Western Sudan; (Dogon?), Wood (1985.422.2) |
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Standing Man, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon peoples, Wood, patina (1978.412.322) |
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Standing Virgin and Child, probably ca. 1470, Attributed to Niclaus Gerhaert von Leiden (North Netherlandish), Made in Vienna, Boxwood, tinted lips and eyes (1996.14) |
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Statue of Kashyapa, Chosôn dynasty, dated 1700, Korea, Wood with polychrome (42.25.8) |
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Statuette of the god Anubis as embalmer, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332–30 B.C., Egyptian, Wood with gesso and paint (38.5) |
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Statuette of Wah, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1975 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Wah, western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (20.3.210) |
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Stool: Kneeling Female Caryatid, 19th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, glass beads (1978.412.317) |
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Stool, 19th century, The Buli Master, Luba peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, metal studs (1979.290) |
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Stool, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood (1986.478.2) |
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Table Clock with Calendar, ca. 1720, Movement by Daniel Delander (English), Case: oak, with burl walnut veneer and stained wooden moldings, brass fittings; Dial: gilded and silvered brass with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1974.28.94) |
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Table, ca. 1775–80,
Italian (Rome),
Wood, carved, painted, and partly gilded; replaced green-black granite top (41.188) |
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Talisman Amulet (Ody), 20th century, Madagascar; South Malagasy, Merina, Wood, beads, hair, earth (1999.443) |
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Tea and coffee service, 1773, Johan Henrik Blom (Finnish), Russian; Saint Petersburg, Parcel-gilt silver, enamel, ebonized fruitwood (47.51.1–.5) |
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Temple strut with a devata standing on a hermit sage, 13th century, Nepal, Wood (1988.148.2) |
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The Seehof garden furniture, ca. 1763–64, German, Painted and gilded lindenwood (1974.356.114-.121) |
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Three-Headed Standing Figure, 19th century,
Republic of Congo (Congo River Basin region); Kuyu peoples,
Wood, pigments (2006.447)
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Tournament Shield (Targe), ca. 1450, German, Wood, leather, linen, gesso, polychromy, silver (25.26.1) |
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Triptych (Sacring Tablet): Institution of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, 16th century, Mexican, Feathers and colored paper laid down on wood, in gilt wood frame (88.3.1) |
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Triptych with the Passion of Christ, ca. 1475–85,
South Germany,
Mother-of-pearl mounted on gilt wood frame with silk backing and tooled leather covering (2006.249) |
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Vignette on Khonsu's inner coffin lid, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes, Gessoed and painted wood (86.1.2a) |
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Virgin and Child in Majesty, 1150–1200, French; Made in Auvergne, Oak, polychromy, gesso, linen (16.32.194) |
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Virgin of Quito, second half of 18th century, After a model by Bernardo Legarda, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.236) |
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Visitation, ca. 1310, Attributed to Master Heinrich of Constance, German; Made in Constance, Walnut, paint, gilding, rock-crystal cabochons (17.190.724) |
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Water jar (mizusashi), Heisei period (1989–present),
Nakamura Takuo (Japanese),
Stoneware inlaid with gold and silver; lid of lacquered wood (2001.735a,b) |
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Wheel-lock Rifle, ca. 1680–90, Johann Michael Maucher (German), German (Schwäbisch Gmünd), Engraved steel; wood, inlaid with ivory and mother-of-pearl (42.50.8) |
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Wine container, Momoyama period, ca. 1596–1600, Japan, Lacquered wood (1980.6) |
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Winged cup (erbei), Eastern Zhou dynasty, late Warring States period, 3rd century B.C., Hunan Province, China, Lacquered wood (1974.268.4) |
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Wisdom King Fudo (Fudo Myo-o), Heian period, 12th century, Kyoto, Japan, Joined-woodblock construction with pigments (1975.268.163) |
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Woman Fixing Her Hair, 1993, Elizabeth Catlett (American), Mahogany and opals (1993.217) |
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Wood panel, 11th century; Fatimid, Egypt, Carved wood (11.205.2) |
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Woodblock for Samson Rending the Lion, ca. 1497–98, Albrecht Dürer (German), Pearwood (19.73.255) |
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Writing board with an architectural drawing, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., Egyptian; From western Thebes, Plastered and painted wood (14.108) |
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Writing box, late 16th–early 17th century,
India, Gujarat or Sindh,
Wood with ivory and sadeli decoration (2004.439) |
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Bis Pole, late 1950s,
Asmat people, Omadesep village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, paint, fiber (1979.206.1611) |
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Ancestor Figure (Korwar), late 19th–early 20th century,
Cenderawasih Bay, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia,
Wood, glass beads (2001.674) |
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Ancestral Couple (Ana Deo), 19th–early 20th century,
Nage people, central Flores Island, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia,
Wood (2006.510) |
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Architectural Ornament, late 19th–early 20th century,
Toba Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia,
Wood, paint (1988.143.68) |
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