Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession Numbers 1976 to 1981...

Works of Art by Department

Plaque fragment inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti (probably Argishti II) [Eastern Anatolia or Northwestern Iran, Urartian]
Plaque fragment inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti (probably Argishti II), 8th–7th century B.C.
Eastern Anatolia or Northwestern Iran, Urartian
Bronze; 2.72 x 6 in. (6.91 x 15.24 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1976 (1976.5)
1976.5
Bass Viol [Germany]
Bass Viol, 18th century
Germany
Gift of George A. Plimpton, by exchange, 1976 (1976.8.37)
1976.8.37
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana at the Hermitage of Bharadvaja: Page from a dispersed Ramayana (Story of King Rama) [India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)]
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana at the Hermitage of Bharadvaja. Page from a dispersed Ramayana (Story of King Rama), ca. 1780
India (Punjab Hills, Kangra)
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; 9 3/4 x 14 in. (24.9 x 35.7 cm)
Rogers and Seymour Funds, 1976 (1976.15)
1976.15
Gabrielle
Shirt, ca. 1935–37
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)
Wool
Gift of Mrs. Michael Blankfort, in memory of her mother, Mrs. William Constable Breed, 1976 (1976.29.7)
1976.29.7
Federico Barocci: Head of an Old Woman Looking to Lower Right
Head of an Old Woman Looking to Lower Right
Federico Barocci (Italian, ca. 1535–1612)
Brush and oil paint on paper; 15 3/8 x 10 13/16 in. (39.1 x 27.4 cm)
Harry G. Sperling Fund, 1976 (1976.87.2)
1976.87.2
Gian Lorenzo Bernini: Bacchanal: A Faun Teased by Children
Bacchanal. A Faun Teased by Children, 17th century (ca. 1616–17)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680)
Italian (Rome)
Marble; H. 52 in. (132.1 cm)
Purchase, The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, Fletcher, Rogers, and Louis V. Bell Funds, and Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, 1976 (1976.92)
1976.92
Gaspare Traversi: Teasing a Sleeping Girl
Teasing a Sleeping Girl
Gaspare Traversi (Italian, Neapolitan, ca. 1722–1770)
Oil on canvas; 34 1/8 x 42 3/8 in. (86.7 x 107.6 cm)
Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971 (1976.100.19)
1976.100.19
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Garden Landscape and Fountain
Garden Landscape and Fountain, ca. 1905–15
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933); Tiffany Studios
Favrile glass, cement; 8 ft. 7 1/2 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. (262.9 x 289.6 cm)
Gift of Lillian Nassau, 1976 (1976.105)
1976.105
Cristobal Balenciaga: Day dress
Day dress, ca. 1960–64
Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain, 1895–1972)
Wool, silk; L. at center back. 41 in. (104.1 cm)
Gift of Doris Duke, 1976 (1976.124.7a,b)
1976.124.7a,b
Domenichino (Domenico Zampiari): Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush
Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush, 1610–16
Domenichino (Domenico Zampiari) (Italian, Bolognese, 1581–1641)
Oil on copper; 17 3/4 x 13 3/8 in. (45.1 x 34 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976 (1976.155.2)
1976.155.2
Attributed to Martin Carlin: Secretary
Secretary, ca. 1776
Attributed to Martin Carlin (French, ca. 1730–1785)
Paris
Oak; tulipwood, purplewood, holly, and sycamore veneer; porcelain and tôle painted to imitate porcelain; gilt bronze; 43 1/3 x 40 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (110.1 x 102.9 x 32.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976 (1976.155.110)
1976.155.110
Ilya Bolotowsky: Large Blue Horizontal
Large Blue Horizontal, 1975
Ilya Bolotowsky (American, 1907–1981)
Acrylic on canvas; 28 x 90 in. (71.1 x 228.6 cm)
George A. Hearn Fund, 1976 (1976.182)
© Estate of Ilya Bolotowsky/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY
1976.182
Pair of manuscript covers with Buddhist deities [Nepal]
Pair of manuscript covers with Buddhist deities, late 11th century
Nepal
Distemper on wood; Each. 2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. (5.4 x 56.2 cm)
Fletcher and Rogers Funds, 1976 (1976.192.1-2)
1976.192.1-2
Wardrobe [China]
Wardrobe, Ming dynasty, 16th century
China
Wood (Huanghuali/Dalbergia odoriferal); 103 3/4 x 56 x 24 3/4 in. (263.5 x 142.2 x 62.9 cm)
Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1976 (1976.193.8)
1976.193.8
Figure [Marae 12, Mokumanamana (Necker Island), Hawai'i]
Figure, 9th–11th century (?)
Marae 12, Mokumanamana (Necker Island), Hawai'i
Vesicular basalt; H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1976 (1976.194)
1976.194
Paul Cézanne: Bathers
Bathers, 1874–75
Paul Cézanne (French, 1839–1906)
Oil on canvas; 15 x 18 1/8 in. (38.1 x 46 cm)
Bequest of Joan Whitney Payson, 1975 (1976.201.12)
1976.201.12
Édouard Manet: The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil
The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil, 1874
Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)
Oil on canvas; 24 x 39 1/4 in. (61 x 99.7 cm)
Signed (lower right). Manet
Bequest of Joan Whitney Payson, 1975 (1976.201.14)
1976.201.14
Peter Paul Rubens: Portrait of a Woman, Probably Susanna Lunden (née Fourment, 1599-1628)
Portrait of a Woman, Probably Susanna Lunden (née Fourment, 1599–1628)
Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
Oil on wood; 30 1/4 x 23 5/8 in. (76.8 x 60 cm), including added strip of 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) at bottom
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976 (1976.218)
1976.218
Tile assemblage [Anatolia]
Tile assemblage, first half of 13th century; Seljuq
Anatolia
Composite body, overglaze-painted; Max. Diam. 9 3/16 in. (23.3 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Josephson, 1976 (1976.245)
1976.245
House of Worth: Evening dress
Evening dress, 1898–1900
House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
Silk
Gift of Eva Drexel Dahlgren, 1976 (1976.258.1a,b)
1976.258.1a,b
Shitao (Zhu Ruoji): Returning Home
Returning Home, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1695
Shitao (Zhu Ruoji) (Chinese, 1642–1707)
Album of twelve paintings; ink and color on paper; Each painting leaf. 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 10.5 cm); Each album leaf: 8 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (21.1 x 13.5 cm); W. of double page: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
Facing pages inscribed by the artist
From the P. Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Family Collection
Gift of Wen and Constance Fong, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Dillon, 1976 (1976.280)
1976.280
Buffalo [China]
Buffalo, late Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1050 B.C.), 13th–11th century B.C.
China
Jade (nephrite); L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Gift of John M. Crawford Jr., 1976 (1976.297.2)
1976.297.2
Banner [Turkey]
Banner, dated 1225 A.H.; 1810
Turkey
Silk, metal-wrapped yarn; W. (at middle) 115 3/4 in. (293.9 cm), L. (along right edge) 105 1/4 in. (267.2 cm)Fletcher Fund, 1976 (1976.312)
1976.312
John Michael Rysbrack: John Barnard
John Barnard, 1744
John Michael Rysbrack (Flemish, 1694–1770)
English
Marble; H. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm)
Purchase, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, The Moses Lazarus Collection, Gift of Sarah and Josephine Lazarus, Bequest of Kate Read Blacque, in memory of her husband, Valentine Alexander Blacque, and Bequests of Mary Clark Thompson and Barbara S. Adler, by exchange, 1976 (1976.330)
1976.330
John Trumbull: The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789
John Trumbull (American, 1756–1843)
Oil on canvas; 71 x 107 in. (180.3 x 271.8 cm)
Purchase, Pauline V. Fullerton Bequest; Mr. and Mrs. James Walter Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Gifts; Erving Wolf Foundation and Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc. Gifts; Gift of Hanson K. Corning, by exchange; and Maria DeWitt Jesup and Morris K. Jesup Funds, 1976 (1976.332)
1976.332
John Mix Stanley: The Williamson Family
The Williamson Family, ca. 1841–42
John Mix Stanley (American, 1814–1872)
Oil on canvas; 27 x 22 in. (68.6 x 55.9 cm)
Gift of George H. Danforth III, 1976 (1976.338)
1976.338
Canoe Figurehead (Nguzu Nguzu, Musu Musu, or Toto Isu) [New Georgia (?), Solomon Islands]
Canoe Figurehead (Nguzu Nguzu, Musu Musu, or Toto Isu), late 19th–early 20th century
New Georgia (?), Solomon Islands
Wood, chambered nautilus shell, parinarium nut paste, paint; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Gift of Morris J. Pinto, 1976 (1976.351)
1976.351
Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Mrs. Stanford White (Bessie Springs Smith)
Mrs. Stanford White (Bessie Springs Smith), 1884; this carving, by 1888
Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848–1907)
Marble; 25 x 12 in. (63.5 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Erving Wolf Foundation, 1976 (1976.388)
1976.388
Gustav Stickley:  Library table
Library table, ca. 1906
Gustav Stickley (American, 1858–1942); Craftsman Workshops
Syracuse, New York
Oak, leather; H. 30 in. (76.2 cm), Diam. 55 in. (139.7 cm)
Gift of Cyril Farny, in memory of his wife, Phyllis Holt Farny, 1976 (1976.389.1)
1976.389.1
Dream of Queen Maya, The [Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, probably Takht-i-Bahi)]
The Dream of Queen Maya, Kushan period, 1st century A.D.
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara, probably Takht-i-Bahi)
Schist; 6 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (16.5 x 19.4 cm)
Gift of Marie-Hélène and Guy Weil, 1976 (1976.402)
1976.402
Seated Figure [Quimbaya]
Seated Figure, 13th–16th century
Colombia; Quimbaya
Ceramic; H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Gift of Stephen Wobido, 1976 (1976.412.2)
1976.412.2
John Plimmer: Inkstand
Inkstand, 1802
John Plimmer (British, active 1771–1803)
Silver; W. 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm)
Anonymous Gift, 1976 (1976.424.2a-j)
1976.424.2a-j
Félix Teynard: Portico of the Tomb of Amenemhat, Beni Hasan
Portico of the Tomb of Amenemhat, Beni Hasan, 1851–52
Félix Teynard (French, 1817–1892)
Salted paper print from paper negative; 9 5/8 x 11 15/16 in. (24.5 x 30.3 cm)
Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1976 (1976.607.13)
1976.607.13
Giovanni David: Psiche Curieuse
Psiche Curieuse, mid-1770s
Giovanni David (Italian, 1743–1790)
Etching and aquatint; corrected proof with notations in brown ink in margin; sheet 12 5/8 x 8 15/16 in. (32 x 22.7 cm)
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1976 (1976.629)
1976.629
Gustave Le Gray: Brig on the Water
Brig on the Water, 1856
Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820–1884)
Albumen silver print from glass negative; 12 5/8 x 15 15/16 in. (32.1 x 40.5 cm)
Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1976 (1976.645.1)
1976.645.1
Gustave Le Gray: The Great Wave, Sete
The Great Wave, Sète, 1856–59
Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820–1884)
Albumen silver print from glass negative; 13 1/4 x 16 5/16 in. (33.7 x 41.4 cm)
Gift of John Goldsmith Phillips, 1976 (1976.646)
1976.646
Dresses (robe a la polonaise)
Dress (robe à la polonaise), ca. 1780
French
White silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Davis Gift, 1976 (1976.146a,b)

Dress (robe à la polonaise), 1780–85
American
Yellow silk de chine with hand-painted multicolored floral sprays
Gift of Heirs of Emily Kearny Rodgers Cowenhoven Gift, 1970 (1970.87a,b)
1976.146a,b&1970.87a,b
Paul Storr: Candelabrum with Stand
Candelabrum with Stand, 1838
Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844)
Silver; H. 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Gift of Audrey Love, in memory of C. Ruxton Love, Jr., 1976 (1976.423-h)
1976.423a-h
Probably by Gaetano Fumo: Saint Michael
Saint Michael, mid-18th century
Probably by Gaetano Fumo (Italian, Neapolitan, active 1737–59)
Silver; H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Purchase, Bequest of Louis Einstein, by exchange, 1976 (1976.46ab)
1976.46ab
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo: A Satyr Family: From the series Scherzi di Fantasia
A Satyr Family: From the series Scherzi di Fantasia, ca. 1743–57
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian, 1696–1770)
Etching; plate 8 7/8 x 6 15/16 in. (22.6 x 17.6 cm)
Purchase, The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, Dodge and Pfeiffer Funds, and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest; and Gift of Bertina Suida Manning and Robert L. Manning, 1976 (1976.537[19])
1976.537[19]
Gerard David: Virgin and Child with Four Angels
Virgin and Child with Four Angels, ca. 1510–15
Gerard David (Netherlandish, born ca. 1455, died 1523)
Oil on wood; 24 7/8 x 15 3/8 in. (63.2 x 39.1 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.1.1)
1977.1.1
Nicolas Poussin: The Companions of Rinaldo
The Companions of Rinaldo Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594–1665)
Oil on canvas; 46 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (118.1 x 102.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.1.2)
1977.1.2
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo: Allegory of the Planets and Continents
Allegory of the Planets and Continents, sketch, 1752
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian, 1696–1770)
Oil on canvas; 73 x 54 7/8 in. (185.4 x 139.4 cm)
Inscribed (sides). EVROPA / AFRICÆ / AMERICA / ASIA
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.1.3)
1977.1.3
Stamped by Adam Weisweiler: Commode (commode a vantaux)
Commode (commode à vantaux), ca. 1790
Stamped by Adam Weisweiler (French, 1744–1820)
Oak veneered with Japanese lacquer and European japanning, ebony, gilt-bronze mounts, violet brocatelle marble top; H. 38 3/8 x W. 58 5/8 x D. 22 1/4 in. (97.5 x 148.9 x 56.5 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.1.12)
1977.1.12
Jacques-Louis David: Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) and His Wife (Marie-Anne-Pierrette Paulze, 1758-1836)
Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743–1794) and His Wife (Marie-Anne-Pierrette Paulze, 1758–1836), 1788
Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825)
Oil on canvas; 102 1/4 x 76 5/8 in. (259.7 x 194.6 cm)
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman Gift, in honor of Everett Fahy, 1977 (1977.10)
1977.10
Attributed to Sophilos: Volute-krater (vase for mixing wine and water)
Volute-krater (vase for mixing wine and water), early 6th century B.C.
Attributed to Sophilos
Greek, Attic
Terracotta; H. 19 3/8 in. (49.15 cm)
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fried Gift, 1977 (1977.11.2)
1977.11.2
Pierre Cardin: Boot
Boot, autumn/winter 1967
Designed by Pierre Cardin (French, born 1922)
Leather, metal; L. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Gift of Pierre Cardin, 1977 (1977.25.16c,d)
1977.25.16c,d
Natvar Bhavsar: Dhruva I
Dhruva I, 1976
Natvar Bhavsar (American, born India, 1934)
Acrylic on muslin-coated paper; 46 x 42 in. (116.8 x 106.7 cm)
George A. Hearn Fund, 1977 (1977.73)
1977.73
Han Gan: Night-Shining White
Night-Shining White, Tang dynasty (618–906), ca. 750
Han Gan (Chinese, active 742–56)
Handscroll; ink on paper; 12 1/8 x 13 3/8 in. (30.8 x 34 cm)
Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1977 (1977.78)
1977.78
Wang Yuanqi: Wangchuan Villa
Wangchuan Villa, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1711
Wang Yuanqi (Chinese, 1642–1715)
Handscroll; ink and color on paper; 14 X 214 9/16 in. (35.6 X 545 cm)
Artist's inscriptions mounted in front of and following painting
Ex coll.. C. C. Wang Family
Purchase, Douglas Dillon Gift, 1977 (1977.80)
1977.80
Wu Li: Whiling Away the Summer
Whiling Away the Summer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1679
Wu Li (Chinese, 1632–1718)
Handscroll; ink on paper; 14 5/16 x 106 5/16 in. (36.4 x 270 cm)
Inscribed by the artist
Ex coll.. C. C. Wang Family
Purchase, Douglas Dillon Gift, 1977 (1977.81)
1977.81
Pair of mounted vases [Chinese porcelain with French mounts]
Pair of mounted vases, ca. 1750
Chinese porcelain with French mounts
Hard-paste porcelain with gilt-bronze mounts; Each 11 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (28.6 x 19.1 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.102.1,.2)
1977.102.1,.2
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené and Nicholas François Vallois; Possibly gilded by Chatard: Folding stool (one of a pair)
Folding stool (one of a pair), 18th century (1786)
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French, 1748–1803); Carved by Nicholas François Vallois; Possibly gilded by Chatard
Beechwood, carved and painted, upholstered in pink silk; 18 1/4 x 27 x 20 1/4 in. (46.4 x 68.6 x 51.4 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.102.9,.10)
1977.102.9,.10
Georges Jacob, Jules Hugues Rousseau, and Jean-Siméon Rousseau: Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair)
Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair), 1784
Georges Jacob (French, 1739–1814), carved by Jules Hugues Rousseau (French, 1743–1806) and his brother Jean-Siméon Rousseau (French, 1747–ca. 1822)
Carved and gilded walnut; H. 34 x W. 18 1/2 x D. 18 in. (86.4 x 47 x 45.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1977 (1977.102.13,14)
1977.102.13,14
Yves Saint Laurent: Cocktail ensemble
Cocktail ensemble, ca. 1967
Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria, 1936)
Black wool bouclé with black silk grosgrain trim
Gift of Jane Holzer, 1977 (1977.115.17a,b)
1977.115.17a,b
Bowl [Iraq]
Bowl, 10th century
Iraq
Composite body, luster-painted; Gr. H. 2 5/16 in. (6.2 cm), Max. Diam. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm)
Gift of Edwin Binney 3rd, and Purchase, Richard S. Perkins Gift, 1977 (1977.126)
1977.126
Standing Warrior [Nigeria]
Standing Warrior, 11th–17th century (1455–1640); Lower Niger Bronze Industry
Nigeria, Niger Valley between the confluence area and the delta
Brass; H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm)
Purchase, Edith Perry Chapman Fund, Rogers, Pfeiffer, Fletcher, and Dodge Funds, Gift of Humanities Fund Inc., by exchange, Mrs. Donald M. Olenslager Gift in memory of her husband, Geert CE Prins Gift, and funds from Various Donors, 1977 (1977.173)
1977.173
Thomas Cole: The Fountain, No. 1: The Wounded Indian Slaking His Death Thirst
The Fountain, No. 1. The Wounded Indian Slaking His Death Thirst, 1843
Thomas Cole (American, 1801–1848)
Graphite and white gouache on green wove paper; 7 x 9 3/4 in. (17.7 x 24.8 cm)
Gift of Erving Wolf Foundation, 1977 (1977.182.7)
1977.182.7
Bell inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti [Eastern Anatolia or Northwestern Iran, Urartian]
Bell inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti, 786–756 B.C.
Eastern Anatolia or Northwestern Iran, Urartian
Bronze, iron; 3.43 in. (8.71 cm)
Gift of Nathaniel Spear Jr., 1977 (1977.186)
1977.186
Pendant [Colombia]
Pendant, 4th–10th century
Colombia; Capulí
Hammered gold; H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 (1977.187.21)
1977.187.21
Eagle Pendant [Costa Rica; Chiriquí]
Eagle Pendant, 11th–16th century
Costa Rica; Chiriquí
Cast gold; H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 (1977.187.22)
1977.187.22
Pectoral Disk [Panama; Veraguas (?)]
Pectoral Disk, 11th–16th century
Panama; Veraguas (?)
Hammered gold; Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 (1977.187.28)
1977.187.28
Mask [Mexico; Olmec]
Mask, 10th–6th century B.C.
Mexico; Olmec
Jadeite; H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 (1977.187.33)
1977.187.33
Head of a Queen Mother (Iyoba) [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin]
Head of a Queen Mother (Iyoba), 1750–1800
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Brass; H. 16 3/4 in. (42.54 cm)
Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 (1977.187.36)
1977.187.36
Cozzi factory: Centerpiece [Italian; Cozzi factory]
Centerpiece, ca. 1775–80
Italian; Cozzi factory
Hard-paste porcelain; H. 11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm), W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1977 (1977.216.37)
1977.216.37
Open bowl [Nabataean; Jordan]
Open bowl, 1st century A.D.
Nabataean; Jordan
Ceramic; Diam. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm)
Purchase, H. Dumscombe Colt Gift, 1977 (1977.234.12)
1977.234.12
Standing Hari-Hara [Cambodia or Vietnam]
Standing Hari-Hara, Pre-Angkor period, Prasat Andet style, late 7th–early 8th century
Cambodia or Vietnam
Stone; 35 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (90.2 x 34 cm)
Purchase, Laurance S. Rockefeller Gift and Anonymous Gift, 1977 (1977.241)
1977.241
Gilbert Stuart: Horatio Gates
Horatio Gates, ca. 1793–94
Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
Oil on canvas; 44 1/4 x 35 7/8 in. (112.4 x 91.1 cm)
Gift of Lucille S. Pfeffer, 1977 (1977.243)
1977.243
Josep Grau-Garriga: Dona Catalana
Doña Catalana, 1972
Josep Grau-Garriga (Spanish, born 1929)
Rope, cord, synthetic fibers; 38 x 24 in. (96.5 x 61 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Maurice E. Blin, 1977 (1977.244.1)
© Josep Grau-Garriga
1977.244.1
Leila Lamon and Stephan Bruce: Denim boots
Denim boots, 1973
Designed by Leila Lamon and Stephan Bruce (dates unknown) for Golo
American
Cotton, leather; L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Gift of Serendipity 3 Denim Clothing Collection, 1977 (1977.333.51a,b)
1977.333.51a,b
Brassiere [French]
Brassiere, 1920s
French
Silk, cotton
Gift of the Family of Mrs. M. Lincoln Schuster, 1977 (1977.363.18)
1977.363.18
Seated Couple [Mali; Dogon peoples]
Seated Couple, 16th–19th century
Mali; Dogon peoples
Wood, metal; H. 28 3/4 in. (73 cm),
Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977 (1977.394.15)
1977.394.15
Bowl, Geometric Pattern [Fulani people; Mali, western Sudan]
Bowl, Geometric Pattern, 19th–20th century; Fulani
Fulani people; Mali, western Sudan
Wood; H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977 (1977.394.31)
1977.394.31
Face Mask [Dogon peoples; Mali]
Face Mask, 19th–20th century
Dogon peoples; Mali
Wood, palm rib, hide, fiber, pigment; H. 65 in. (165.1 cm)
Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977 (1977.394.39)
1977.394.39
Footed Bowl [Mali; Tellem peoples]
Footed Bowl, 13th century; Tellem
Mali; Tellem peoples
Pottery; H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977 (1977.394.59a)
1977.394.59a
Barkcloth Panel (Masi Kesa) [Naitauba, Lau Islands, Fiji]
Barkcloth Panel (Masi Kesa), late 19th–early 20th century
Naitauba, Lau Islands, Fiji
Barkcloth, pigment; L. 165 in. (419.1 cm)
Gift of Elizabeth S. Williams, 1977 (1977.395.5)
1977.395.5
Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist [Carolingian; Made in Aachen]
Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist, early 9th century; Early Medieval
Carolingian; Made in Aachen
Elephant ivory; 7 3/16 x 3 3/4 in. (18.3 x 9.5 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1977 (1977.421)
1977.421
Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith: Tray
Tray, 1806–7
Digby Scott (English, active 1802–11), Benjamin Smith (English, active 1802–24), partners
Silver-gilt; Max. W. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Gift of Audrey Love, in memory of C. Ruxton Love Jr., 1977 (1977.436.3)
1977.436.3
James Cox: Pair-case automaton watch
Pair-case automaton watch, ca. 1770–75
Signed by James Cox (English, ca. 1723–1800)
Outer case. gold, partly enameled and set with gemstones and paste jewels; inner case: gold with casemaker's mark of Peter Mounier (English, recorded 1761–73); dial: white enamel, with frame set with paste jewels; movement: brass, steel, and silver; Diam. of outer case: 2 1/2 in. (5.4 cm)
Gift of Audrey Love, in memory of C. Ruxton Love, Jr., 1977 (1977.436.4)
1977.436.4
Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, Philippe Behagle of Beauvais manufactory: Camel: From the Berain Grotesques
Camel. From the Berain Grotesques, ca. 1685–89
Designed by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (1636–1699); Woven at the Beauvais manufactory under the direction of Philippe Behagle (1641–1705) or his son of the same name in the late 17th or early 18th century
French
Wool and silk; 109.8 x 207.8 in. (279 x 528 cm)
Gift of John M. Schiff, 1977 (1977.437.1)
Silk
1977.437.1
Figure (uli) [Mandak-Barak area, Lelet Plateau, Central New Ireland]
Figure (Uli), mid-19th–early 20th century
Mandak-Barak area, Lelet Plateau, Central New Ireland
Wood, paint, fiber, shell opercula; H. 52 in. (132.1 cm)
Gift of Sarah d'Harnoncourt, 1977 (1977.455)
1977.455
Tobacco Pipe [Democratic Republic of Congo; Chokwe (?)]
Tobacco Pipe, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Chokwe (?)
Wood, brass, leather; L. 24 1/2 in. (62.23 cm)
Gift from The Edwards-Britt Collection, 1977 (1977.462.1)
1977.462.1
Memory Board (Lukasa) [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba]
Memory Board (Lukasa), 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba
Wood; L. 21 9/16 in. (54.77 cm)
Gift of the Britt Family Collection, 1977 (1977.467.3)
1977.467.3
Pierre Alechinsky: Gong
Gong, 1967
Pierre Alechinsky (Belgian, born 1927)
Acrylic on paper mounted on paper; 46 1/2 x 59 1/2 in. (118 x 151 cm)
Gift of Marlene and Jerome Brody, 1977 (1977.470)
1977.470
John Flaxman and James Parker: Ulysses at the Table of Circe: Plate 16 of <I>The Odyssey of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A.</I>
Ulysses at the Table of Circe. Plate 16 of The Odyssey of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A., 1805
John Flaxman (British, 1755–1826)
Printmaker: James Parker (British, 1769–1822)
London, England
Etching; 17 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (19.5 x 26.1 cm)
Gift of Harvey Smith, 1977 (1977.595.53)
1977.595.53
Luigi Pesce: Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah
Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, ca. 1852–55
Luigi Pesce (Italian, active 1848–61)
Iran
Salt print; 13 1/8 x 8 1/4 in. (33.7 x 21.2 cm)
Gift of Charles Wilkinson, 1977 (1977.683.22)
1977.683.22
Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah [Iran]
Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, ca. 1852–55
Iran
Salt print
Gift of Charles Wilkinson, 1977 (1977.683.24)
1977.683.24
Picnic basket [China]
Picnic basket, Qing dynasty, 19th century
China
Zitan wood with metal corner mounts, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and semiprecious stones; H. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm), L. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm), D. 7 3/4 in. (197 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Corbus, 1977 (1977.262a-g)
1977.262a-g
Pierre-Antoine Verschaffelt: An Englishman
An Englishman, 1740
Pierre-Antoine Verschaffelt (English, 1710–1793)
Carrara marble, gray marble (pedestal); H. 29 3/4 in. (75.6 cm), H. of socle 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Purchase, Josephine Bay Paul and C. Michael Paul Foundation, Inc. Gift and Charles Ulrick and Josephine Bay Foundation, Inc. Gift, 1978 (1978.3)
1978.3
Mask [Probably Romkun, Breri, or Igana peoples, Ramu or Guam River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Mask, 19th century
Probably Romkun, Breri, or Igana peoples, Ramu or Guam River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood; H. 23 5/8 in. (60 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1978 (1978.7)
1978.7
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Loggia from Laurelton Hall, Oyster Bay, New York
Loggia from Laurelton Hall, Oyster Bay, New York, ca. 1905
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933)
Limestone, ceramic, glass; 21 x 23 ft.
Gift of Jeannette Genius McKean and Hugh Ferguson McKean, in memory of Charles Hosmer Morse, 1978 (1978.10.1)
1978.10.1
Jean Antoine Watteau: Savoyarde
Savoyarde, ca. 1715
Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684–1721)
Red and black chalk; 12 15/16 x 8 in. (31.2 x 20.3 cm)
Bequest of Therese Kuhn Straus, in memory of her husband, Herbert N. Straus, 1977 (1978.12.1)
1978.12.1
Wang Hui: Snow Clearing: Landscape after Li Cheng
Snow Clearing. Landscape after Li Cheng, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1669
Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717)
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper; 43 5/8 x 14 in. (110.8 x 35.5 cm)
Inscribed by the artist
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, in honor of Professor Wen Fong, 1978 (1978.13)
1978.13
Louis-Simon Boizot: The Victory of the Marechal de Villars at Denain
The Victory of the Maréchal de Villars at Denain, 1806, modified 1818
Louis-Simon Boizot (French, 1743–1809); cast by Pierre-Phillipe Thomire (French, 1751–1843) Bronze; H. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Signed (incised on front of circular base). BOIZOT FCT. FONDU ET CIZELE PAR THOMIRE.
Marks: (incised on base beneath winged female figure) 5120 (1833 Garde-Meuble inventory mark); (incised on right side of base) P.R. 752 (twice; 1855 Palais Royal inventory mark)
Inscription (chased on hillock at front): DENAIN/1712
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Claus von Bülow Gift, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Paterson Gift, Bequest of Louis Einstein, by exchange, Rogers Fund, and funds from various donors, 1978 (1978.55)
1978.55
William Rumney: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson, ca. 1860
William Rumney (American, 1837–1927)
Pine, painted; 78 x 29 x 19 in. (198.1 x 73.7 x 48.3 cm)
Purchase, Rogers Fund, The J. M. Kaplan Fund, Inc. and Mrs. Frederick A. Stoughton Gifts, Harris Brisbane Dick and Louis V. Bell Funds, 1978 (1978.57)
1978.57
Recumbent mouflon [Indus Valley]
Recumbent mouflon, Mature Harappan period, ca. 2600–1900 B.C.
Indus Valley
Marble; L. 11 in. (28 cm)
Purchase, Anonymous Gift and Rogers Fund, 1978 (1978.58)
1978.58
Romare Bearden: The Block
The Block, 1971
Romare Bearden (American, 1911–1988)
Cut and pasted printed, colored and metallic papers, photostats, pencil, ink marker, gouache, watercolor, and pen and ink on Masonite; Overall. 48 x 216 in. (121.9 x 548.6 cm); six panels, each: 48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shore, 1978 (1978.61.1–6)
© Romare Bearden Foundation/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY
1978.61.1-6
Cristobal Balenciaga: Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble, ca. 1965–66
Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain, 1895–1972)
Silk; (a) L. at center back. 38 1/2 in. (97.3 cm); (b) L. 19 3/4 in. (50.1 cm)
Gift of Geoffrey Beene, 1978 (1978.64.4a,b)
1978.64.4a,b
Gabrielle
Evening ensemble, 1936
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)
Ivory silk lace with ivory silk tulle
Gift of Mrs. Stephen M. Kellen, 1978 (1978.165.16a,b)
1978.165.16a,b
Jean Patou: Day suit
Day suit, ca. 1937
Jean Patou (French, 1887–1936)
Black wool gabardine with silk grosgrain inserts
Gift of Mrs. Stephen M. Kellen, 1978 (1978.165.20a,b)
1978.165.20a,b
Frank Lloyd Wright: Side chair
Side chair, 1901–2
Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867–1959)
Oak; 55 3/4 x 17 x 18 1/2 in. (141.6 x 43.2 x 47 cm)
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. David Lubart Gift, in memory of Katherine J. Lubart, 1944–1975, 1978 (1978.189)
1978.189
Plate [Chinese for the English market]
Plate, ca. 1739–43
Chinese for the English market
Hard paste; Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Purchase, Gift of Winfield Foundation, by exchange, 1978 (1978.196)
1978.196
Statuette of Saint Agnes after Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
Statuette of Saint Agnes after Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), third quarter of 17th century
Cast after a terracotta sketch-model for one of the statues over the colonnades of Saint Peter's Square, Rome
Bronze, brown natural patina, traces of red-gold lacquer; H. 14 1/2 in. (37 cm)
Bequest of Vivian W. Lehman, 1978 (1978.202)
1978.202
Fitz Henry Lane (formerly Fitz Hugh Lane): Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor
Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor, 1862
Fitz Henry Lane (formerly Fitz Hugh Lane) (American, 1804–1865)
Oil on canvas; 38 x 60 in. (96.5 x 152.4 cm)
Purchase, Rogers and Fletcher Funds, Erving and Joyce Wolf Fund, Raymond J. Horowitz Gift, Bequest of Richard De Wolfe Brixey, by exchange, and John Osgood and Elizabeth Amis Cameron Blanchard Memorial Fund, 1978 (1978.203)
1978.203
Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée): View of La Crescenza
View of La Crescenza, 1648–50
Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) (French, 1604/5?–1682)
Oil on canvas; 15 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (38.7 x 58.1 cm)
Purchase, The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1978 (1978.205)
1978.205
Callot Soeurs: Day dress
Day dress, ca. 1924
Callot Soeurs (French, active 1895–1937)
Woven cashmere embroidered with gold thread
Gift of Julia B. Henry, 1978 (1978.288.7a,b)
1978.288.7a,b
Attributed to Corneille de Lyon: Portrait of a Bearded Man in Black
Portrait of a Bearded Man in Black
Attributed to Corneille de Lyon (Netherlandish, active by 1533, died 1575)
Oil on wood; 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (17.1 x 15.9 cm)
Bequest of George D. Pratt, 1935 (1978.301.6)
1978.301.6
Pair of Garment Pins (Tupus) [Bolivian]
Pair of Garment Pins (Tupus), 19th century
Bolivian
Silver; L. 21 in. (53.3 cm), L. 21 7/8 in. (55.6 cm)
Bequest of Martha A. Zalles, 1978 (1978.303.5,.6)
1978.303.5,.6
Frieze Fragment (possibly from an altar) [Bolivian]
Frieze Fragment (possibly from an altar), 18th century
Bolivian
Silver; 7 x 25 in. (17.8 x 63.5 cm)
Bequest of Martha A. Zalles, 1978 (1978.303.7)
1978.303.7
Standing court lady [China]
Standing court lady, Tang dynasty (618–906), mid-7th century
China
Earthenware with pigment; H. 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm)
Anonymous Gift, in memory of Louise G. Dillingham, 1978 (1978.345)
1978.345
Small figurine [Japan]
Small figurine, Final Jomon period (ca. 1000–300 B.C.)
Japan
Earthenware; H. 2 1/2 in. (5.7 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Koizim, 1978 (1978.346)
1978.346
Sèvres Manufactory; Pierre Riton and gilded by Jean-Louis Moyez: Vase (
Vase ("Vase Jasmine Cornet"), 1834
Sèvres Manufactory (French, 1740–present); Decorated by Pierre Riton (French, active 1821–60); gilded by Jean-Louis Moyez (French, active 1818–48)
Hard-paste porcelain; H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
The Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund, 1978 (1978.373)
1978.373
Mattia Preti: Pilate Washing His Hands
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663
Mattia Preti (Italian, Neapolitan, 1613–1699)
Oil on canvas; 81 1/8 x 72 3/4 in. (206.1 x 184.8 cm)
Purchase, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan and Bequest of Helena W. Charlton, by exchange, Gwynne Andrews, Marquand, Rogers, Victor Wilbour Memorial, and The Alfred N. Punnett Endowment Funds, and funds given or bequeathed by friends of the Museum, 1978 (1978.402)
1978.402
Franz Xaver Winterhalter: The Empress Eugénie (Eugénie de Montijo, 1826–1920, Condesa de Teba)
The Empress Eugénie (Eugénie de Montijo, 1826–1920, Condesa de Teba), 1854
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805–1873)
Oil on canvas; 36 1/2 x 29 in. (92.7 x 73.7 cm)
Signed, dated, and inscribed (lower right): Fr[?] Winterhalter Paris 1854
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Claus von Bülow Gift, 1978 (1978.403)
1978.403
Incised Celt [Mexico; Olmec]
Incised Celt, 10th–6th century B.C.
Mexico; Olmec
Jade (jadeite); H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.5)
1978.412.5
Censer Cover (Xantil) [Mexico; Tehuacán]
Censer Cover (Xantil), 13th–15th century
Mexico; Tehuacán
Ceramic, pigment; H. 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockfeller, 1969 (1978.412.10)
1978.412.10
Frog Yoke [Mexico, Veracruz]
Frog Yoke, 7th–10th century
Mexico, Veracruz
Greenstone; L. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.15)
1978.412.15
Palma with Skeletal Head Figure [Mexico, Veracruz]
Palma with Skeletal Head Figure, 7th–10th century
Mexico, Veracruz
Stone; H. 18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.16)
1978.412.16
Hunchback Holding Staff [Mexico; Huastec]
Hunchback Holding Staff, 10th–12th century
Mexico; Huastec
Stone; H. 35 in. (88.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.17)
1978.412.17
Head of a Rain God [Mexico; Maya-Toltec]
Head of a Rain God, 10th–11th century
Mexico; Maya-Toltec
Limestone; H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.24)
1978.412.24
Stirrup-spout bottle [Peru; Cupisnique]
Stirrup-spout bottle, 12th–5th century B.C.
Peru; Cupisnique
Ceramic; H. 9 1/8 in. (23.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.38)
1978.412.38
Figure bottle [Peru; Nazca]
Figure bottle, 1st–2nd century
Peru; Nazca
Ceramic; H. 9 in. (23 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wielgus, 1969 (1978.412.53)
1978.412.53
Howling Canine [Mexico; Remojadas]
Howling Canine, 5th–6th century
Mexico; Remojadas
Ceramic; H. 20 in. (50.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961 (1978.412.59)
1978.412.59
Storage Jar (Urpu) [Inka]
Storage Jar (Urpu), 15th–early 16th century
Peru; Inka
Ceramic; H. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961 (1978.412.68)
1978.412.68
Bird-Headed Figure Whistle [Mexico, Veracruz]
Bird-Headed Figure Whistle, 8th–9th century
Mexico, Veracruz
Ceramic; H. 20 1/4 in. (51.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.80)
1978.412.80
Vulture Bowl [Mexico; Isla de Sacrificios]
Vulture Bowl, 13th–15th century
Mexico; Isla de Sacrificios
Ceramic; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961 (1978.412.81)
1978.412.81
Bottle [Caddoan peoples; Arkansas]
Bottle, 13th–14th century
Caddoan peoples; Arkansas
Ceramic, traces of pigment; H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. And Mrs. Raymond Wielgus, 1961 (1978.412.85)
1978.412.85
Ceremonial Metate [Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed]
Ceremonial Metate, 10th–11th century
Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed
Stone; H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.94)
1978.412.94
Censer Support [Mexico; Maya]
Censer Support, 8th–9th century
Mexico; Maya
Ceramic; H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Raymond Wielgus, 1963 (1978.412.99)
1978.412.99
Feline Incense Vessel [Bolivia; Tiwanaku]
Feline Incense Vessel, 6th–9th century
Bolivia; Tiwanaku
Ceramic; H. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.100)
1978.412.100
Pendant [Mexico; Mixtec]
Pendant, 12th–14th century
Mexico; Mixtec
Greenstone; W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964 (1978.412.117)
1978.412.117
Bowl with Pair of Rabbits [Mimbres peoples; New Mexico]
Bowl with Pair of Rabbits, mid-9th–12th century
Mimbres peoples; New Mexico
Ceramic; H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964 (1978.412.118)
1978.412.118
Bowl [Mimbres peoples; New Mexico]
Bowl, mid-9th–12th century
Mimbres peoples; New Mexico
Ceramic; H. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964 (1978.412.123)
1978.412.123
Fish Hacha [Mexico, Veracruz]
Fish Hacha, 7th–10th century
Mexico, Veracruz
Stone, shell, pigment; H. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1966 (1978.412.151)
1978.412.151
Figure Pendant [Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed]
Figure Pendant, 4th–8th century
Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed
Pyrophyllite; H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1966 (1978.412.152)
1978.412.152
Pair of Marriage Figures [Mexico; Nayarit]
Pair of Ancestor Figures, 1st century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Mexico; Nayarit
Ceramic; H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1966 (1978.412.156)
1978.412.156
Scepter with Profile Figures [Guatemala; Maya]
Scepter with Profile Figures, 7th–8th century
Guatemala; Maya
Flint; H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.195)
1978.412.195
Mask [Mexico; Teotihuacan]
Mask, 3rd–7th century
Mexico; Teotihuacan
Onyx marble; H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1969 (1978.412.198)
1978.412.198
Feline-Head Bottle [Peru; Tembladera]
Feline head bottle, 9th–5th century B.C.
Peru; Tembladera
Ceramic; H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1978 (1978.412.203)
1978.412.203
Vessel with Mythological Scene [Guatemala; Maya]
Vessel with Mythological Scene, 8th century
Guatemala; Maya
Ceramic; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968 (1978.412.206)
1978.412.206
Beaker (kero): [Peru; Tiwanaku]
Beaker (kero), 5th–9th century
Peru; Tiwanaku
Wood; H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968 (1978.412.214)
1978.412.214
Panpiper Vessel [Chimú]
Panpiper Vessel, 14th–15th century
Peru; Chimú
Silver, malachite; H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.219)
1978.412.219
Standing Female Figure [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin]
Standing Female Figure, 18th century
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Ivory, metal; H. 13 in. (33.02 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972 (1978.412.302)
1978.412.302
Banda Mask [Baga peoples; Guinea]
Banda Mask, 19th–20th century
Baga peoples; Guinea
Wood, pigment, raffia, and modern textile; L. 52 1/2 in. (133.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964 (1978.412.307)
1978.412.307
Helmet Mask [Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire]
Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century
Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, paint; L. 25 15/32 in. (64.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.311)
1978.412.311
Stool: Kneeling Female Caryatid [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi]
Stool. Kneeling Female Caryatid, 19th century (?)
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi
Wood, glass beads; H. 23 1/4 in. (59.05 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.317)
1978.412.317
Standing Man [Mali; Dogon peoples]
Standing Man, 16th–20th century
Mali; Dogon peoples
Wood, patina; H. 82 7/8 in. (210.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.322)
1978.412.322
Pendant Mask: Iyoba [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin]
Pendant Mask. Iyoba, 16th century
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Ivory, iron, copper (?); H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972 (1978.412.323)
1978.412.323
Serpent Headdress [Baga peoples; Guinea]
Serpent Headdress, 19th–20th century
Baga peoples; Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 54 1/2 in. (138.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1964 (1978.412.339)
1978.412.339
Female Figure [Bamana peoples; Mali]
Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Bamana peoples; Mali
Wood, metal; H. 22 3/4 in. (57.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.347)
1978.412.347
Figurine: Three Males [Democratic Republic of Congo, Loango Region, Kongo peoples]
Figurine. Three Males, 18th-20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo, Loango Region, Kongo peoples
Ivory; H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.348)
1978.412.348
Axe [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Songye]
Axe, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Songye
Iron, copper, wood; L. 14 17/32 in. (36.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Werner Muensterberger, 1959 (1978.412.370)
1978.412.370
Head [Sierra Leone; Sapi-Sapo (?)]
Head, 16th century
Sierra Leone; Sapi-Sapo (?)
Steatite; H. 10 7/32 in. (18.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.375)
1978.412.375
Memorial Head [Côte d'Ivoire; Akan, Anyi subgroup]
Memorial Head, 19th–20th century
Côte d'Ivoire; Akan, Anyi subgroup
Terracotta; H. 10 3/8 in. (26.35 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.394)
1978.412.394
Weights: Elephant, Bird with Body in Knot, and Bird Claw [Ghana; Akan, Asante]
Weight. Elephant, 19th–20th century
Ghana; Akan, Asante
Brass; L. 3 23/32 in. (9.44 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1960 (1978.412.407)

Weight: Bird with Body in Knot, 18th–19th century
Ghana; Akan
Brass; H. 1 3/8 in. (3.49 cm)
Gift of Ernst Anspach, 1994 (1994.312.17)

Weight: Bird Claw, 19th–20th century
Ghana; Akan, Asante
Brass; L. 3 3/16 in. (8.09 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.182)
1978.412.407,1994.312
Harp [Mangbetu peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo]
Harp, 19th–20th century
Mangbetu peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, hide, twine, brass ring; H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1960 (1978.412.412)
1978.412.412
Ancestor Figure [Boyo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo]
Ancestor Figure, 19th–20th century
Boyo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, kaolin; H. 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.424)
1978.412.424
Seated Male [Côte d'Ivoire; Baule]
Seated Male, 19th–20th century
Côte d'Ivoire; Baule
Wood, beads; 20 1/16 x 5 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (51 x 13.3 x 18.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.425)
1978.412.425
Headdress [Bamana peoples; Mali]
Headdress, 19th–20th century
Bamana peoples; Mali
Wood, metal bands; H. 35 2/3 in. (male), 28 in. (female)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.435)
1978.412.435
Reliquary Figure [Fang peoples; Gabon]
Reliquary Figure, 19th–20th century
Fang peoples; Gabon
Wood, metal, oil patina; H. 25 1/5 in. (64.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.441)
1978.412.441
Altar: Female Figures [Mali; Dogon]
Altar. Female Figures, 16th–20th century
Mali; Dogon
Wood, clay coating, patina (?); H. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1962 (1978.412.467)
1978.412.467
Bow Stand with Female Figure [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba]
Bow Stand with Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba
Wood, metal, beads, string; H. 38 1/2 in. (97.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift and The Wunderman Foundation Gift, 1963 (1978.412.486)
1978.412.486
Mask [Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire]
Mask, 19th–20th century
Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, horn, fiber, cotton, feather, metal, sacrificial material; H. of mask 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1965 (1978.412.489)
1978.412.489
Cup: Head with Headdress [Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples]
Cup. Head with Headdress, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples
Wood; H. 9 5/32 in. (23.26 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.541)
1978.412.541
Memorial Head [Ghana; Akan, Twifo region, Hemang city]
Memorial Head, 17th century
Ghana; Akan, Twifo region, Hemang city
Terracotta, roots, quartz fragments; H. 7 31/32 in. (20.24 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.563)
1978.412.563
Staff: Female Half Torso [Angola; Ovimbundu]
Staff. Female Half Torso, 19th–20th century
Angola; Ovimbundu
Wood, brass tacks; H. 17 7/8 in. (45.40 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968 (1978.412.572)
1978.412.572
Seated Figure (Tumba) [Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Bamboma]
Seated Figure (Tumba), 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Bamboma
Steatite; H. 16 1/4 in. (41.28 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968 (1978.412.573)
1978.412.573
Figure [Bangwa peoples; Cameroon]
Figure, 19th–20th century
Bangwa peoples; Cameroon
Wood, pigment, encrustation, fiber; H. 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968 (1978.412.576)
1978.412.576
Standing Female Figure [Madagascar; Malagasy (?)]
Standing Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Madagascar; Malagasy (?)
Wood, patina stain; H. 23 3/8 in. (59.37 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1969 (1978.412.577)
1978.412.577
Standing Male and Female Figures [Democratic Republic of Congo; Tabwa]
Standing Male and Female Figures, 18th–19th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Tabwa
Wood, beads; H. 18 7/32 in. (46.28 cm), H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1969 (1978.412.591,2)
1978.412.591,2
Chair [Chokwe peoples; Angola]
Chair, 19th–20th century
Chokwe peoples; Angola
Wood, brass, tacks, leather; H. 39 in. (99.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1970 (1978.412.619)
1978.412.619
Shield [Kenya or Tanzania; Maasai people]
Shield, 19th–20th century
Kenya or Tanzania; Maasai people
Leather, wood, paint, fur; L. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Joseph J. Shapiro, 1972 (1978.412.644)
1978.412.644
Staff: Female Figure [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba]
Staff. Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba
Wood, copper, metal, iron; H. 60 1/4 in. (153.04 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1972 (1978.412.646)
1978.412.646
Royal Scepter: Male Figure [Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Kongo peoples]
Royal Scepter. Male Figure, 19th-20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Kongo peoples
Ivory; H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1972 (1978.412.657)
1978.412.657
Funerary carving (Malagan) [Northern New Ireland]
Funerary Carving (Malagan), late 19th–early 20th century
Northern New Ireland
Wood, paint, shell opercula; H. 100 1/2 in. (255.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972 (1978.412.712)
1978.412.712
Ceremonial Board (Malu) [Sawos people, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Ceremonial Board (Malu), 19th century
Sawos people, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood; H. 74 1/2 in. (189.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.713)
1978.412.713
Eharo Mask   [Papua New Guinea]
Eharo Mask, early 20th century
Elema people, Orokolo village, eastern Papuan Gulf region, Papua New Guinea
Barkcloth, cane, paint; H. 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972 (1978.412.725)
1978.412.725
Shield (Grere'o [?]) [Solomon Islands, shield: probably New Georgia or Guadalcanal Island, inlay: possibly Santa Isabel Island]
Shield (Grere'o [?]), early to mid-19th century
Solomon Islands, shield: probably New Georgia or Guadalcanal Island, inlay: possibly Santa Isabel Island
Fiber, parinarium nut paste, chambered nautilus shell, pigment; H. 33 3/4 in. (84.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1972 (1978.412.730)
1978.412.730
Ritual Board (Wenena Gerua) [Siane people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea]
Ritual Board (Wenena Gerua), ca. 1950
Siane people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint, feathers, fiber; H. 55 1/8 in. (140 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.741)
1978.412.741
Breast ornament (Fiji (created by Tongan artists)]
Breastplate (Civanovonovo), early 19th century
Fiji (created by Tongan artists)
Whale ivory, pearl shell, fiber; H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1960 (1978.412.746)
1978.412.746
Woman's Valuable (Toluk) [Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands]
Woman's Valuable (Tolúk), late 19th–early 20th century
Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands
Turtle shell; H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Burnett, 1960 (1978.412.756)
1978.412.756
Shield [Wunambal people, western Kimberley Region, Western Australia]
Shield, early to mid-20th century
Wunambal people, western Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Wood, paint; H. 33 in. (83.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1960 (1978.412.757)
1978.412.757
Basket (Jawun) [Northeastern Queensland, Australia]
Basket (Jawun), 19th–early 20th century
Northeastern Queensland, Australia
Fiber, paint; H. 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961 (1978.412.775)
1978.412.775
Skull Hook (Agiba) [Kerewa people, Pai'ia'a village, western Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea]
Skull Hook (Agiba), 19th–early 20th century
Kerewa people, Pai'ia'a village, western Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 55 7/8 in. (141.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.796)
1978.412.796
Female Figure (Tetepeku) [Abelam people, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Female Figure (Tetepeku), 19th or early 20th century
Abelam people, Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 42 1/2 in. (108 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1962 (1978.412.819)
1978.412.819
House Post Figure [Papua New Guinea]
House Post Figure, 19th century
Kambot (Tin Dama) people, Keram River, Lower Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint, fiber; H. 96 in. (243.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969 (1978.412.823)
1978.412.823
Navigational Chart (Rebbilib) [Marshallese people, Marshall Islands]
Navigational Chart (Rebbilib), 19th–early 20th century
Marshallese people, Marshall Islands
Coconut midrib, fiber; H. 43 1/4 in. (109.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of the Estate of Kay Sage Tanguy, 1963 (1978.412.826)
1978.412.826
Spear thrower [Kalgoorlie Region (?), Western Australia]
Spear Thrower, 19th–early 20th century
Kalgoorlie Region (?), Western Australia
Wood, spinifex resin, sinew, stone; L. 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1965 (1978.412.837)
1978.412.837
Figure (Yipwon) [Yimam people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Figure (Yipwon), 19th century or earlier
Yimam people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood; H. 86 in. (218.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1965 (1978.412.854)
1978.412.854
Male Figure  [Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Male Figure, 16th–early 19th century
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood; H. 47 1/2 in. (121 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1965 (1978.412.856)
1978.412.856
Female Figure  [Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Female Figure, 16th–early 19th century
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood; H. 66 1/4 in. (168 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1965 (1978.412.857)
1978.412.857
Parrying Shield [Southeastern region, Australia]
Parrying Shield, 19th–early 20th century
Southeastern region, Australia
Wood; H. 33 5/8 in. (85.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1965 (1978.412.865)
1978.412.865
Throwing Club [Southeastern region, Australia]
Throwing Club, mid-19th–early 20th century
Southeastern region, Australia
Wood; L. 25 5/8 in. (65.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1965 (1978.412.870)
1978.412.870
Handle for a Fly Whisk [Maohi (Tahitian) people, Tahiti, French Polynesia]
Handle for a Fly Whisk (Tahiri), 18th century or earlier
Maohi (Tahitian) people, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Whale ivory, fiber; H. 11 3/4 in. (27.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1965 (1978.412.875)
1978.412.875
Double-Chambered Vessel [Mexico or Guatemala; Maya]
Double-Chambered Vessel, 5th century
Mexico or Guatemala; Maya
Ceramic; H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1978.412.90a,b)
1978.412.90a,b
Shield [Asmat people, Monu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia]
Shield, mid-20th century
Asmat people, Monu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, paint; H. 70 3/4 in. (179.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.929)
1978.412.929
Drum [Carved by Omas,
Asmat people, Sauwa village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia]
Drum, mid-20th century
Carved by Omas
Asmat people, Sauwa village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, lizard skin, paint; H. 22 3/4 in. (57.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.962)
1978.412.962
Body mask (Det) [Asmat people, Ambisu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia]
Body Mask (Det), mid-20th century
Asmat people, Ambisu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, fiber, leaves, paint; H. 64 in. (162.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mrs. Mary C. Rockefeller, 1965 (1978.412.1282a)
1978.412.1282a
Paddle (Hose) [Buka or northern Bougainville Island, northern Solomon Islands]
Paddle (Hose), late 19th–early 20th century
Buka or northern Bougainville Island, northern Solomon Islands
Wood, paint; H. 67 in. (170.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1966 (1978.412.1491)
1978.412.1491
Bird Head [Papua New Guinea, reportedly found in the Morobe district]
Bird Head, date unknown
Papua New Guinea, reportedly found in the Morobe district
Stone, pigment; H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1966 (1978.412.1504)
1978.412.1504
Male Figure (Aripa) [Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 46 1/2 in. (118 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.1508)
1978.412.1508
Male Figure (Aripa) [Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Male Figure (Aripa), 16th–early 19th century
Inyai-Ewa people, Korewori River, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 43 in. (109 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.1509)
1978.412.1509
Mask (Buk, Krar, or Kara) [Torres Strait Islander people, Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait, Australia]
Mask (Buk, Krar, or Kara), mid- to late 19th century
Torres Strait Islander people, Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait, Australia
Turtle shell, wood, fiber, feathers, shell; W. 25 in. (63.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.1510)
1978.412.1510
Mask [Probably Nissan Island, northern Solomon Islands]
Mask, late 19th–early 20th century
Probably Nissan Island, northern Solomon Islands
Barkcloth, wood, bamboo, paint; H. 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1967 (1978.412.1518)
1978.412.1518
Gable figure (dilukai) [Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands]
Gable Figure (Dilukái), 19th–early 20th century
Belauan people, Belau (Palau), Caroline Islands
Wood, paint; H. 25 2/3 in. (65.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, by exchange, and Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1970 (1978.412.1558a–d)
1978.412.1558a-d
Dance paddle (Rapa Nui people, Rapa Nui (Easter Island)]
Dance Paddle (Rapa), early 19th century
Rapa Nui people, Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Wood; H. 28 1/4 in. (72 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mrs. Gertrud A. Mellon, 1972 (1978.412.1571)
1978.412.1571
Head for Yam Ceremony (Yena) [Yasyin-Mayo people, Yau village, Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea]
Head for Yam Ceremony (Yena), 19th–early 20th century
Yasyin-Mayo people, Yau village, Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
Wood, paint; H. 42 1/2 in. (108 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace K. Harrison Gift, 1974 (1978.412.1699)
1978.412.1699
Bark cloth panel (Siapo) [Samoa]
Barkcloth Panel (Siapo), early 20th century
Samoa
Barkcloth, pigment; H. 55 in. (139.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Claire Gonska, 1975 (1978.412.1702)
1978.412.1702
Lidded Container [Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples]
Lidded Container, 19th–20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples
Wood, camwood powder, palm oil patina; H. 10 1/4 in. (26.03 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Eliot Elisofon, 1956 (1978.412.299a,b)
1978.412.299a,b
Lidded Basket [Rwanda; Tutsi people]
Lidded Basket, 20th century
Rwanda; Tutsi people
Cane; 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Carlebach, 1958 (1978.412.327a,b)
1978.412.327a,b
Container (Kuduo) [Ghana; Akan, Asante]
Container (Kuduo), 19th–20th century
Ghana; Akan, Asante
Brass; H. 6 11/16 in. (16.98 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.384a,b)
1978.412.384a,b
Diviner's Figures [Baule peoples; Côte d'Ivoire]
Diviner's Figures, 19th–20th century
Baule peoples; Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, pigment, beads, iron; H. 21 13/16 in. (male), 20 2/3 in. (female)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1969 (1978.412.390-.391)
1978.412.390-.391
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos): The Miracle of Christ Healing the Blind
The Miracle of Christ Healing the Blind, possibly ca. 1570
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) (Greek, 1541–1614)
Oil on canvas; 47 x 57 1/2 in. (119.4 x 146.1 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1978 (1978.416)
1978.416
Wang Hui: The Colors of Mount Taihang
The Colors of Mount Taihang, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1669
Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717)
Handscroll; ink and color on silk; 10 x 82 1/2 in. (25.3 x 209.4 cm)
Inscribed by the artist (upper right) and by Wang Shimin (1592–1680; far right)
Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1978 (1978.423)
1978.423
 Hermon Atkins MacNeil: The Moqui Prayer for Rain
The Moqui Prayer for Rain, 1895–96; this cast, 1897
Hermon Atkins MacNeil (American, 1866–1947)
Bronze; 22 1/4 x 26 x 12 in. (56.5 x 66 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Crawford, 1978 (1978.513.6)
1978.513.6
Jean Honoré Fragonard: Seated Man Reading
Seated Man Reading, ca. 1773–74
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732–1806)
Red chalk; 13 3/8 x 9 1/8 in. (34 x 23.3 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Peter G. Sachs, in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs, 1978 (1978.516.1)
1978.516.1
Corpus of Christ [French]
Corpus of Christ, ca. 1250
French; Possibly made in Paris
Elephant ivory, traces of paint; 6 5/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/16 in. (16.8 x 4.3 x 3.4 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime L. Hermanos, 1978 (1978.521.3)
1978.521.3
Amulet [Egypt]
Amulet, 11th century; Fatimid
Egypt
Ink on paper; H. 9 in. (23 cm), W. 3 1/4 in. (8.4 cm)
Gift of Nelly, Violet, and Elie Abemayor, in memory of Michel Abemayor, 1978 (1978.546.32)
1978.546.32
The "Seley" Carpet [Probably Herat (present-day Afghanistan)]
The "Seley" Carpet, late 16th century
Probably Herat (present-day Afghanistan)
Wool warp, cotton weft, wool pile, asymmetrically knotted pile
Presented in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, Gift of Louis E., Theresa S., Hervey, and Elliot Jay Seley, and Purchase, Harris Brisbane Dick and Fletcher Funds, 1978 (1978.550)
1978.550
Georg Christoph Grooth: The Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1709-1762) on Horseback, Attended by a Page
The Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1709–1762) on Horseback, Attended by a Page
Georg Christoph Grooth (German, 1716–1749)
Oil on canvas; 31 3/8 x 24 1/2 in. (79.7 x 62.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr., 1978 (1978.554.2)
1978.554.2
Dagobert Peche: Jewel box
Jewel box, 1920
Dagobert Peche (Austrian, 1887–1923); Manufacturer. Wiener Werkstätte
Gilded silver; H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm), W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), D. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1978 (1978.8a-c)
1978.8a-c
Wang Hui and assistants: The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Three: Ji'nan to Mount Tai
The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Three. Ji'nan to Mount Tai, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1698
Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717) and assistants
Handscroll; ink and color on silk; 26 3/4 x 548 1/2 in. (67.8 x 1393.8 cm)
Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1979 (1979.5)
1979.5
Standing Buddha Offering Protection [India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)]
Standing Buddha Offering Protection, late 5th century
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Red sandstone; H. 33 11/16 in. (85.5 cm)
Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift, 1979 (1979.6)
1979.6
Attributed to the Villa Giulia Painter: Kylix
Kylix (drinking cup), ca. 470 B.C.; Classical, white-ground
Attributed to the Villa Giulia Painter
Greek, Attic
Terracotta; H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
The Bothmer Purchase Fund, Fletcher Fund, and Rogers Fund, 1979 (1979.11.15)
1979.11.15
Lan Ying: Red Friend
Red Friend
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585–ca. 1664)
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper; Image. 58 5/8 x 18 5/8 in. (148.9 x 47.3 cm)
Inscribed by the artist
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morse, in honor of Douglas Dillon, 1979 (1979.26)
1979.26
Suzuki Shonen: Fireflies over the Uji River by Moonlight
Fireflies over the Uji River by Moonlight, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Suzuki Shonen (Japanese, 1849–1918)
Hanging scroll; ink, gold, and color on silk; 53 1/2 19 3/4 in. (135.9 x 50.1 cm)
Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, by exchange, 1979 (1979.72)
1979.72
Dong Qichang: Shaded Dwellings among Streams and Mountains
Shaded Dwellings among Streams and Mountains
Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555–1636)
Hanging scroll; ink on paper; Image. 62 3/8 x 28 3/8 in. (158.4 x 72.1 cm)
Inscribed by the artist
Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1979 (1979.75.2)
1979.75.2
Frank Lloyd Wright: Revolving armchair
Revolving armchair, ca. 1904
Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867–1959)
Steel, wood; 38 x 20 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (96.5 x 52.7 x 62.9 cm)
Purchase, Theodore R. Gamble Jr. Gift, in honor of his mother, Mrs. Theodore Robert Gamble, 1979 (1979.130)
1979.130
Jean Hauré: Set of four wall brackets
Set of four wall brackets, 18th century (ca. 1788)
Made under the direction of Jean Hauré (French, b. 1739), cast either by Étienne-Jean Forestier (French, master 1764) or his brother Pierre-Auguste (French, 1755-1835), chased by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843)
Gilt bronze
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1979 (1979.172.3-6)
1979.172.3-6
Two Nose Ornaments [Colombia; Sinú]
Two Nose Ornaments, 5th–10th century
Colombia; Sinú
Cast gold; W. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm); W. 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.204.541,.545)
1979.204.541,.545
Bottle (Florero) [Mexico; Teotihuacan]
Bottle (Florero), 1st–5th century
Mexico; Teotihuacan
Ceramic; H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Gift of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1979 (1979.205.6)
1979.205.6
Ram Mask (Bata) [Kwele peoples; Republic of Congo or Gabon]
Ram Mask (Bata), 19th–20th century
Kwele peoples; Republic of Congo or Gabon
Wood, paint; H. 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.8)
1979.206.8
Headdress [Baga peoples; Guinea]
Headdress, 19th–20th century
Baga peoples; Guinea
Wood; H. 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.17)
1979.206.17
Figure: Mother and Child [Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Kongo peoples, Yombe group]
Figure. Mother and Child, 19th-20th century
Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Kongo peoples, Yombe group
Wood, glass, metal, pigment; H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.29)
1979.206.29
Headrest [Somalia; Somali (?) people]
Headrest, 19th–20th century
Somalia; Somali (?) people
Wood; H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.31)
1979.206.31
Akuaba Figure [Akan peoples; Ghana]
Akuaba Figure, 19th–20th century
Akan peoples; Ghana
Wood, beads, string; H. 10 2/3 in.
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.75)
1979.206.75
Mask with Female Figure [Mossi peoples; Burkina Faso]
Mask with Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Mossi peoples; Burkina Faso
Wood, metal; H. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.84)
1979.206.84
Head of an Oba [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin]
Head of an Oba, 16th century (ca. 1550)
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Brass; H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.86)
1979.206.86
Ivory Spoon [Sierra Leone; Sapi-Portuguese]
Ivory Spoon, 16th century
Sierra Leone; Sapi-Portuguese
Ivory; L. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.116)
1979.206.116
Mother and Child [Mali, Bougouni or Dioila area; Bamana peoples]
Mother and Child, 15th–20th century
Mali, Bougouni or Dioila area; Bamana peoples
Wood; H. 48 5/8 in. (123.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.121)
1979.206.121
Power Figure (Nkisi) [Kongo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo]
Power Figure (Nkisi), 19th–20th century
Kongo peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, paint, nails, cloth, beads, shells, arrows, leather, nuts, twine; H. 23 5/32 in. (58.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.127)
1979.206.127
Figures with Xylophone [Mali; Dogon]
Figures with Xylophone, 16th–20th century
Mali; Dogon
Wood, metal; H. 15 15/32 in. (39.29 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.131)
1979.206.131
Helmet Mask [Bobo peoples; Burkina Faso]
Helmet Mask, 19th–20th century
Bobo peoples; Burkina Faso
Wood, paint, animal hair, resin; H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.157)
1979.206.157
Bovine Figure (Boli) [Bamana peoples; Mali]
Boli Figure, 19th–20th century
Bamana peoples; Mali
Wood, sacrificial materials; L. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.175)
1979.206.175
Mask [Bwa peoples; Burkina Faso]
Mask, 19th–20th century
Bwa peoples; Burkina Faso
Wood, pigment, fiber; H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.196)
1979.206.196
Altar to the Hand (Ikegobo) [Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin]
Altar to the Hand (Ikegobo), late 18th century
Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin
Bronze; H. 8 1/4 in. (20.96 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.218)
1979.206.218
Female Figure [Mali; Bamana peoples]
Female Figure, 19th–20th century
Mali; Bamana peoples
Iron; H. 65 1/4 in. (165.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.223)
1979.206.223
Reliquary Head (Nlo Bieri) [Gabon; Fang, Betsi group]
Reliquary Head (Nlo Bieri), 19th–20th century
Gabon; Fang, Betsi group
Wood, metal, palm oil; 18 5/16 x 9 3/4 x 6 5/8 in. (46.5 x 24.8 x 16.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.229)
1979.206.229
Ladle [Dan peoples; Liberia or Côte d'Ivoire]
Ladle, 20th century (before 1960)
Zlan of Belewale
Dan peoples; Liberia or Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, pigment; L. 23 in. (58.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.254)
1979.206.254
Container (Aduno Koro) with Figures [Mali; Dogon]
Container (Aduno Koro) with Figures, 16th–19th century
Mali; Dogon
Wood; L. 93 in. (236.22 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.255)
1979.206.255
Headdress [Ejagham peoples; Nigeria, lower Cross River]
Headdress, 19th–20th century
Ejagham peoples; Nigeria, lower Cross River
Wood, hide, metal, bone, paint; H. 10 1/2 in. (27.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.266)
1979.206.266
Maternity Figure [Luluwa peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo]
Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century
Luluwa peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, metal ring; H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.282)
1979.206.282
Head [Nigeria, Esie]
Head, 12th–15th century
Nigeria, Esie
Soapstone; H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.296)
1979.206.296
Aegis Pendant [Nigeria; Benin, Udo (?)]
Aegis Pendant, 15th–19th century
Nigeria; Benin, Udo (?)
Brass; H. 6 1/10 in. (15.49 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.301)
1979.206.301
Armband [Nigeria; Yoruba, Ijebu subgroup]
Armband, 15th–19th century
Nigeria; Yoruba, Ijebu subgroup
Brass; H. 5 2/3 in. (14.39 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.302)
1979.206.302
Tripod Vessel with Date Glyph [Mexico; Aztec]
Tripod Vessel with Date Glyph, 15th–early 16th century
Mexico; Aztec
Ceramic; H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.360)
1979.206.360
Tripod Vessel [Mexico; Teotihuacan]
Tripod Vessel, 4th–5th century
Mexico; Teotihuacan
Ceramic, red ocher; H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.364)
1979.206.364
Pedestal Bowl [Mexico; Mixtec]
Pedestal Bowl, 14th–15th century
Mexico; Mixtec
Ceramic; H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.365)
1979.206.365
Pedestal Bowl [Costa Rica; Guanacaste-Nicoya]
Pedestal Bowl, 13th–16th century
Costa Rica; Guanacaste-Nicoya
Ceramic; H. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.377)
1979.206.377
Deity Figure (Zemi) [Dominican Republic; Taino]
Deity Figure (Zemi), 15th–16th century
Dominican Republic; Taino
Ironwood, shell; H. 27 in. (68.5 cm)
The Michael R. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.380)
1979.206.380
Bowl [Peru; Wari]
Bowl, 6th–9th century
Peru; Wari
Ceramic; H. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.385)
1979.206.385
Bannerstone [Archaic peoples; Ohio]
Bannerstone, ca. 2000 B.C.
Archaic peoples; Ohio
Banded slate; H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.403)
1979.206.403
Warrior with Trophy Head [Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed]
Warrior with Trophy Head, 8th–11th century
Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed
Stone; H. 34 3/4 in. (88.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.422)
1979.206.422
Ceremonial Metate [Costa Rica; Guanacaste]
Ceremonial Metate, 4th–8th century
Costa Rica; Guanacaste
Stone; H. 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.429)
1979.206.429
Pendant with Serpent Design [Mississippian peoples; Tennessee]
Pendant with Serpent Design, 13th–14th century
Mississippian peoples; Tennessee
Shell; H. 4 3/16 in. (10.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.446)
1979.206.446
Ancestral Shrine Figure [Mississippian peoples; Tennessee]
Ancestral Shrine Figure, 13th–14th century; Mississippian
Mississippian peoples; Tennessee
Quartz sandstone; H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.476)
1979.206.476
Horned Figure Vessel [Mexico; Colima]
Horned Figure Vessel, 2nd century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Mexico; Colima
Ceramic; H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.478)
1979.206.478
Costumed figure pendant [Colombia; Tolima]
Costumed figure pendant, 1st–7th century
Colombia; Tolima
Gold; H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.497)
1979.206.497
Bird Pendant [Colombia; Muisca]
Bird Pendant, 9th–16th century
Colombia; Muisca
Cast gold; H. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.509)
1979.206.509
Double Eagle Pendant [Panama; Initial style]
Double-Eagle Pendant, 1st–5th century
Panama; Initial style
Gold; H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.538)
1979.206.538
Standing Figure [Mexico; Teotihuacan]
Standing Figure, 3rd–7th century
Mexico; Teotihuacan
Greenstone; H. 16 1/8 in. (41 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.585)
1979.206.585
Sleeved Tunic [Chimú]
Sleeved Tunic, 12th–15th century
Peru; Chimú
Cotton, camelid hair; H. 23 5/8 in. (60 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.588)
1979.206.588
Hanging [Chimú]
Hanging, 14th–15th century
Peru; Chimú
Cotton; H. 82 in. (208.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.601)
1979.206.601
Figure Vessel [Mexico; Chupicuaro]
Figure Vessel, 3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mexico; Chupicuaro
Ceramic; H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.606)
1979.206.606
Head [Puerto Rico; Taino]
Head, 13th–15th century
Puerto Rico; Taino
Stone; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.611)
1979.206.611
Miniature Dress [Peru; Wari]
Miniature Dress, 7th–10th century
Peru; Wari
Cotton, feathers; H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.639)
1979.206.639
Human Figure [Old Bering Sea peoples; Alaska]
Human Figure, 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Old Bering Sea peoples; Alaska
Ivory (walrus); H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.695)
1979.206.695
Double Crocodile Pendant [Panama; Macaracas]
Double Crocodile Pendant, 8th–10th century
Panama; Macaracas
Gold, quartz; H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.733)
1979.206.733
Three Serpents (Tunjos) [Muisca]
Three Serpents (Tunjos), 10th–16th century
Colombia; Muisca
Gold; L. 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.740)
Jan Mitchell and Sons Collection, Gift of Jan Mitchell, 1992 (1992.92.1,.2)
1979.206.740,1992.92.1,.2
Masked Figure Pendant [Panama; Veraguas]
Masked Figure Pendant, 11th–16th century
Panama; Veraguas
Gold; H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.777)
1979.206.777
Figure Holding Ceremonial Objects [Bolivia; Tiwanaku]
Figure Holding Ceremonial Objects, 4th–9th century
Bolivia; Tiwanaku
Stone; H. 18 3 /8 in. (46.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.833)
1979.206.833
Frog Pendant [Costa Rica; Altantic Watershed]
Frog Pendant, 4th–8th century
Costa Rica; Altantic Watershed
Jade (jadeite); H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.846)
1979.206.846
Ceremonial Metate [Honduras]
Ceremonial Metate, 10th–11th century
Honduras
Diabase; L. 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.887)
1979.206.887
Eagle Pendant [Panama; Veraguas]
Eagle Pendant, 11th–16th century
Panama; Veraguas
Cast gold; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.907)
1979.206.907
Staff Head with Owl [Colombia; Sinú]
Staff Head with Owl, 5th–10th century
Colombia; Sinú
Cast gold; H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.920)
1979.206.920
Spouted Vessel [Mexico; Monte Albán]
Spouted Vessel, 3rd–1st century B.C.
Mexico; Monte Albán
Ceramic; H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.947)
1979.206.947
Costumed Figure [Mexico; Maya]
Costumed Figure, 7th–8th century
Mexico; Maya
Ceramic, pigment; H. 11 17/32 in. (29.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.953)
1979.206.953
Jar with Cut Maguey Leaves [Mexico; Colima]
Jar with Cut Maguey Leaves, 2nd century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Mexico; Colima
Ceramic; H. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.958)
1979.206.958
Hand Hacha [Mexico, Veracruz]
Hand Hacha, 4th–7th century
Mexico, Veracruz
Stone; H. 7 3/32 in. (18 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1042)
1979.206.1042
Relief with Enthroned Ruler [Mexico or Guatemala; Maya]
Relief with Enthroned Ruler, 8th century
Mexico or Guatemala; Maya
Limestone, paint; H. 35 x W. 34 1/2 in. (88.9 x 87.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1047)
1979.206.1047
Female Figure (Tunjo) [Muisca]
Female Figure (Tunjo), 10th–16th century
Colombia; Muisca
Gold; H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1050)
1979.206.1050
Rain God Mask [Mexico; Mixtec]
Rain God Mask, 13th–14th century
Mexico; Mixtec
Serpentine; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1062)
1979.206.1062
Seated Figure [Mexico or Guatemala; Maya]
Seated Figure, 6th century
Mexico or Guatemala; Maya
Wood, red hematite traces; H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1063)
1979.206.1063
Deity Figure [Honduras; Maya]
Deity Figure, 3rd–6th century
Honduras; Maya
Jade (jadeite), cinnabar; H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1069)
1979.206.1069
Mask [Mexico; Tlatilco]
Mask, 12th–9th century B.C.
Mexico; Tlatilco
Ceramic; H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1073)
1979.206.1073
Drum [Peru; Paracas]
Drum, 2nd–1st century B.C.
Peru; Paracas
Ceramic; H. 15 in. (38 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1097)
1979.206.1097
Bench Figure [Mexico; Epi-Olmec]
Bench Figure, 5th–2nd century B.C.
Mexico; Epi-Olmec
Greenstone; H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1963 (1979.206.1123)
1979.206.1123
Ceremonial Handle (?) [Mexico; Maya-Toltec (?)]
Ceremonial Handle (?), 9th–13th century
Mexico; Maya-Toltec (?)
Jade (jadeite/omphacite); H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1132)
1979.206.1132
"Baby Figure," 12th–9th century B.C.
Mexico; Olmec
Ceramic, cinnabar, red ocher; H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1134)
1979.206.1134
Bird Pendant [Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed]
Bird Pendant, 1st–5th century
Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed
Jadeite; H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1138)
1979.206.1138
Ritual Vessel (Paccha) [Inka]
Ritual Vessel (Paccha), 15th–early 16th century
Peru; Inka
Ceramic; H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1149)
1979.206.1149
Bat-Nosed Figure Pendant [Panama; Parita]
Bat-Nosed Figure Pendant, 12th–16th century
Panama; Parita
Gold, whale tooth; H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1155)
1979.206.1155
Monkey Vessel [Mexico; Mixtec]
Monkey Vessel, 10th–13th century
Mexico; Mixtec
Onyx marble, pyrite, shell; H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1156)
1979.206.1156
Jar with Four Faces [Sierra Leone; Sapi-Portuguese]
Jar with Four Faces, mid-13th–mid-15th century
Casas Grandes peoples; Chihuahua
Ceramic; H. 8 11/16 in. (22.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1171)
1979.206.1171
Nose ornament with spiders [Peru; Salinar (?)]
Nose ornament with spiders, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Peru; Salinar (?)
Gold; H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1172)
1979.206.1172
Two Flat Stamps [Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed]
Two Flat Stamps, 1st–7th century
Costa Rica; Atlantic Watershed
Ceramic; H. 1 15/32 x 2 3/32 in. (3.7 x 5.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1181,1183)
1979.206.1181,1183
Deity Figure (Zemi) [Dominican Republic; Taino]
Deity Figure (Zemí), 13th–15th century
Dominican Republic; Taino
Sandstone; H. 26 31/32 in. (68.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1209)
1979.206.1209
"Smiling Figure", 7th–8th century
Mexico, Remojadas
Ceramic; H. 18 7/10 in. (47.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1211)
1979.206.1211
Nose ornament with intertwined serpents [Peru; Moche]
Nose ornament with intertwined serpents, 2nd–3rd century
Peru; Moche
Gold, silver, shell; W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1225)
1979.206.1225
Pair of earflares with condors [Peru; Moche]
Pair of earflares with condors, 2nd–3rd century
Peru; Moche
Gold, silver, gilt copper, shell; Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1245,.1246)
1979.206.1245,.1246
Bowl (Apia Nie) [Wuvulu or Aua Island]
Bowl (Apia Nie), late 19th–early 20th century
Wuvulu or Aua Island
Wood; L. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1428)
1979.206.1428
Bark painting [Ingura people, Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia]
Bark Painting, 1940s–50s
Ingura people, Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia
Bark, paint; H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1462)
1979.206.1462
Male Figure (Tiki) [Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia]
Male Figure (Tiki), 18th–early 19th century
Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Wood; H. 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1466)
1979.206.1466
Female Figure [Ha'apai Archipelago, Tonga]
Female Figure, early 19th century
Ha'apai Archipelago, Tonga
Whale ivory; H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1470)
1979.206.1470
Funerary carving (Malagan) [Northern New Ireland]
Funerary Carving (Malagan), late 19th–early 20th century
Northern New Ireland
Wood, paint, shell opercula; L. 34 in. (86.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1474)
1979.206.1474
Rub Drum (Lunet) [Northern New Ireland]
Rub Drum (Lunet), late 19th–early 20th century
Northern New Ireland
Wood, shell opercula; L. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1477)
1979.206.1477
Image (To'o) Representing the God 'Oro [Maohi (Tahitian) people, Tahiti, French Polynesia]
Image (To'o) Representing the God 'Oro, 18th century
Maohi (Tahitian) people, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Wood, coconut husk fiber, traces of feathers; H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1481)
1979.206.1481
Fly whisk (Tahiri [?]) [Probably Rurutu or Tupua'i, Austral Islands, French Polynesia]
Fly Whisk (Tahiri [?]), early to mid-19th century
Probably Rurutu or Tupua'i, Austral Islands, French Polynesia
Wood, fiber, human hair; H. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1487)
1979.206.1487
House Post Figure (Amo) [Maori people, Te Arawa region, Aotearoa (New Zealand)]
House Post Figure (Amo), ca. 1800
Maori people, Te Arawa region, Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Wood; H. 43 in. (109 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1508)
1979.206.1508
Breastplate (Tema, Tombe, or Tepatu) [Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands]
Breastplate (Tema, Tambe, or Tepatu), late 19th–early 20th century
Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Tridacna shell, turtle shell, trade cloth, fiber; Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1519)
1979.206.1519
Carrying Tray [Wardaman people, Northern Territory, Australia]
Carrying Tray, early 20th century
Wardaman people, Northern Territory, Australia
Wood, paint; L. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1531)
1979.206.1531
Shield (Wunda) [Western Australia]
Shield (Wunda), 19th–early 20th century
Western Australia
Wood, paint; H. 25 in. (63.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1532)
1979.206.1532
Boomerang [Australia]
Boomerang, 19th–early 20th century
Wardaman people, Northern Territory, Australia
Wood; L. 31 in. (78.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1539)
1979.206.1539
Belt Ornament or Pendant [Probably western Kimberley Region, Western Australia]
Belt Ornament or Pendant, early 20th century
Probably western Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Pearl shell, ocher, hair; H. (pendant) 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1540)
1979.206.1540
Boomerang [Probably Boulia region, western Queensland, Australia]
Boomerang, 19th–early 20th century
Probably Boulia region, western Queensland, Australia
Wood; L. 26 3/8 in. (67 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1552)
1979.206.1552
Spirit Canoe (Wuramon) [Asmat people, Yamas village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia]
Spirit Canoe (Wuramon), mid-20th century
Asmat people, Yamas village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, paint, fiber; L. 342 in. (868.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1558)
1979.206.1558
Kava Bowl in the Form of a Turtle (Darivonu) [Fiji]
Kava Bowl in the Form of a Turtle (Darivonu), early 19th century
Fiji
Wood; L. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1579)
1979.206.1579
Gable Ornament (P'naret) [Big Nambas people, Malakula Island, Vanuatu]
Gable Ornament (P'naret), mid-20th century
Big Nambas people, Malakula Island, Vanuatu
Fern wood; H. 41 in. (104.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1584)
1979.206.1584
Male figure [Wood, paint, fiber, shell, cassowary quills]
Male Figure, early to mid-20th century
Asmat people, Munu village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, paint, fiber, shell, cassowary quills; H. 49 1/2 in. (125.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1589)
1979.206.1589
Boomerang [Western Kimberley Region, Western Australia]
Boomerang, mid- to late 19th century
Western Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Wood, paint; L. 21 7/8 in. (55.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1608)
1979.206.1608
Shield [Western Australia (?)]
Shield, 19th–early 20th century
Western Australia (?)
Wood, paint; H. 29 in. (73.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1610)
1979.206.1610
Bis Pole [Asmat people, Omadesep village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia]
Bis Pole, late 1950s
Asmat people, Omadesep village, New Guinea, Papua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Wood, paint, fiber; H. 216 in. (548.6 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1611)
1979.206.1611
Stick God (Akua Ka'ai) [Hawai'i]
Stick God (Akua Ka'ai), 18th–early 19th century
Hawai'i
Wood; H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1625)
1979.206.1625
Boomerang [Northern Territory, Australia]
Boomerang, late 19th–early 20th century
Northern Territory, Australia
Wood; L. 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1667)
1979.206.1667
Shield [Probably western Queensland, Australia]
Shield, 19th–early 20th century
Probably western Queensland, Australia
Wood, paint; H. 25 5/8 in. (65.1 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1688)
1979.206.1688
Helmet Mask (Temes Mbalmbal) [Southwest Malakula Island, Vanuatu]
Helmet Mask (Temes Mbalmbal), early to mid-20th century
Southwest Malakula Island, Vanuatu
Wood, vegetable fiber, pig's tusks, glass, metal, paint; H. 26 in. (66 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1697)
1979.206.1697
Lidded Container: Equestrian Figure [Mali; Dogon]
Lidded Container. Equestrian Figure, 16th–20th century
Mali; Dogon
Wood, metal staples; H. 33 3/4 in. (85.73 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.173a-c)
1979.206.173a-c
Doorboard  (Jovo or Tale) [Kanak peoples, northern Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia]
Doorboard (Jovo or Tale), late 19th–early 20th century
Kanak peoples, northern Grande Terre Island, New Caledonia
Wood, paint; H. 76 in. (193 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1758)
1979.206.1758
Sash (Lafi) [Probably Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna]
Sash (Lafi), late 19th–early 20th century
Probably Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna
Barkcloth, pigment; L. 143 1/4 in. (363.9 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1777)
1979.206.1777
Shield [Northeastern Queensland, Australia]
Shield, mid- to late 19th century
Northeastern Queensland, Australia
Wood, paint; H. 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.1802)
1979.206.1802
Censer (Incensario) [Costa Rica or Nicaragua]
Censer (Incensario), 10th–12th century
Costa Rica or Nicaragua
Ceramic, pigment; H. 23 7/16 in. (58.7 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.378a,b)
1979.206.378a,b
Two bird ornaments [Peru; Nazca]
Two bird ornaments, 1st–2nd century
Peru; Nazca
Gold; H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979 (1979.206.511,.512)
1979.206.511-.512
Giulio Cesare Procaccini: Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Dominic and Angels
Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Dominic and Angels
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (Italian, Milanese, 1574–1625)
Oil on canvas; 101 1/8 x 56 3/8 in. (256.9 x 143.2 cm)
Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift, 1979 (1979.209)
1979.209
Dish [Syria]
Dish, second half of 12th century
Syria
Composite body, carved in relief, incised, and painted under a clear glaze; H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1979 (1979.210)
1979.210
Icon with Christ Antiphonetes [Byzantine]
Icon with Christ Antiphonetes, ca. 1350 or later
Byzantine; Probably made in Greece
Steatite; 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/4 in. (6.7 x 5.4 x 1.9 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1979 (1979.217)
1979.217
Pair of earrings [Greater Syria]
Pair of earrings, 11th century
Greater Syria
Gold. fabricated from wire and sheet, decorated with granulation; originally outlined with strung pearls and/or stones; 1 x 1 1/4 in. (2.5 x 3.3 cm)
Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, and Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1979 (1979.278.2a,b)
1979.278.2ab
The Buli Master: Stool
Stool, 19th century
The Buli Master
Luba peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, metal studs; H. 24 in. (61 cm)
Purchase, Buckeye Trust and Charles B. Benenson Gifts, Rogers Fund and funds from various donors, 1979 (1979.290)
1979.290
Wharton Esherick: Music stand
Music stand, 1962
Wharton Esherick (American, 1887–1970), Designer
Cherry wood
Gift of Dr. Irwin R. Berman, in memory of his father, Allan Lake Berman, 1979 (1979.320)
1979.320
Mariano Fortuny: Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble, 1934
Mariano Fortuny (Italian, born Spain, 1871–1949)
Pale-blue pleated silk; L. at center back 38 in. (96.5 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Anthony Wilson, 1979 (1979.344.11a,b)
1979.344.11a,b
Bathing ensemble [American]
Bathing ensemble, ca. 1870
American
Beige-and-brown printed striped wool with brown-and-red printed wool bands with Greek-key motif; L. at center back. Dress 49 1/4 in. (125.1 cm), Bloomers 38 in. (96.5 cm)
Gift of The New York Historical Society, 1979 (1979.346.18a,b)
1979.346.18a,b
Ewer [China]
Ewer, Eastern Jin dynasty (ca. 317–420), second half of 4th century
China
Stoneware with celadon glaze (Yue ware); H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Linburn, 1979 (1979.353)
1979.353
Female Figure [Mexico; Jalisco]
Female Figure, 1st century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Mexico; Jalisco
Ceramic; H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm)
The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mrs. Nelson A. Rockfeller, 1979 (1979.355)
1979.355
Paul Delvaux: The Great Sirens
The Great Sirens, 1947
Paul Delvaux (Belgian, 1897–1994)
Oil on Masonite; 79 1/2 x 112 1/2 in. (203 x 305 cm)
Gift of Julian J. Aberbach, 1979 (1979.356)
1979.356
Johann Anton Stauffer: Guitar
Guitar, ca. 1835–40
Johann Anton Stauffer (Austrian, ca. 1805–after 1851)
Vienna
Wood, various materials; L. 33 3/16 in. (84.2 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1979 (1979.390)
1979.390
John Quincy Adams Ward: The Freedman
The Freedman, 1863; this cast, 1891
John Quincy Adams Ward (American, 1830–1910)
Bronze; 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (49.5 x 37.5 x 24.8 cm)
Gift of Charles Anthony Lamb and Barea Lamb Seeley, in memory of their grandfather, Charles Rollinson Lamb, 1979 (1979.394)
1979.394
Ralph Earl: Elijah Boardman
Elijah Boardman, 1789
Ralph Earl (American, 1751–1801)
Oil on canvas; 83 x 51 in. (210.8 x 129.5 cm)
Bequest of Susan W. Tyler, 1979 (1979.395)
1979.395
Johannes Vermeer: Study of a Young Woman
Study of a Young Woman, probably ca. 1665–67
Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675)
Oil on canvas; 17 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (44.5 x 40 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, in memory of Theodore Rousseau Jr., 1979 (1979.396.1)
1979.396.1
Christ Presenting the Keys to Peter and the Law to Paul [German (Westphalia)]
Christ Presenting the Keys to Peter and the Law to Paul, second half of 12th century
German (Westphalia)
Elephant ivory; 5 15/16 x 3 11/16 in. (15.1 x 9.4 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1979 (1979.399)
1979.399
Enthroned Virgin and Child [English]
Enthroned Virgin and Child, ca. 1300
England (probably London)
Elephant ivory; 10 3/4 x 5 5/16 x 3 3/4 in. (27.3 x 13.5 x 9.6 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1979 (1979.402)
1979.402
Camille Corot: Fontainebleau: Fontainebleau: Oak Trees at Bas-Bréau
Fontainebleau: Oak Trees at Bas-Bréau, 1832 or 1833
Camille Corot (French, 1796–1875)
Oil on paper laid down on wood; 15 5/8 x 19 1/2 in. (39.7 x 49.5 cm)
Inscribed (verso): Cette étude de mon maître Corot peinte vers 1830 / qui lui a servi pour son tableau d'Hagar dans le désert / fut donné [par lui à?] Célestin Nanteuil en 183[5?] / Je l'ai retrouvé en fort mauvais état en 1884 / à Ma . . . lle [Marseille?] Je l'ai nettoyée et fait mettre / sur Panneau dans l'état où elle se trouve / Corot l'estimait comme une de ses meilleurs. / Français (This study by my master Corot painted about 1830 / which he used for his painting of Hagar in the desert / was given [by him to?] Célestin Nanteuil in 183[5?] / I rediscovered it in very bad condition in 1884 / at Ma . . .lle [Marseille?] I cleaned it and had it put / on panel, its present state. / Corot considered it one of his best. / Français)
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1979 (1979.404)
1979.404
Dish [Iznik, Turkey]
Dish, last quarter of 16th century; Ottoman
Iznik, Turkey
Composite body, painted and glazed; H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Diam. 11 1/2 in. (28.5 cm)
Purchase, Richard S. Perkins Gift and Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 1979 (1979.412)
1979.412
Jar [Korea]
Jar, Chosôn dynasty (1392–1910), second half of 18th century
Korea
White porcelain; H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1979 (1979.413.1)
1979.413.1
Jar [Korea]
Jar, Chosôn dynasty (1392–1910), 18th century
Korea
Porcelain with underglaze copper-red decoration of grapevine; H. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm)
The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1979 (1979.413.2)
1979.413.2
Square bottle [Korea]
Square bottle, Chosôn dynasty (1392–1910), 19th century
Korea
Porcelain; H. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm)
The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1979 (1979.413.3)
1979.413.3
Bonnie Cashin: Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble, fall 1964
Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000)
Turquoise suede and blue, turquoise, and green striped wool mohair
Gift of Helen and Philip Sills Collection of Bonnie Cashin Clothes, 1979 (1979.431.50a,b)
1979.431.50ab
Bonnie Cashin: Suit
Suit, fall 1964
Bonnie Cashin (American, 1915–2000)
Magenta-and-plum checked wool mohair, plum wool double knit, plum suede
Gift of Helen and Philip Sills Collection of Bonnie Cashin Clothes, 1979 (1979.431.51a-c)
1979.431.51a-c
Tomb guardian (zhenmushou) [China]
Tomb guardian (zhenmushou), Northern Wei to Northern Qi dynasties, mid- to late 6th century
China
Earthenware with pigment; H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Purchase, Ann Eden Woodward Foundation Gift, 1979 (1979.438)
1979.438
Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat [Iran]
Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.; Parthian period
Iran
Gilded silver; H. 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm)
Purchase, Rogers Fund, Enid A. Haupt, Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, Mrs. Muriel Palitz and Geert C.E. Prins Gifts; Pauline V. Fullerton Bequest; and Bequests of Mary Cushing Fosburgh, Edward C. Moore and Stephen Whitney Phoenix, by exchange, 1979 (1979.447)
1979.447
Wen Zhengming: Garden of the Unsuccessful Politician
Garden of the Unsuccessful Politician, Ming dynasty, dated 1551
Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470–1559)
Album of eight paintings with facing pages of calligraphy; ink on paper; 10 7/16 x 10 3/4 in. (26.6 x 27.3 cm)
Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1979 (1979.458.1)
1979.458.1
Fath Allah Shirazi: Lacquer comb and mirror case
Lacquer comb and mirror case, 1878
Signed and dated. Fath Allah Shirazi, 1295 A.H.
Iran
Papier-mâché, painted, varnished, and gilded; L. at front 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm), W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Gift of Irma B. Wilkinson, 1979 (1979.460.2ab)
1979.460.2ab
An Unusual Assembly [Iran]
An Unusual Assembly, late 19th–early 20th century
Iran
Ink, transparent colors, and gold on paper; 9 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (23.5 x 14.7 cm)
Gift of Charles and Irma Wilkinson, 1979 (1979.461)
1979.461
Georges Braque: Guitar and Still Life on a Gueridon
Guitar and Still Life on a Guéridon, 1922
Georges Braque (French, 1882–1963)
Oil with sand on canvas; 75 x 27 3/4 in. (190.5 x 70.5 cm)
Gift of Louise Reinhardt Smith, in honor of William S. Lieberman, 1979 (1979.481)
1979.481
Childe Hassam: Peach Blossoms-Villiers-le-Bel
Peach Blossoms—Villiers-le-Bel, ca. 1887–89
Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)
Oil on canvas; 21 1/2 x 18 1/8 in. (54.6 x 46 cm)
Gift of Mrs. J. Augustus Barnard, 1979 (1979.490.9)
1979.490.9
Possibly mark of John Watson: Ice bucket
Ice bucket, 1838–39
Possibly mark of John Watson (British, active in Sheffield 1795–after 1840)
Silver; H. 11 1/4 in. (27.3 cm)
Gift of Margaret M. Carney, in memory of Farrell Joseph Carney, 1979 (1979.497)
1979.497
Morse, with Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata [Italian]
Morse, with Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1300–1325
Italian; Made in Tuscany
Copper gilt, with champlevé enamel; Diam. 4 1/2 in. (10.8 cm)
Gift of Georges and Edna Seligmann, in memory of his father, Simon Seligmann, the collector of Medieval Art, and of his brother, René, 1979 (1979.498.2)
1979.498.2
Gong Xian: Landscapes and Trees
Landscapes and Trees, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1679
Gong Xian (Chinese, 1619–1689)
Album of twelve paintings; ink on paper; 6 1/4 x 7 9/16 in. (15.9 x 19.2 cm)
Facing pages inscribed by the artist
From the P. Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Family Collection
Gift of Wen and Constance Fong, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Dillon, 1979 (1979.499)
1979.499
Bookcover with scenes from the life of the Buddha [India or Nepal]
Bookcover with scenes from the life of the Buddha, ca. first half of 10th century
India or Nepal
Ink and color on wood, with metal insets; 2 1/2 x 22 3/8 in. (6.4 x 56.8 cm)
Gift of The Kronos Collections and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Findlay, 1979 (1979.511)
1979.511
The Queen of Sheba Enthroned [Iran]
The Queen of Sheba Enthroned, late 19th–early 20th century
Iran
Inks, colors, and gold on paper; 11 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (29.2 x 14.6 cm)
Gift of Charles K. Wilkinson, 1979 (1979.518.1)
1979.518.1
Muhammad Shafi<SUP>c</SUP>: Leaf of calligraphy
Leaf of calligraphy, early 19th century
Signed. Muhammad Shafic known as Vesal
Iran
Ink, colors, and gold on paper; 9 x 5 3/8 in. (23 x 14 cm)
Gift of Charles K. Wilkinson, 1979 (1979.518.6)
1979.518.6
Marriage contract [Iran]
Marriage contract, 1874
Signed. Abu’l Qasim Farhang
Iran
Ink, colors, and gold on paper; 10 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (26.3 x 14.3 cm)
Gift of Charles K. Wilkinson, 1979 (1979.518.5a-q)
1979.518.5a-q
Giovanni David: A Masked Gentleman at a Coffee House: From Divers Portraits
A Masked Gentleman at a Coffee House. From Divers Portraits, 1775
Giovanni David (Italian, 1743–1790)
Etching and aquatint printed in brown ink; 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (23.9 x 16.6 cm)
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1979 (1979.525.1)
1979.525.1
Standing Female Figure with Mortar and Pestle [Mali; Dogon]
Standing Female Figure with Mortar and Pestle, 16th–20th century
Mali; Dogon
Wood, iron; H. 22 1/4 in. (56.52 cm)
Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1979 (1979.541.12)
1979.541.12
David Hockney: Henry, Seventh Avenue
Henry, Seventh Avenue, 1972
David Hockney (British, born 1937)
Colored crayon on paper; 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
Gift of Henry Geldzahler, 1979 (1979.546)
© David Hockney
1979.546
Carleton E. Watkins: View on the Columbia, Cascades
View on the Columbia, Cascades, 1867
Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916)
Albumen silver print from glass negative; 15 3/4 x 20 5/8 in. (40 x 52.4 cm)
Warner Communications Inc. Purchase Fund and Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1979 (1979.622)
1979.622
Round gown [Italian]
Round gown, ca. 1795
Italian
Silk, linen
Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1979 (1979.20a–f)
1979.20a-f
Christian Frederick Martin: Guitar
Guitar, ca. 1838
Christian Frederick Martin (American, born Germany, 1796–1873)
New York
Wood, various materials; L. 36 13/16 in. (93.5 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1979 (1979.380a)
1979.380a
Wine container [Japan]
Wine container, Momoyama period (1573–1615), ca. 1596–1600
Japan
Lacquered wood; H. 9 7/8 in. (25 cm)
Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, by exchange, 1980 (1980.6)
1980.6
Double-Headed Figure [Ecuador; Valdivia]
Double-Headed Figure, end of 3rd millennium B.C.
Ecuador; Valdivia
Ceramic; H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Gift of Margaret B. Zorach, 1980 (1980.34.1)
1980.34.1
Mask [Ecuador; Tolita/Tumaco]
Mask, 1st century B.C.–4th century A.D.
Ecuador; Tolita/Tumaco
Ceramic; H. 5 in. (12.8 cm)
Gift of Margaret B. Zorach, 1980 (1980.34.21)
1980.34.21
Spotted feline [Ecuador; Tolita/Tumaco]
Spotted feline, 1st century B.C.–4th century A.D.
Ecuador; Tolita/Tumaco
Bone; H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Gift of Margaret B. Zorach, 1980 (1980.34.22)
1980.34.22
Standing figure [Ecuador; Jama Coaque]
Standing figure, 1st–5th century
Ecuador; Jama Coaque
Ceramic; H. 13 in. (33 cm)
Gift of Margaret B. Zorach, 1980 (1980.34.38)
1980.34.38a
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo: A Dance in the Country
A Dance in the Country, ca. 1755
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian, 1727–1804)
Oil on canvas; 29 3/4 x 47 1/4 in. (75.6 x 120 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1980 (1980.67)
1980.67
Funerary Vessel [Ghana; Akan, Asante]
Funerary Vessel, 19th–20th century
Ghana; Akan, Asante
Terracotta; Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Milton F. Rosenthal Gift, 1980 (1980.68)
1980.68
Marked by Jean-Baptiste-François Chéret : Ewer
Ewer, 1784–85
Marked by Jean-Baptiste-François Chéret (French, master in 1759)
Paris
Silver; H. 12 15/16 in. (32.9 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1980 (1980.79)
1980.79
Standing Figure [Ecuador; Valdivia]
Standing Figure, end of 3rd millennium B.C.
Ecuador; Valdivia
Ceramic; H. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Gift of Timothy, Peter, and Jonathan Zorach, 1980 (1980.83.12)
1980.83.12
Standing Figure [Ecuador; Valdivia]
Standing Figure, late 3rd millennium B.C.
Ecuador; Valdivia
Stone; H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Gift of Timothy, Peter, and Jonathan Zorach, 1980 (1980.83.13)
1980.83.13
Female Figure [Ecuador; Valdivia]
Female Figure, end of 3rd millennium B.C.
Ecuador; Valdivia
Ceramic; H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Gift of Timothy, Peter, and Jonathan Zorach, 1980 (1980.83.15)
1980.83.15
Stanley William Hayter: Cinq Personnages
Cinq Personnages, 1946
Stanley William Hayter (British, 1901–1988)
Engraving and soft-ground etching; Sheet. 20 1/8 x 23 3/16 in. (51.1 x 66.4 cm); plate: 14 15/16 x 24 in. (37.9 x 61 cm)
Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1980 (1980.117.1)
1980.117.1
Camille Corot: View of Lormes
View of Lormes, early 1840s
Camille Corot (French, 1796–1875)
Oil on canvas; 6 1/2 x 21 5/8 in. (16.5 x 54.9 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mendelsohn, 1980 (1980.203.4)
1980.203.4
Jacob Ochtervelt: The Love Letter
The Love Letter, ca. 1670
Jacob Ochtervelt (Dutch, 1634–1682)
Oil on canvas; 36 x 25 in. (91.4 x 63.5 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mendelsohn, 1980 (1980.203.5)
1980.203.5
Léon Spilliaert: Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait, 1907
Léon Spilliaert (Belgian, 1881–1946)
Gouache, watercolor, and colored pencil on paper; 20 3/4 x 14 7/8 in. (52.7 x 37.8 cm)
Gift of William S. Lieberman, in honor of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1980 (1980.208)
1980.208
Mattheus van Beveren: Cupid on a Lion
Cupid on a Lion, ca. 1675–90
Mattheus van Beveren (Flemish, ca. 1630–1690)
Flemish
Ivory, ebony base; H. of statuette 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), H. of base 4 1/2 in. (10.4 cm)
Purchase, Gift of Ogden Mills and Irwin Untermyer, by exchange, 1980 (1980.220)
1980.220
Playing at Quintain [French (Paris?)]
Playing at Quintain, ca. 1500
French (Paris?)
Colorless glass, silver stain, and vitreous paint; Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1980 (1980.223.6)
1980.223.6
John White Alexander: Repose
Repose, 1895
John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)
Oil on canvas; 52 1/4 x 63 5/8 in. (132.7 x 161.6 cm)
Anonymous Gift, 1980 (1980.224)
1980.224
Natvar Bhavsar: Yosemite IV
Yosemite IV, 1980
Natvar Bhavsar (American, born India, 1934)
Acrylic on paper; 46 x 42 in. (116.7 x 106.5 cm)
Edith C. Blum Fund, 1980 (1980.227)
1980.227
Architectural Frieze [French]
Architectural Frieze, second quarter of 12th century
French; Possibly from the abbey church at Cluny, Burgundy
Limestone; 11 1/2 x 22 x 8 3/4 in. (29.2 x 55.9 x 22.2 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1980 (1980.263.1)
1980.263.1
Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus (Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers) [French]
Theodosius Arrives at Ephesus (Scene from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers), ca. 1200–1205
French; From the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Rouen
Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint; 25 x 28 1/4 in. (63.5 x 71.4 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1980 (1980.263.4)
1980.263.4
John Townsend: Drop-leaf Pembroke table
Drop-leaf Pembroke table, 1790–1800
John Townsend (American, 1733–1809)
Newport, Rhode Island
Mahogany, satinwood, chestnut; 27 1/4 x 36 1/2 x 33 1/8 in. (69.2 x 92.7 x 84.1 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl De La Cour, Jr., 1980 (1980.293)
1980.293
Cristobal Balenciaga: Evening dress
Evening dress, ca. 1959
Cristobal Balenciaga (French, born Spain, 1895–1972)
Pink silk gazar with matching pink feathers
Gift of Louise Rorimer Dushkin, 1980 (1980.338.6)
1980.338.6
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe:
"MR" armchair, 1927
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (American, born Germany, 1886–1969), Designer
Tubular steel, painted caning; 31 1/2 x 22 x 37 in. (80 x 55.9 x 94 cm)
Purchase, Theodore R. Gamble Jr. Gift, in honor of his mother, Mrs. Theodore Robert Gamble, 1980 (1980.351)
1980.351
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo: The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy
The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy, sketch for a ceiling painting
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian, 1696–1770)
Oil on canvas; Oval painted surface, 33 1/8 x 27 1/8 in. (84.1 x 68.9 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1980 (1980.363)
1980.363
Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection [German]
Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, 1300–1325
German; Made in Cologne (possibly), Rhine valley
Silver gilt with translucent and opaque enamels; 2 3/8 x 3 7/16 in. (6.1 x 8.7 cm)
Gift of Ruth Blumka, 1980 (1980.366)
1980.366
Henry Fuseli (Johann Heinrich Füssli): The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches
The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796
Henry Fuseli (Johann Heinrich Füssli) (Swiss, 1741–1825)
Oil on canvas; 40 x 49 3/4 in. (101.6 x 126.4 cm)
Purchase, Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, by exchange, and Victor Wilbour Memorial, The Alfred N. Punnett Endowment, Marquand and Charles B. Curtis Funds, 1980 (1980.411)
1980.411
Linga with one face (Ekamukhalinga) [Afghanistan]
Linga with one face (Ekamukhalinga), Shahi period, 9th century
Afghanistan
Marble; H. 22 7/16 in. (56.8 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1980 (1980.415)
1980.415
Ballcourt Marker [Mexico; Teotihuacan]
Ballcourt Marker, 3rd–7th century
Mexico; Teotihuacan
Stone; H. 41 3/4 in. (106 cm)
Purchase, The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, by exchange, 1980 (1980.418)
1980.418
Charles Biederman: New York, Number 18
New York, Number 18, 1938
Charles Biederman (American, born 1906)
Painted wood and plastic; 31 x 21 1/2 x 4 in. (78.7 x 54.6 x 10.2 cm)
Arthur Hoppock Hearn Fund, 1980 (1980.419)
© Charles Biederman
1980.419
Wang Shimin: Landscape in the Style of Huang Gongwang
Landscape in the Style of Huang Gongwang, dated 1666
Wang Shimin (Chinese, 1592–1680)
Hanging scroll; ink on paper; Image. 53 x 22 1/4 in. (134.6 x 56.5 cm)
Inscribed by the artist
Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family
Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1980 (1980.426.2)
1980.426.2
Seated Male Figure [Ghana; Akan]
Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century
Ghana; Akan
Wood, kaolin; H. 19 in. (48.26 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin A. Scharfman, in memory of Dr. Milton Gross, 1980 (1980.429)
1980.429
Dragonesque Brooch [Provincial Roman]
Dragonesque Brooch, 1st century
Provincial Roman, probably made in Britain
Bronze with champlevé enamel; 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3 /16 in. (4.7 x 2.2 x 8 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1980 (1980.450)
1980.450
Two beads [Syria]
Two beads, 11th century; Fatimid
Syria
Gold, fabricated from wire and strips of sheet, decorated with granulation; L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Max Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Purchase, Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah Gift, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1980 (1980.456)
Purchase, Mobil Foundation Inc. Gift, 1980 (1980.457)
1980.456,7
Attributed to Christian Wiltberger: Tea and coffee service
Tea and coffee service, ca. 1800
Attributed to Christian Wiltberger (American, 1766–1851)
Silver; Coffeepot (1980.503.1). Overall: 14 1/2 x 10 15/16 x 5 5/8 in., 1292 grams (36.8 x 27.8 x 14.3 cm, 41.539 troy ounces); Foot: 4 3/16 x 4 5/16 in. (10.6 x 11 cm); Teapot (1980.503.2): Overall: 7 x 11 5/16 x 4 1/2 in., 680 grams (17.8 x 28.7 x 11.4 cm, 21.863 troy ounces); Base: 5 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. (13.7 x 7.9 cm); Sugar bowl (1980.503.3): Overall: 9 13/16 x 4 1/8 in., 451 grams (24.9 x 10.5 cm, 14.5 troy ounces); Foot: 3 7/16 x 3 5/16 in. (8.7 x 8.4 cm); Creamer (1980.503.4): Overall: 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 x 2 5/8 in., 187.7 grams (16.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm, 6.035 troy ounces); Foot: 2 11/16 x 2 5/8 in. (6.8 x 6.7 cm)
Gift of H. H. Walker Lewis, in memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. S. Lewis, 1980 (1980.503.1-4)
1980.503.1-.4
Charles and Ray Eames: Wire side chair
Wire side chair, 1951
Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978); Ray Eames (American, 1912–1988); manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, Michigan
Metal wire, painted black; H. 33 in. (83.8 cm), W. 18 in. (45.7 cm), D. 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Gift of David Allen Hanks, 1980 (1980.509)
1980.509
Anthony van Dyck: Christ and the Pharisees
Christ and the Pharisees
Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641)
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash; 6 x 8 1/2 in. (15.2 x 21.5 cm)
Gift of Victor Sordan, 1980 (1980.515)
1980.515
Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath [Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)]
Buddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, Kushan Period, ca. 3rd century
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Gray schist; 11 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (28.6 x 32.4 cm)
Gift of Daniel Slott, 1980 (1980.527.4)
1980.527.4
Ornamental Mask [Peru; Moche]
Ornamental mask, 1st–3rd century
Peru; Moche
Silvered copper, shell; H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Gift of Jane Costello Goldberg, from the collection of Arnold I. Goldberg, 1980 (1980.563.18)
1980.563.18
Roger Vivier: Evening pump
Evening pump, 1961
Designed by Roger Vivier (French, 1907–1998)
Leather, silk, glass, plastic, metal, metallic thread; L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Gift of Valerian Stux-Rybar, 1980 (1980.597.4)
1980.597.4
Qur'an [Turkey]
Qur'an, dated 1266 A.H. / A.D. 1848
Turkey
Ink, colors, and gold on paper; 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (15.9 x 10.8 cm)
Gift of Elizabeth Riley, 1980 (1980.603)
1980.603
Edward Anthony and Henry T. Anthony: Broadway on a Rainy Day
Broadway on a Rainy Day, 1859
Edward Anthony (American, 1818–1888); Henry T. Anthony (American, 1814–1884)
Albumen silver prints from glass negatives; Each 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in. (7.2 x 7.2 cm)
Warner Communications Inc. Purchase Fund, 1980 (1980.1056.3)
1980.1056.3
Hilla Becher and Bernd Becher: Watertowers
Watertowers, 1967–80; printed 1980
Hilla Becher (German, born 1934); Bernd Becher (German, 1931–2007)
Gelatin silver prints; overall 101 3/8 x 32 1/4 in. (257.5 x 82 cm)
Warner Communications Inc. Purchase Fund, 1980 (1980.1074a–p)
Courtesy of Sonnabend Gallery
1980.1074.a-p
Édouard Manet: The Boy with a Sword
The Boy with a Sword, 1862
Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)
Etching and aquatint, third state; 12 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (31.8 x 23.8 cm)
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1980 (1980.1077)
1980.1077
Gold beads from a necklace [Saudi Arabia]
Gold beads from a necklace, 19th–early 20th century
Saudi Arabia
Fabricated from sheet, wire, and swaged wire, decorated with granulation, set with turquoise; Max. L. of bead 1 3/5 in. (4.05 cm), Max. Diam. 4/5 in. (2 cm)
Purchase, Mobil Foundation Inc. Gift, 1980 (1980.306a-e)
1980.306a-e
Steelyard Weight with a Bust of a Byzantine Princess [Byzantine]
Steelyard Weight with a Bust of a Byzantine Princess, 400–450
Early Byzantine (Eastern Roman Empire)
Copper alloy, lead; Overall. 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (24.2 x 11.5 x 7.1 cm); 51 lb. (2.3 kg); hook: 8 7/8 x 3 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (22.6 x 7.6 x 3.2 x 0.7 cm)
Gifts of J. Pierpont Morgan, Mrs. Robert J. Levy, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, George Blumenthal, Coudert Brothers, and Mrs. Lucy W. Drexel, by exchange; Bequest of George Blumenthal and Theodore M. Davis Collection; Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, by exchange; and Rogers Fund, 1980 (1980.416ab)
1980.416ab
Segment of a Crosier Shaft [North Spain]
Segment of a Crosier Shaft, late 12th century
North Spain
Elephant ivory; H. 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm), D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
The Cloisters Collection, 1981 (1981.1)
1981.1
Fibula [Morocco]
Fibula, 19th century
Morocco
Silver, red and green transparent glass; L. 46 1/2 in. (118 cm)
Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981 (1981.5.2)
1981.5.2
Earrings [Morocco]
Earrings, 17th century
Morocco
Fabricated from sheet and wire, engraved, enameled, and set with rubies and emeralds; 3.07 in. (7.8 cm)
Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981 (1981.5.16,17)
1981.5.16,17
Beads [Morocco]
Beads, 18th century
Morocco
Fabricated from sheet and set with emeralds and rubies and/or fine garnets; 10.04 x 8.11 in. (25.5 x 20.6 cm)
Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981 (1981.5.18,19)
1981.5.18,19
Plate [Greek, Attic]
Plate, ca. 520–510 B.C.; red-figure
Greek, Attic
Signed by Epiktetos as painter
Terracotta; Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Purchase, The Bothmer Purchase Fund, and Norbert Schimmel Foundation Inc. and Christos G. Bastis Gifts, 1981 (1981.11.10)
1981.11.10
Head of a ram [Mesopotamia]
Head of a ram, 3300–3100 B.C.; Late Uruk period
Mesopotamia
Ceramic, paint; 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Purchase, James N. Spear Gift, 1981 (1981.53)
1981.53
Lucas Cranach the Elder: Portrait of a Man with a Gold-Embroidered Cap
Portrait of a Man with a Gold-Embroidered Cap, 1532
Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)
Oil on wood; 20 x 14 3/8 in. (50.8 x 36.5 cm)
Bequest of Gula V. Hirschland, 1980 (1981.57.1)
1981.57.1
Standing bodhisattva [Nepal]
Standing bodhisattva, 8th–9th century
Nepal
Gilt copper alloy; H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
Gift of Margery and Harry Kahn, 1981 (1981.59)
1981.59
Unidentified artist: Segment of a Daihokobutsu Kegongyo [Japan]
Segment of a Daihokobutsu Kegongyo (Avatamsaka Sutra), Nara period (710–794), ca. 744
Unidentified artist
Japan
Silver ink on indigo paper; 9 3/4 x 21 1/8 in. (24.8 x 53.7 cm)
Purchase, Mrs. Jackson Burke Gift, 1981 (1981.75)
1981.75
Nabil Nahas: Tink Tonk
Tink Tonk, 1979–80
Nabil Nahas (Lebanese, born 1949)
Acrylic on canvas; 60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Anonymous Gift, 1981 (1981.80)
© Nabil R. Nahas
1981.80
Inkstone and box [China]
Inkstone and box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 18th century, inscribed with dates corresponding to 1370 and 1702
China
Green schist and wood; L. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Gift of Marion Chait Howe and Allan S. Chait, in memory of Ralph M. Chait and Libby E. Chait, 1981 (1981.120.1a-c)
1981.120.1a-c
Head Vessel [Ecuador; Manteño]
Head Vessel, 8th–12th century
Ecuador; Manteño
Ceramic; H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Purchase, The Nelson C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller and Gift of Nathan Cummings, by exchange, 1981 (1981.158)
1981.158
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Magnolia and Irises
Magnolia and Irises, ca. 1908
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933); Tiffany Studios
Leaded Favrile glass; 60 1/4 x 42 in. (153 x 106.7 cm)
Anonymous Gift, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Frank, 1981 (1981.159)
1981.159
Pol Bury: Rods on Round Background
Rods on Round Background, 1963
Pol Bury (Belgian, born 1922)
Wood and metal; Diam. 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Gift of Marlene and Jerome Brody, 1981 (1981.167)
1981.167
Sebastiano Ricci: The Baptism of Christ
The Baptism of Christ
Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, Venetian, 1659–1734)
Oil on canvas; 26 x 40 in. (66 x 101.6 cm)
Inscribed (on cartouche at top of arch): HIC EST FILLIVS / MEVS DILECTV[S] / LVC CAPUT III (This is my beloved Son. Luke 3 [actually Matthew 3:17])
Purchase, Rogers and Gwynne Andrews Funds, and Gift of Jane L. Melville, by exchange, 1981 (1981.186)
1981.186
Banyan [English]
Banyan, ca. 1735
English
Brown figured silk faille
Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1981 (1981.208.2)
1981.208.2
Seated Figure [Mali, Inland Niger Delta region; Djenné]
Seated Figure, 13th century
Mali, Inland Niger Delta region; Djenné
Terracotta; H. 10 x 11 3/4 in. (25.4 x 29.9 cm)
Purchase, Buckeye Trust and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rosenthal Gifts, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and Harris Brisbane Dick and Rogers Funds, 1981 (1981.218)
1981.218
Torso of a Ptolemaic King [Egyptian]
Torso of a Ptolemaic King, Ptolemaic Period, 80–30 B.C.
Egyptian
Dark basalt; H. 36 5/8 in. (93 cm)
Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift and Rogers Fund, 1981 (1981.224.1)
1981.224.1
Peter Paul Rubens: Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment (1614-1673), and Their Son Peter Paul (born 1637)
Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment (1614–1673), and Their Son Peter Paul (born 1637), mid- to late 1630s
Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
Oil on wood; 80 1/4 x 62 1/4 in. (203.8 x 158.1 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, in honor of Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1981 (1981.238)
1981.238
Stirrup-Spout Bottle [Peru; Cupisnique]
Stirrup-Spout Bottle, 12th–5th century B.C.
Peru; Cupisnique
Ceramic; H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Landmann, 1981 (1981.247)
1981.247
Guo Xi: Old Trees, Level Distance
Old Trees, Level Distance, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), ca. 1080
Guo Xi (Chinese, ca. 1000–ca. 1090)
Handscroll; ink and color on silk; 13 3/4 x 41 1/4 in. (34.9 x 104.8 cm)
Gift of John M. Crawford Jr., in honor of Douglas Dillon, 1981 (1981.276)
1981.276
Emperor Huizong: Finches and Bamboo
Finches and Bamboo, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)
Emperor Huizong (Chinese, 1082–1135; r. 1101–25)
Handscroll; ink and color on silk; 11 x 18 in. (27.9 x 45.7 cm)
Inscribed with the cipher of the emperor
John M. Crawford Jr. Collection, Purchase, Douglas Dillon Gift, 1981 (1981.278)
1981.278
Vulture Vessel [Mexico; Aztec]
Vulture Vessel, 15th–early 16th century
Mexico; Aztec
Ceramic; H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Gift of Carol R. Meyer, 1981 (1981.297)
1981.297
Andrea Sacchi: Marcantonio Pasqualini (1614-1691) Crowned by Apollo
Marcantonio Pasqualini (1614–1691) Crowned by Apollo, 1641
Andrea Sacchi (Italian, Roman, 1599–1661)
Oil on canvas; 96 x 76 1/2 in. (243.8 x 194.3 cm)
Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift and Gwynne Andrews Fund, 1981 (1981.317)
1981.317
Panel [Western Bengal, India]
Panel, dated A.H. 905 / 1499–1500 A.D.
Western Bengal, India
Black schist; H. 16 1/8 in. (41 cm), W. 45 5/16 in. (115.1 cm), Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Purchase, Gift of Mrs. Nelson Doubleday and Bequest of Charles R. Gerth, by exchange, 1981 (1981.320)
1981.320
Tent hanging [India]
Tent hanging, ca. 1628–58; Mughal
India
Red silk velvet and gold leaf; 18 x 8 1/2 ft. (5.48 x 2.56 m)
Purchase, Bequest of Helen W. D. Mileham, by exchange, Wendy Findlay Gift, and funds from various donors, 1981 (1981.321)
1981.321
Leaf from a Missal [French]
Leaf from a Missal, ca. 1270–1290
French; Made in Paris
Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; 8 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (22.2 x 14.9 cm)
Purchase, Bequest of Thomas W. Lamont, by exchange, 1981 (1981.322)
1981.322
Headdress (Kapurei [?]) [Sulka people, New Britain]
Headdress (Kapurei [?]), late 19th–early 20th century
Sulka people, New Britain
Wood, paint; H. 43 1/2 in. (110.5 cm)
Gift of Evelyn A. J. Hall, 1981 (1981.331.1)
1981.331.1
Male Figure (Kulap) [Southern New Ireland]
Male Figure (Kulap), late 19th century
Southern New Ireland
Chalk, paint; H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
Gift of Evelyn A. J. Hall, 1981 (1981.331.5)
1981.331.5
Harpoon Head [Old Bering Sea peoples; Alaska]
Harpoon Head, 4th–5th century
Old Bering Sea peoples; Alaska
Ivory (walrus); H. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Rogers Fund, 1981 (1981.358.1)
1981.358.1
Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia: Head of Christ
Head of Christ
Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia (Italian, Florentine, active second half of 14th century)
Tempera on wood, gold ground; Overall, with engaged frame. 11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (29.5 x 20.6 cm); Painted surface: 9 5/8 x 6 1/8 in. (24.4 x 15.6 cm)
Gift of The Jack and Belle Linsky Foundation, 1981 (1981.365.2)
1981.365.2
Zacharias Deichman the Elder: Pair of wine coolers
Pair of wine coolers, 1766
Zacharias Deichman the Elder (active 1731–76)
Russian; Saint Petersburg
Silver; Each H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Diam. of rim 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Gift of Sylvea Bull Curtis, 1981 (1981.367.1,.2)
1981.367.1,.2
Maternity Figure [Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire]
Maternity Figure, 19th–20th century
Senufo peoples; Côte d'Ivoire
Wood, oil patina; H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
Gift of Lawrence Gussman, 1981 (1981.397)
1981.397
Pair of royal earrings, A [Probably Andhra Pradesh, India]
A pair of royal earrings, ca. 1st century B.C.
Probably Andhra Pradesh, India
Gold; Each H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), W. 3 in. (7.6 cm), L. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Gift of The Kronos Collections, 1981 (1981.398.3-4)
1981.398.3,4
Neckrest: Female Figure [Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi]
Neckrest. Female Figure, probably 19th century
Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi
Wood, beads; H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Gift of Margaret Barton Plass, in Honor of William Fagg, C.M.G., 1981 (1981.399)
1981.399
Welcoming Spring [China]
Welcoming Spring, Ming dynasty, 15th century
China
Embroidery on silk gauze; 84 x 25 in. (213.3 x 63.5 cm)
Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981 (1981.410)
1981.410
Open Ring Brooch [Pictish or Irish]
Open Ring Brooch, early 800s
Pictish or Irish; Found near Galway, Ireland
Silver with amber insets; Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), L. (pin) 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Purchase, Rogers Fund, and Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, 1981 (1981.413)
1981.413
Ring with Equestrian Figure [Mali; Dogon peoples]
Ring with Equestrian Figure, 19th–20th century
Mali; Dogon peoples
Copper alloy
Gift of Andre Nasser, 1981 (1981.425.1)
1981.425.1
Container (Kuduo) [Ghana; Akan, Asante]
Container (Kuduo), 18th–19th century
Ghana; Akan, Asante
Brass, pigment; H. 6 7/8 in. (17.46 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Hammer, in memory of Dr. Milton Gross, 1981 (1981.431.14)
1981.431.14
Frank Lloyd Wright: Side chair
Side chair, ca. 1904
Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867–1959)
Oak; 40 1/8 x 15 x 18 7/8 in. (101.9 x 38.1 x 47.9 cm)
Gift of William and Mary Drummond, 1981 (1981.437)
1981.437
Frank Lloyd Wright: Table
Table, ca. 1940
Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867–1959)
Cypress plycore, cypress veneer; 17 5/8 x 30 x 30 in. (44.8 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm)
Gift of Jessica Stevens Loring, 1981 (1981.438.2)
1981.438.2
Mandala of Chandra (God of the Moon) [Nepal]
Mandala of Chandra (God of the Moon), late 14th–early 15th century
Nepal
Distemper on cloth; 16 x 14 1/4 in. (40.6 x 36.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Uzi Zucker, 1981 (1981.465)
1981.465
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy: Cabinet-vitrine
Cabinet-vitrine, 1899
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (Belgian, 1858–1910)
Belgian (Liège)
Red narra wood, ash, copper, enamel, glass; 98 x 84 x 25 in. (248.9 x 213.4 x 63.5 cm)
Marks. SERRURIER/LIEGE (stamped on back three times)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Macklowe, 1981 (1981.512.4)
1981.512.4
Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff: Liber Chronicarum (Nuremberg Chronicle)
Liber Chronicarum (Nuremberg Chronicle)
Author. Hartmann Schedel (1440–1514)
Illustrators: Michael Wolgemut (German, 1434/37–1519), and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (German, ca. 1460–1494)
Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493
Woodcut illustrations with printed text; bound volume: 17 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. (45.2 x 32.5 cm)
George Khuner Collection, Gift of Mrs. George Khuner, 1981 (1981.1178.29)
1981.1178.29
Maxime Du Camp: [Abu Simbel]
[Abu Simbel], 1850
Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894)
Salted paper print (Blanquart-Evrard Process) from paper negative
Robert O. Dougan Collection, Gift of Warner Communications Inc., 1981 (1981.1229.2)
1981.1229.2
James Wallace Black: [Boston from a Hot-Air Balloon]
[Boston from a Hot-Air Balloon], October 13, 1860
James Wallace Black (American, 1825–1896)
Albumen silver print from glass negative; 10 1/16 x 7 15/16 in. (25.6 x 20.2 cm)
Robert O. Dougan Collection, Gift of Warner Communications Inc., 1981 (1981.1229.4)
1981.1229.4
Buddha [Pakistan]
Standing Buddha, ca. 6th century
Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara
Bronze; H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
Purchase, Rogers, Fletcher, Pfeiffer, and Harris Brisbane Dick Funds and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1981 (1981.188ab)
1981.188ab