Works of Art (85)
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Steelyard Weight with a Bust of a Byzantine Princess, 400–450, Early Byzantine (Eastern Roman Empire), Copper alloy, lead (1980.416ab) |
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Finial from a Ritual Staff (Tungkot Malehat), 19th–early 20th century,
Toba Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia,
Copper alloy, resin (1988.143.141) |
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Lamp, ca. 1912–15,
Dirk Van Erp (American, born Netherlands),
San Francisco, California,
Copper, mica (1989.129) |
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Tall clock, ca. 1900,
Charles Rohlfs (American),
Oak, copper (1985.261) |
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Aeneas Erects a Tomb to His Nurse Caieta and Flees the Country of Circe, ca. 1530–35,
Master of the Aeneid (French, Limoges),
Enamel, painted and partly gilded, on copper (88.3.85)
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Anthropomorph, ca. 1500 B.C., India, Uttar Pradesh, Copper (L.1985.42.3) |
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Armor (yoroi), Late Kamakura period, early 14th century, Japanese, Lacquered iron and leather, silk, stenciled leather, copper-gilt (14.100.121) |
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Armorial Gemellion, third quarter of 13th century, Limoges, France, Copper, engraved and gilded, champlevé enamel (49.56.8) |
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Axe, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Songye, Iron, copper, wood (1978.412.370) |
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Between Earth and Heaven, 2006,
El Anatsui (Ghanaian),
Aluminum, copper wire (2007.96) |
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Bow Brooch with Disk, early 700s, Vendel, Copper alloy with mercury gilding and garnet (47.100.25 ab) |
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Bowl, 1899,
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American); Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (Stourbridge Glass Company) (51.121.29) |
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Bracelets and Necklace, 11th–16th century, Mali; Jennenke, Copper alloy (1998.480.6,8;1999.486.6) |
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Brooch in the Form of a Bird of Prey, 500–600, Vendel; made in Scandinavia, Copper alloy with silver overlay (1991.308) |
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Brooch in the Form of a Winged Insect, 4th century, Eastern Germanic, Copper alloy (1993.263) |
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Brooch in the Shape of a Horse, 7th–6th century B.C.; Iron Age, Halstatt period, Copper alloy (1992.107) |
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Brooch in the Shape of a Panther, 100–300, Roman, Copper alloy with silver and niello inlays (47.100.18) |
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Brooch, 600–700, Copper alloy with gilding (53.48.6) |
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Ceremonial Knife (tumi), 10th–15th century, Peru; Chimú, Copper (1987.394.216) |
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Chariot Mount with Three Figures, 300–500, Byzantine; Probably made in Gaul, Copper alloy (47.100.42) |
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Chariot Trappings, 200–400, Provincial Roman, perhaps Thrace, Copper alloy with champlevé enamel (2000.505a-o) |
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Chrismatory, ca. 1200–1220, Limoges, Copper: engraved, chased, and gilt; champlevé enamel: lapis and lavender blue, turquoise, light and dark green, red, and white (17.190.853) |
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Circular Pendant, 700–800, Viking, probably Gotland, Gilded copper alloy (1984.300) |
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Crozier with Serpent Devouring a Flower, ca. 1200–1220, French, made in Limoges, Gilded copper; champlevé enamel; glass cabochons (17.190.833) |
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Cylindrical stand or crown, early 4th millennium B.C.; Chalcolithic period, Levant, Nahal Mishmar, Copper alloy (L.1994.74.9) |
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Dancing four-armed Ganesha, 16th–17th century Nepal Gilt copper alloy (1992.384) |
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Eucharistic Dove, ca. 1215–1235, French; Made in Limoges, Gilded copper with champlevé enamel (17.190.344) |
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Field flask, 17th century; Ottoman, Turkey, Copper, gilded (1984.100) |
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Fierce Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, 10th century, Nepal, Gilt copper alloy with color and gold paint (1982.220.13) |
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Forms in Space, 1927,
John Storrs (American),
Stainless steel and copper (67.238) |
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Goddess Durga as Slayer of the Buffalo-Demon Mahisha (Mahishasuramardini), 14th–15th century, Nepal, Gilt copper alloy, inlaid with semiprecious stones (1986.498) |
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Hand-and-half sword, ca. 1400–1430,
Probably Germany,
Steel and copper alloy (2006.564) |
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Harness Decoration, 100–300, Celtic or Roman, Copper alloy (48.154.5) |
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Head defense for a horse (shaffron), 15th–17th century,
Tibetan or Mongolian,
Iron, leather, and brass or copper alloy (1997.242d)
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Head of a ruler, ca. 2300–2000 B.C., Iran or Mesopotamia, Arsenical copper (47.100.80) |
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Horse Bridle or Belt Ornaments, Gilt copper or copper alloy and cloisonné enamel (17.190.962a-j) |
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Jardinière, ca. 1878,
Émile Reiber (French),
Partially electrogilded copper, silver plated with black patina on red patina background, bronze patina with gold highlights, painted canvas (1991.88a,b) |
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Julius Caesar, ca. 1541,
Couly II Nouailher (French, Limoges),
Enamel, painted and partly gilded, on copper (28.217.2)
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Lion mask door pull, ca. 1425–50,
Germany; Nuremberg,
Copper alloy (2007.20) |
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Loving couple (mithuna), Eastern Ganga dynasty, 13th century, Orissa, India, Ferruginous stone (1970.44) |
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Lunette Spearhead, 1200–800 B.C.; Bronze Age, British, Copper alloy (1998.540.1) |
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Lyre-Shaped Belt Buckle, 600–700, Visigothic, Copper alloy (1990.193.3 ab) |
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The Man of Sorrows, mid-14th century, Central Italy, Gilt copper, champlevé enamel (1982.480) |
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Matchlock musket, 19th century,
Tibetan,
Iron, wood, leather, brass, and copper (36.25.2174) |
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Morse, with Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, 1300–1325, Italian; Made in Tuscany, Copper gilt, with champlevé enamel (1979.498.2) |
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Mount, 100–300, Probably made in Gaul, Copper alloy with champlevé enamel (47.100.6) |
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Multiplate helmet of thirty-two lames, possibly 14th–16th century,
Mongolian or Tibetan,
Iron, silver, gold, and brass or copper alloy (2005.146) |
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Openwork stamp seals, late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C., Central Asia (Bactria-Margiana), Copper alloy (1984.4) |
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Ornamental mask, 1st–3rd century,
Peru; Moche,
Silvered copper, shell (1980.563.18) |
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Oval Brooch, 900–1000, Viking; Made in Scandinavia, Copper alloy with gilding (1982.323.1) |
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Pair of Brooches, 400–600, Ostrogothic, found in Kerch, Ukraine, Copper alloy overlaid with silver (98.11.107-8) |
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Pair of candlesticks, ca. 1560–70,
Master IC (French, Limoges),
Enamel, painted on copper (39.66.1,2)
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Pair of earflares with condors, 2nd–3rd century,
Peru; Moche,
Gold, silver, gilt copper, shell (1979.206.1245,.1246) |
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Pair of Jeweled Bracelets, 500–700, Byzantine; Probably made in Constantinople, Gold, silver, pearl, amethyst, sapphire, glass, quartz, and emerald plasma (17.190.1670, 1671) |
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Pair of Vases, 1890–1900, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Copper (1985.212.1,2) |
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Parade helmet, possibly early 17th century, Turkish, Gilt copper (1995.68) |
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Platter with Fish, 300–500, Roman or Byzantine; Made in Gaul, possibly found in Grand, northwestern France, Copper alloy with tin overlay (47.100.30) |
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Reliquary Cross with Saint George, 800–1200, Byzantine, Copper alloy (2000.526.2) |
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Ring with Equestrian Figure, 19th–20th century, Mali; Dogon peoples, Copper alloy (1981.425.1) |
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Round Box Brooch, 1000–1100, Viking; Made in Gotland, Sweden, Copper alloy with silver and niello inlays (1982.323.2) |
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Round Box Brooch, 700–900, Viking; Made in Gotland, Sweden, Copper alloy (1992.59.1) |
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Rowel Spur, ca. 1400, Spanish, Catalan, Copper, gold, and enamel (14.25.1737) |
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Scarab ring, Dynasty 12 (ca. 1981–1802 B.C.), Egyptian, Amethyst, copper (10.130.910); Scarab with the name of Hatshepsut, early Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, ca. 1473–1458 B.C., Egyptian, Glazed steatite (27.3.206); Heart scarab of Ruru, Dynasty 18–20 (ca. 1550–1070 B.C.), Egyptian, Dark green stone (10.130.1650); Naturalistic scarab, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period (ca. 688–30 B.C.), Egyptian, Alabaster (15.43.136) |
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Seated Buddha Akshobhya (?), the Imperturbable Buddha of the East, 9th–10th century, Tibet, Gilt copper (1995.106) |
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Shepherd's crook, ca. 2000–1900 B.C.; Early Cypriot III, Cypriot; Said to be from Kourion, Copper-based metal (74.51.5570) |
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Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, ca. 11th century, Tamil Nadu, India, Copper alloy (1987.80.1) |
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Shiva seated with Uma (Uma-Maheshvaramurti), 11th century, Nepal, Copper alloy (1987.218.1) |
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Side drum, 1694–1733,
Signed: Unger,
Dresden, Saxony,
Copper alloy, wood, various materials (14.25.1618) |
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Six-Sided Container, 200–300, Roman; Probably made in Gaul, Copper alloy with millefiore enamel (47.100.7) |
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Spearhead, 12th century B.C.; Late Bronze Age, Cypriot, Copper-based metal (74.51.5283) |
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Staff: Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood, copper, metal, iron (1978.412.646) |
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Staff: Seated Male Figure, 16th–20th century, Mali; Dogon or Bozo, Copper alloy (cast) (1975.306) |
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Standard with two long-horned bulls, 2400–2000 B.C.; Early Bronze Age III, North central Anatolia, Arsenical copper (55.137.5) |
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Standard, early 4th millennium B.C.; Chalcolithic period, Levant, Nahal Mishmar, Copper alloy (L.1994.74.6) |
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Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, 9th–10th century, Nepal, Copper alloy with gilding and color (1982.220.12) |
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Standing Vajrapani, Licchavi period, 6th–7th century, Nepal, Copper alloy (L.1993.51.5) |
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Standing Vishnu, 10th century Nepal Gilt copper alloy (1986.501.8) |
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Standing warrior, late 3rd millennium B.C., Levant, Copper (1989.281.9) |
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Statuette of the Personification of Constantinople, 300–500, Byzantine, Copper alloy (47.100.40) |
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Sword, 10th century, European (possibly Scandinavian), Steel, copper, silver (55.46.1) |
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Sword, mid-1st century B.C.; Late Iron Age (La Tène), Celtic, Iron blade, copper alloy hilt and scabbard (1999.94a-d) |
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Terret (Rein Guide), 1st century A.D., Celtic; Britain, Copper alloy, with champlevé enamel (1988.79) |
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Torque (Neck Ring), ca. 600 B.C.; Late Bronze Age, Scandinavian, Copper alloy (1987.395) |
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Vase, 3rd century, Provincial Roman, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy (47.100.5) |
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Wine container (hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, early 5th century B.C., China, Bronze inlaid with copper (1999.46ab) |
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Thematic Essays (16)
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